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Exams and Cover Officer
| Posting date: | 30 August 2024 |
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| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 12 September 2024 |
| Location: | Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1QL |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | d89d4b53-a677-4a4d-a6c4-8cf93fde8d90 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Proven experience as an Exams Officer, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of the examination process.
Proven experience working in a secondary school or similar educational setting, where understanding the school’s academic environment and student needs is crucial.
Hands on experience with school management systems such as SIMS, Arbor or similar platforms for setting up and managing exam data, entries, results and performance indicators.
Experience in maintaining and managing accurate data records, including handling sensitive information and ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.
Experience in working with examination boards, awarding bodies and regulatory bodies including managing submissions and understanding their requirements.
Comprehensive understanding of JCQ (Joint Council for Qualifications) guidelines and other relevant regulatory bodies’ regulations and guidelines for the management of exams.
Thorough understanding of the examination cycle, including planning, administration and post-examination services such as result processing and appeals.
What the school offers its staff
Employee Assistance Programme.
Cycle to Work Scheme.
Excellent CPD opportunities.
Maternity, Shared Parental, Paternity, and Adoption pay.
Onsite canteen.
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Further details about the role
The Exams and Cover Officer will be responsible for delivering a comprehensive exams service which is pupil focused in accordance with SGHS exam policies and the regulations set by awarding bodies for both public exams (including GCSE and A-Levels) and internal examinations. This dynamic role requires a detail-oriented, highly organised, and communicative individual who can collaborate effectively with all stakeholders involved in the exams process. The Exams Officer will play a pivotal role in organising and managing SGHS exams, ensuring a smooth and stressfree experience for students and teaching staff. The successful candidate must be adaptable, capable of creative problem-solving, and thrive in a collaborative team environment.
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Proven experience as an Exams Officer, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of the examination process.
Proven experience working in a secondary school or similar educational setting, where understanding the school’s academic environment and student needs is crucial.
Hands on experience with school management systems such as SIMS, Arbor or similar platforms for setting up and managing exam data, entries, results and performance indicators.
Experience in maintaining and managing accurate data records, including handling sensitive information and ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.
Experience in working with examination boards, awarding bodies and regulatory bodies including managing submissions and understanding their requirements.
Comprehensive understanding of JCQ (Joint Council for Qualifications) guidelines and other relevant regulatory bodies’ regulations and guidelines for the management of exams.
Thorough understanding of the examination cycle, including planning, administration and post-examination services such as result processing and appeals.
What the school offers its staff
Employee Assistance Programme.
Cycle to Work Scheme.
Excellent CPD opportunities.
Maternity, Shared Parental, Paternity, and Adoption pay.
Onsite canteen.
A huge range of discounts to help you save money across hundreds of the UK’s favourite high-street and online retailers through our lifestyle benefits provider Vivup.
Further details about the role
The Exams and Cover Officer will be responsible for delivering a comprehensive exams service which is pupil focused in accordance with SGHS exam policies and the regulations set by awarding bodies for both public exams (including GCSE and A-Levels) and internal examinations. This dynamic role requires a detail-oriented, highly organised, and communicative individual who can collaborate effectively with all stakeholders involved in the exams process. The Exams Officer will play a pivotal role in organising and managing SGHS exams, ensuring a smooth and stressfree experience for students and teaching staff. The successful candidate must be adaptable, capable of creative problem-solving, and thrive in a collaborative team environment.
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.