Exams Officer
| Posting date: | 25 September 2024 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 October 2024 |
| Location: | Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1JF |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 0e463a84-5f36-4c3b-8bc5-d0116c97e853 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to:
• Play a lead role in the management of administrative support services to students and staff relating to the choice of subject, admission and examination of students by relevant external bodies.
• Manage all arrangements for all public examination entries e.g. GCSE / BTEC and equivalent and ensure that these are conducted in accordance with Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) and examination board regulations.
• Manage all arrangements for all internal examinations.
• Organise the examination timetable and related resources and accommodation within the school.
• Manage the exams budget for The Grange School ensuring all spends are monitored and tracked against this.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies.
What we can offer you
• A supportive environment working alongside dedicated and passionate colleagues
• An opportunity to work with wonderful children and their families
• Automatic membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free on-site parking
• The opportunity to work within Twynham Learning; a progressive multi-academy trust
• The opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of the South Coast
Who we are looking for
We would love to hear from you if you:
• Have an interest in educational issues
• Enjoy the company of young people and others
• Have a positive attitude and relentless optimism
• Enjoy taking the initiative and are a self-motivator
• 5 GCSEs Grade C or above, including Maths and English
• Be familiar with a range of school policies which may impinge on the conduct of public examinations, particularly those regarding health and safety, equal opportunities, behaviour management, child protection and special educational needs (SEN)
• Be familiar with the Instructions for the Conduct of Examinations issued by the Joint Council for General Qualifications
• Able to work as part of a team and also fulfil tasks assigned as a sole-contributor
• Pro-active in seeking guidance when required
• Good IT skills including Excel, Word, Outlook
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Has the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of different people and organisations
• Excellent time-management and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Is committed, resilient, robust, resourceful, keen and enthusiastic
What the school offers its staff
About the Post
We are seeking a passionate, energetic and ambitiousExaminations Officerto join us as we continue to transform education across our town. Twynham School and The Grange School (TGS) have a federated staffing structure, with an ambitious and progressive vision for the education provided by our two schools. Twynham School is a very special place with an excellent reputation both locally and nationally. We are a heavily over-subscribed school where achievement is exceptionally high, students are well-behaved and eager to learn and relationships are very special. There is an energy about Twynham and The Grange Schools; we are entering an exciting decade for the schools, our Trust and our community; and successful applicants can be confident that they will be working in a truly great environment.
You will also be keen to live our Twynham Learning employee values which are:
• Aim high
• Keep improving
• Don’t leave anyone behind
See the bigger picture
Further details about the role
Any questions?
To discuss the post or your application, please contact Alison Brown on 01202-486237 or email us at recruitment@twynhamlearning.com
How to apply
To apply for this vacancy, please submit a Job Application Form and Diversity Questionnaire by email to: recruitment@twynhamlearning.com
Only applications made using our own official application form will be accepted. You can download the form and questionnaire here: www.twynhamlearning.com/187/staff-vacancies
The closing date for applications is Friday 4th October at 8am. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 2nd October; however, we reserve the right to interview earlier.
Commitment to safeguarding
We value diversity and inclusiveness. We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of our community, so we give equal opportunities. We don't discriminate on age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy/maternity, race/colour/nationality, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation. We'll only consider people who can evidence their right to work in the UK. We're committed to robust Safer Recruitment processes to safeguard children. We undertake enhanced criminal records checks before appointment. Candidates must disclose all unprotected spent and unspent cautions and convictions. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.
We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to:
• Play a lead role in the management of administrative support services to students and staff relating to the choice of subject, admission and examination of students by relevant external bodies.
• Manage all arrangements for all public examination entries e.g. GCSE / BTEC and equivalent and ensure that these are conducted in accordance with Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) and examination board regulations.
• Manage all arrangements for all internal examinations.
• Organise the examination timetable and related resources and accommodation within the school.
• Manage the exams budget for The Grange School ensuring all spends are monitored and tracked against this.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies.
What we can offer you
• A supportive environment working alongside dedicated and passionate colleagues
• An opportunity to work with wonderful children and their families
• Automatic membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free on-site parking
• The opportunity to work within Twynham Learning; a progressive multi-academy trust
• The opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of the South Coast
Who we are looking for
We would love to hear from you if you:
• Have an interest in educational issues
• Enjoy the company of young people and others
• Have a positive attitude and relentless optimism
• Enjoy taking the initiative and are a self-motivator
• 5 GCSEs Grade C or above, including Maths and English
• Be familiar with a range of school policies which may impinge on the conduct of public examinations, particularly those regarding health and safety, equal opportunities, behaviour management, child protection and special educational needs (SEN)
• Be familiar with the Instructions for the Conduct of Examinations issued by the Joint Council for General Qualifications
• Able to work as part of a team and also fulfil tasks assigned as a sole-contributor
• Pro-active in seeking guidance when required
• Good IT skills including Excel, Word, Outlook
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Has the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of different people and organisations
• Excellent time-management and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Is committed, resilient, robust, resourceful, keen and enthusiastic
What the school offers its staff
About the Post
We are seeking a passionate, energetic and ambitiousExaminations Officerto join us as we continue to transform education across our town. Twynham School and The Grange School (TGS) have a federated staffing structure, with an ambitious and progressive vision for the education provided by our two schools. Twynham School is a very special place with an excellent reputation both locally and nationally. We are a heavily over-subscribed school where achievement is exceptionally high, students are well-behaved and eager to learn and relationships are very special. There is an energy about Twynham and The Grange Schools; we are entering an exciting decade for the schools, our Trust and our community; and successful applicants can be confident that they will be working in a truly great environment.
You will also be keen to live our Twynham Learning employee values which are:
• Aim high
• Keep improving
• Don’t leave anyone behind
See the bigger picture
Further details about the role
Any questions?
To discuss the post or your application, please contact Alison Brown on 01202-486237 or email us at recruitment@twynhamlearning.com
How to apply
To apply for this vacancy, please submit a Job Application Form and Diversity Questionnaire by email to: recruitment@twynhamlearning.com
Only applications made using our own official application form will be accepted. You can download the form and questionnaire here: www.twynhamlearning.com/187/staff-vacancies
The closing date for applications is Friday 4th October at 8am. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 2nd October; however, we reserve the right to interview earlier.
Commitment to safeguarding
We value diversity and inclusiveness. We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of our community, so we give equal opportunities. We don't discriminate on age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy/maternity, race/colour/nationality, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation. We'll only consider people who can evidence their right to work in the UK. We're committed to robust Safer Recruitment processes to safeguard children. We undertake enhanced criminal records checks before appointment. Candidates must disclose all unprotected spent and unspent cautions and convictions. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.