Examinations Officer
| Posting date: | 21 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 July 2025 |
| Location: | St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 3HE |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 5cd37d2b-0065-44a5-8922-6ae960c2250f |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Job Title: Examinations Officer
Dates: Job start 1 September 2025
Salary: NJC SCP 12-17 (£27,711- £30,060 pro rata) – actual salary £23,835.20 – £26,201.54
Hours: 37 hours per week, term time only plus 1 week (39 weeks)
Contract term: Permanent
Closing date for applications: Monday, 7th July 2025 at 9:00am
Interview date: TBC
In July 2022, Ofsted Inspectors returned and confirmed that St Cuthbert’s continues to be a good school.
In our most recent Catholic School Inspection in May 2025, inspectors reported that “Pastoral care is exceptional”, “Students at St Cuthbert’s Catholic High School benefit from a well-established culture of care and inclusion” and “Relationships at all levels are characterised by mutual respect, kindness and compassion and that staff morale is high”.
Details:
The governors are seeking to appoint an Examinations Officer, duties to include:
• To take responsibility for the organisation and smooth running of both internal and external examinations. Understand the regulations and requirements of all examinations held by the school, both internal and external.
• To act as the primary liaison between the school and external examination bodies. To be familiar with the requirements and regulations placed on schools by both awarding bodies and the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ), and will ensure that the school is compliant with these before, during, and after examination periods.
• Maintain security and confidentiality of exam papers and student data.
• Manage the logistics for examination sessions, including timetabling, seating plans, room booking, resources and staffing.
• Carry out necessary administrative tasks related to the organisation of examination sessions.
• Make arrangements for sharing results with students (e.g. results day).
• Make sure results are received by the school in a secure and confidential way.
• Be familiar with data analysis reports and tools, and be able to share results data with stakeholders as appropriate.
• To comply with all school’s policies
What the school offers its staff
Our Vision
A vibrant community, uniquely created by God, which embraces everyone, especially those in need and celebrates difference. Enabled by a staff, dedicated to our Catholic ethos and a culture of excellence, our young people will be inspired to know more, and be more.
What we can offer:
• A shared vision and ambition to deliver excellence for our young people
• An opportunity to share in shaping the school’s improvement journey
• Happy children who aspire to do their best
• Motivated and dedicated staff
• Commitment to Continued Professional Development
Further details about the role
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
For an application form, job description and further details please visit the school website www.stcuthberts.com. Or, alternatively, contact Cath Geden PA to the Headteacher, on 01744 678123 or email recruitment@stcuthberts.com
Application forms to be completed and returned for the attention of Mr S Holland, Headteacher to recruitment@stcuthberts.com
As outlined in the DfE's Keeping children safe in education, once candidates are shortlisted for interview, we wish to inform you that online searches may be carried out as part of due diligence checks.
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Job Title: Examinations Officer
Dates: Job start 1 September 2025
Salary: NJC SCP 12-17 (£27,711- £30,060 pro rata) – actual salary £23,835.20 – £26,201.54
Hours: 37 hours per week, term time only plus 1 week (39 weeks)
Contract term: Permanent
Closing date for applications: Monday, 7th July 2025 at 9:00am
Interview date: TBC
In July 2022, Ofsted Inspectors returned and confirmed that St Cuthbert’s continues to be a good school.
In our most recent Catholic School Inspection in May 2025, inspectors reported that “Pastoral care is exceptional”, “Students at St Cuthbert’s Catholic High School benefit from a well-established culture of care and inclusion” and “Relationships at all levels are characterised by mutual respect, kindness and compassion and that staff morale is high”.
Details:
The governors are seeking to appoint an Examinations Officer, duties to include:
• To take responsibility for the organisation and smooth running of both internal and external examinations. Understand the regulations and requirements of all examinations held by the school, both internal and external.
• To act as the primary liaison between the school and external examination bodies. To be familiar with the requirements and regulations placed on schools by both awarding bodies and the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ), and will ensure that the school is compliant with these before, during, and after examination periods.
• Maintain security and confidentiality of exam papers and student data.
• Manage the logistics for examination sessions, including timetabling, seating plans, room booking, resources and staffing.
• Carry out necessary administrative tasks related to the organisation of examination sessions.
• Make arrangements for sharing results with students (e.g. results day).
• Make sure results are received by the school in a secure and confidential way.
• Be familiar with data analysis reports and tools, and be able to share results data with stakeholders as appropriate.
• To comply with all school’s policies
What the school offers its staff
Our Vision
A vibrant community, uniquely created by God, which embraces everyone, especially those in need and celebrates difference. Enabled by a staff, dedicated to our Catholic ethos and a culture of excellence, our young people will be inspired to know more, and be more.
What we can offer:
• A shared vision and ambition to deliver excellence for our young people
• An opportunity to share in shaping the school’s improvement journey
• Happy children who aspire to do their best
• Motivated and dedicated staff
• Commitment to Continued Professional Development
Further details about the role
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
For an application form, job description and further details please visit the school website www.stcuthberts.com. Or, alternatively, contact Cath Geden PA to the Headteacher, on 01744 678123 or email recruitment@stcuthberts.com
Application forms to be completed and returned for the attention of Mr S Holland, Headteacher to recruitment@stcuthberts.com
As outlined in the DfE's Keeping children safe in education, once candidates are shortlisted for interview, we wish to inform you that online searches may be carried out as part of due diligence checks.
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.