Examinations Officer - Term Time

The North School, Ashford

• Ref:KCC886-4246-824S
• Posted:27/07/2022
• Pay:Swale Academies Support Staff Pay Scheme
• Start Date:September 2022
• App Close Date:11/08/2022 at 12:00
• Interviews:W/C 15 August 2022

Advert

Salary: £19,022 - £20,867 pro rata (£21,563 - £23,654 fte) SAT 6

Permanent

37 hours a week, Term time plus 5 staff development days and an additional 5 days in the school holidays

We have an opportunity to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Exams Officer to provide high levels of organisation and accurate delivery of an exam season. This role requires absolute accuracy and the use of highly organised systems at all times. You must be an excellent communicator and have exceptional administrative and organisational skills.

Previous experience of working within a school environment would be an advantage and a genuine interest in working amongst young people is essential. Flexibility is crucial to meet the demands of a busy school as is the ability to build effective relationships with staff, governors and the whole school community.

Responsibilities include:
Operating as the school’s examinations officer and undertaking all of the associated administration including electronic entry and registration for all qualifications, external public examinations, mock exams and internal exams and assessments for all year groups.
To be aware of all JCQ and exam boards’ requirements and ensure that they are met and to keep abreast of new changes and developments.

To lead and manage the team of invigilators, disseminating the duties prior to, during and after the exams.
To act as a focal point for examination queries, liaising with staff, students and / or parents as necessary and ensuring that all relevant documentation is processed in this regard.

The successful candidate should have excellent IT skills, previous exam officer experience is desirable and familiarity with the Management Information System - Bromcom would be helpful. This is an exciting opportunity and should you wish to be a part of our thriving school community we welcome your application.

The North School recognises that people have different strengths and interests and we aim to give individuals the opportunity to develop those further where possible. The School has a real community feel and really encourages its employees to be part of this community and the wider life of the school.

Employee Benefits:
Local Government Pension Scheme – generous employer contribution;
Employee Assistance Programme;
Ride to Work Scheme;
Kent Rewards Scheme – local and national retailer discounts;
Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive.

Thank you for taking the time to consider this vacancy.

Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.

If you are interested in this post, please contact Jo Manning, Office Manager at joanne.manning@swale.at or 01233 614600.

If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at or 01795 426091 (option 2)

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure

Information about the school

We are proud that The North School is a happy and improving school where students and teachers enjoy learning together. An experienced team of colleagues provide all students with the best possible opportunities, both inside and outside of the classroom. Our teachers encourage all students to develop their resilience and independence.

Our students are expected to treat each other and staff with care, courtesy and consideration. They are taught to always try their very best at whatever they do and to value the progress they make as individuals. We value a community approach to education to ensure that there is a broad range of expertise within the school. This enables our students to be supported in all areas, so that they may strive to reach their full potential in school and in their future lives.

At The North School we recognise that the students are at the centre of the learning experience and that they all come with different needs and abilities, not to mention interests and strengths. Therefore, we continually review the curriculum diet available; to ensure that it best reflects the national picture and the needs of the students. This enables us to make the learning experience as skills based as possible with a broad range of subjects and an emphasis on personal achievement.

Working in partnerships with parents and the local community is important to us. Collaboration with parents to ensure that every student in our care reaches their full potential is highly valued. We encourage all parents to get involved in the life of the school. The well-established Parents’ Forum offers an excellent opportunity to influence the developments at The North School.

Our classroom practice and academic achievement is supported by a wide range of facilities that include a Basketball Academy, excellent sports facilities and clubs, a climbing wall and even a full working farm that has achieved great success at the Kent Show.

Part of the Swale Academies Trust, The North School recognises that people have different strengths and interests and aim to give individuals the opportunity to develop those further where possible. The School has a real community feel and really encourages its employees to be part of this community and the wider life of the school.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Jo Manning
• Address:The North School, Essella Road, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8AL
• Telephone: (01233) 614600
• Email: joanne.manning@swale.at

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Recruitment Pack