Examinations Manager

Examinations Manager

Houstone School is seeking an experienced Examinations Manager to join their dedicated Exams team and ensure the smooth and efficient running and delivery of both internal and external exams. The role demands high expectations and ambition to see young people achieve.

Overview

Houstone School values Integrity, Ambition and Excellence. The culture is warm but strict, based on clear routines, systems and structures. Staff enjoy roles with impeccable behaviour in lessons and are highly motivated.

Key Duties

• Organisation of internal and external examinations including invigilation and rooming.
• Registering pupils onto GCSE, BTEC & Vocational courses.
• Submitting accurate examination entries for all external exams to awarding bodies in advance of deadlines.
• Organising SEN provision for pupils during exams by liaising with the SEN team and applying to awarding bodies for special arrangements.
• Organising exam materials, providing safe custody and organising examination stationery and materials, including question papers, in accordance with regulations.
• Producing a whole school examination timetable including dates, times, venues, number of candidates and invigilation requirements.
• Maintaining accurate records of all examinations, including seating plans, registers, invigilators log and incidents log.
• Dealing with cases of malpractice in both controlled assessment & examinations in line with JCQ regulations.
• Being present and available in school on the days when results are notified and overseeing the distribution of results to candidates.
• Processing all examination results and re‑moderation of coursework & script requests as well analysing outcomes of remarks with co‑ordinators.
• Providing statistics on examination entries and results for the Head teacher, SLT & Heads of Department/Co‑ordinators & Governors.
• Overseeing the checking and distribution of certificates.
• Support SLT to provide the collating analysis of examination data and progress grades.

Ideal Candidate

• Experience of the operation of Examinations in schools.
• English and Maths at GCSE grade A‑C or equivalent.
• ICT skills with experience of using Microsoft Office and databases and a willingness to tackle complex word processing tasks.
• Experience of working in a school office.
• Experience of operating computerised and manual systems.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate effectively and confidently face‑to‑face, on the telephone and in writing.
• A strong work ethic, a willingness to work proactively, under pressure and to adjust working arrangements to meet day to day service demands.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, drive, energy and vision.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.

Job Specifics

Start date: asap
Salary: AS 19‑25 FTE £32,371‑£36,672 pro rata £29,532‑£33,456 dependent on experience
Job role: Permanent, Full Time, term‑time plus 2 weeks, 37 hrs pr wk, Mon‑Thu 8am to 4pm Fri 8am to 3:30pm with 30 mins for lunch

Safeguarding and Equality

We believe in safeguarding and welfare of children and expect all staff to share this view. The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.