Exams Officer

Job Description

The RoleWe are seeking to appoint an Examinations Officers to join our team.As an Examination Officer at Reach Academy Feltham you will provide accurate information and perform administrative duties related to students examinations and achievements.Youwill have the passion and the skills to ensure the organisation and delivery of internal and external examinations within the school.This opportunity will support all students, parent / carers and colleagues throughout the examination process, ensuring accuracyand data compliance at all times.This role is suited to a highly organised person, ideally with project coordination or event organisation experience and skills within a school. You will have strong communication skills both on the phone and face to face,thrive in a fast-paced environment.Main Responsibilities Organise all arrangements for all public examinations (e.g. GCSE, BTEC and A Level and Oxbridge examinations) and internal examinations. This includes, but is not limited to, the management of timetables,making examination entries, organisation of accommodation, invigilation arrangements and liaising with staff, students and parents over arrangements as required. Follow all JCQ regulations related to the planning and running of public examinations, ensuringcentre compliance with all requirements, keeping up to date with changes and corresponding with the awarding bodies as required. Providing advice and guidance to the Head of Centre regarding legislation and guidance related to external examinations. Managethe team of invigilators, including recruitment, training, and deployment of invigilation staff. Deal with issues relating to appeals, reviews of marking and special consideration. Organise appropriate examination access arrangements for affected studentsin conjunction with the SENCO. Managing the safe receipt and dissemination of examination results and certificates to candidates. Deal with enquiries from staff, parents, pupils and students and alumni. Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfareof children and adhere to and ensure compliance with the Schools Child Protection Policy.Person Specification Values driven (R); Excellent communication & organisational skills (R); Excellent accuracy and attention to detail (R) Experience working in a schoolenvironment (D); Experience using databases to manage information (D).We will invest in any necessary training for you.Reach Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.In order to meet this responsibility allcandidates will be subjected to a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. This process is outlined below. Please do not hesitate to contact the school if further detail is required.Disclosure This post is classified ashaving substantial access to children, and appointment is subject to an enhanced police check of previous criminal convictions (DBS). Applicants are required, before appointment, to disclose any conviction, caution or binding over including spent convictionsunder the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar individuals from employment - this will dependupon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are consideredprotected. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.InterviewCandidates will be subject to an in-depth, in-person interview and assessment, along with a telephone interview in some circumstances. At each stage of the process candidates will be asked to address any discrepancies, anomalies or gaps in their applicationform or arising from information gained at the previous stage of the recruitment process.Reference checking References from the previous and current employers will be taken up for shortlisted candidates, before interview, and where necessary employers maybe contacted to gather further information or address any discrepancies, anomalies or gaps in the reference provided.Probation All new staff will be subject to a probation period (which may, in certain circumstances, be extended). The probation period is atrial period, to enable the assessment of an employees suitability for the job for which they have been employed. It provides Reach Academy with the opportunity to monitor and review the performance of new staff in relation to various areas, but also in termsof their commitment to safeguarding and relationships with pupils.Equal Opportunities Reach Academy is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and will monitor the recruitment process rigorously to ensure fair access and opportunity for all. Reach Academyis committed to ensuring our workforce is reflective of our diverse student population and is therefore committed to increasing representation of staff of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds across all roles and at all levels.