Examinations Officer

Location

Surrey | United Kingdom

Job description

The Beacon School is looking to appoint a skilled and highly proficient individual to join our team as an Exams Officer to oversee the school's external examinations process, leading a team of casual exams invigilators.

We are particularly interested in highly effective, proactive and resourceful applicants. Prior experience in working within an exams team is desirable but not essential.

We are interested in hearing from all candidates, no matter what point in your career you are currently at, and welcome flexible working arrangements.

Your opportunity

Working with the Central Trust team at GLF, the Examinations Officer will play a key role in providing high-quality and timely support to teaching and associate colleagues and parents/carers. Including supporting the school’s Assessment, Reporting and Recording Policy and Curriculum and Learning & Teaching Policy. The Examinations Officer will also be responsible for managing incoming and outgoing communications with examination boards including examination entries and dissemination of information to and from JCQ. 

The working hours for this role are 36 hours per week, term time plus two, although we welcome discussions around a flexible working pattern, depending on individual circumstances. 

What we are looking for

• Someone with examination administration and/or strong administrative experience
• An excellent communicator with a genuine desire to provide the best service to staff, parents/carers and students. 
• A well organised individual who works in a methodical manner, with a high level of attention to detail .
• Commitment to the aims and ethos of the school.
• Experience in working in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating calmness when under pressure.
• A self-starter who can manage their own workload, prioritising effectively.  
• To lead the results process during the summer closure, including being onsite on the days before, on and after results day. 
• Someone who is able to work alongside the Finance Administrator Officer and Central Support Finance Team to monitor exam expenditure and maintain accurate records of entry costs. To ensure that invoice for resits and private entry examinations are sent out. 

About The Beacon School

The Beacon School is part of the thriving GLF Schools Multi-Academy Trust. We proudly serve our local community and are, once again, oversubscribed with student applicants. Our core purpose is to strive for exceptional student progress and wellbeing. Our teaching staff are well-supported in developing an outstanding curriculum alongside a broad range of enrichment and extra-curricular opportunities.

We know that we get the best out of all our staff when we invest in them. Staff are trusted and their professional development is a key priority. Colleagues have access to an extensive programme of internal and external training opportunities and being part of one of the largest trusts in the country ensures our colleagues’ excellent career opportunities.

The school is an exciting and innovative place to work.

Why work at The Beacon School

• Join an exceptionally warm and welcoming team of staff
• Be supported by a highly experienced team in the Faculty
• Have access to an excellent programme of CPD
• Have the opportunity to be coached and/or become a coach
• Be able to collaborate and develop your career alongside other colleagues from across the 42 GLF Schools

There is a large range of extra-curricular activities and visits to become involved with and a strong and supportive staff body with a number of staff social events.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 42 academies or in our central team.

• Celebrating over 10 years as a growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 42 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

Our Employment Offer

• GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
• Access to our highly competitive pension scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Career pathways and talent management
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

The Details

Start Date : As soon as possible

Salary : GLF Specialist FTE £24,982- £33,592pa

Pro Rata : Actual salary £22,594.01 - £30,381.00 pa (working 36 hours per week over 41 weeks per year)

Hours of work : 36 hours per week, term time plus two (41 weeks).

Closing date for applications: 11:59 pm Wednesday 13 March 2024

Interview date: TBC

Safeguarding Statement

GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.

Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.

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