Examinations Officer
Runnymede College
Madrid
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive for Spain, depends on qualifications and experience, negotiate at interview
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Immediate
- Apply by:
- 26 May 2019
Job overview
Runnymede College is a private non-denominational British school in Madrid offering a British education to boys and girls of all nationalities from the age of three to eighteen. The education offered follows the British National Curriculum.
Founded as a private school in September 1967, the primary school was inaugurated in 1987, and since 1990, the whole School has been situated in La Moraleja, a residential estate 13 km to the north of Madrid.
We are an excellent and well established school based in Madrid looking to recruit an Examinations Officer and University/Careers Advisor.
The role is split into two parts:
Examinations Officer
Responsibilities include:
- Adhering to strict exam policies as outlined by various UK exam boards
- Managing the examination entry process and ensuring deadlines are met
- Managing the examination process and acting as school invigilator for public exams (IGCSE’s, A Levels)
- Managing examination days according to exam board regulations (preparation of exam rooms, training invigilators, ensuring students follow regulations, acting as the “go to” person for any problem)
- Managing physical and electronic examination scripts/documentation with the strictest confidentiality, discretion and security (includes storing and sending physical documentation in a secure manner)
- Managing examination results and dealing with post results services
- Issuing examination certificates
- Liaising with students, teachers and parents to provide guidance with regard to public exams
- Helping with any other ad hoc exams as required (FCE & IELTS registration)
- Updating the school information system (SIMS)
University/Careers Advisor:
Responsibilities include:
- Assisting final year students with international University applications and administration (personal statements, UCAS systems, grade transcripts, etc.)
- Researching University courses to ensure knowledge is up to date
- Providing career guidance for final year students and discuss options
- Communicating with international Universities as required
- Organising and or assisting with University visits
- Supporting students throughout the university applications process
Successful applicants should:
- be a native level English speaker
- have previous work experience in a similar
- be familiar with the British curriculum, IGCSE and A Level examinations and university systems (e.g. UCAS, Common App, UNED, etc)
- be able to work on a Mac computer and be able to use Microsoft Excel (or equivalent) with ease.
- have knowledge/experience of using SIMS
- have a degree from a British university
The ideal candidate will:
- be meticulously organised and pay exceptional attention to detail
- need to be able to cope with stressful situations and deadlines
- be able to develop trusted relationships with the students
- have an approachable, friendly manner
Other preferable but not essential criteria:
- knowledge of Spanish
Please complete the TES online application form and attach a CV and cover letter.
Final date for applications- 31st May 2019
Runnymede is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including check with past employers and the Disclosure and Baring service.
About Runnymede College
Runnymede College is a private school that provides a British education for English-speaking students of all nationalities who are resident in Madrid.
The aims of the School are:
- To provide an all-round, academic, liberal humanist education to all students regardless of their sex, race, religion or nationality. There is no religious instruction.
- To help each child to maximise his or her potential, whether intellectual, artistic or physical, by expecting high standards and using methods appropriate to achieve this. Health education is an integral part of the curriculum but also part of the way of life of the School. Smoking is forbidden.
- To encourage positive social attitudes: respect and consideration for others, of all ages, whether younger children,classmates or teachers, visitors, ancillary staff, secretaries or dining-room staff, grounds men, etc. Good manners and personal cleanliness and appearance are considered very important.
- To encourage an international outlook, awareness of and respect for the different cultures represented among the students.
- Special importance is given to helping students derive the maximum advantage from living in Spain. All students receive classes in Spanish language and where suitable literature, history and geography up to Year 11. This will be broadened to include Years 12 and 13 over the next three years. Spaniards and those who are bilingual follow courses of language and culture prescribed by the Spanish Ministry of Education and Science.
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