Exams Administration Officer

Sale High School is looking to appoint an Exams Administration Officer.   This role is term time only plus 5 days (including INSET) - 3 days to be during exam week in August.

The post involves assisting and supporting the Head of Curriculum and the Data Manager in the efficient operation of the school’s examinations procedures.  The postholder will be responsible for the administration and organisation of all aspects of external and internal examinations in accordance with the regulations laid down by the awarding bodies.

Main Duties and responsibilities will include:

• Liaising with all staff (e.g. MLLs) regarding examination entries

• Disseminating information, answering enquiries and dealing with complaints regarding external examinations with staff, students and parents/carers

• Submitting entries for external examinations to awarding bodies in advance of deadlines

• Organising the exam halls in accordance with regulations Arrange with site staff number of desks, check equipment requirements (e.g.  calculators)

• Producing year 11 name cards/candidate number for GCSE examination entries

• Creating exam timetable and seating using seating organiser

• Printing individual candidate timetables ensuring candidates and staff have written guidelines regards regulations

• Arranging invigilation including recruitment, briefing, training in school procedures and being responsible for the management and supervision of invigilators

• Arranging with site staff number of desks, check equipment requirements (e.g.  calculators)

• Arranging MFL listening and reading exams with lead invigilator

• Arranging for recordings to be sent to relevant examination board

Applicants will ideally have suitable qualifications and experience in a similar role, and;

Be fully committed to supporting the attendance and punctuality of students;

Be prepared to undertake appropriate CPD;

Be flexible and enthusiastic.

Applicants should apply using the appropriate application form and include a supporting statement confirming how their skills and experience match the person specification for the post.

Closing date: 1st November 2021 at 9.30am.

Interview date to be confirmed.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore the successful candidate will be required to undertake a criminal records check via the DBS (Disclosure and Barring service)

Applications are welcomed from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, ethnic origin, disability or sexuality.