Exams and Careers Officer

Contract: Full time, term time + 2 weeks (37 hours per week, 41 weeks per year*)

Salary: RET Band 3a- 3b scale points 11-22 E&W depending on experience (FTE £21,748-£27,041. Actual pay £19,902-£24,746)

Start date: 11th August 2021

Application closing date: Midday- Friday 9th July 2021

Interview date: Wednesday 14th July 2021

* The post holder will be required to work some dates out of term time, including national pre-results and results days. The details of out of term time working will be agreed with the post holder on appointment and will be reviewed annually in line with school requirements and national exam dates.

Your new role

King’s School is currently recruiting for an Exams and Careers Officer to oversee all elements of internal and external examinations, and to support the careers lead with the provision and administration of careers and student destinations. The role will entail working as part of our close knit administrative support team, liaising across support and teaching departments and taking the lead to ensure that exams run smoothly and to JCQ and exam board requirements. In addition, the post holder will work with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate and develop careers provision, work experience and school leaver processes. Please see the job description and person specification for further details.

This is an interesting and varied role, and would suit professionals with problem solving and operational experience. The post holder will need to be highly organized, enjoy working with a range of people and comfortable managing a team of invigilators during exam seasons. Applications from experienced Exams and/or Careers Officers are encouraged, but we would also welcome interest from those starting out their professional journey in education if they have the right skillset and motivation. Full Exams Officer training will be provided, and the post holder will have excellent support through our Trust’s Exams Network. There is also scope for the post holder to pursue training and qualification as a Careers Officer in future academic years, depending on their interest and school requirements. Interested applicants are highly encouraged to contact the school for an informal discussion before applying; please find details on how to do this below.

Who are King’s School?

King’s School is an ecumenical Christian School in the Diocese of Chichester. The school opened its doors to its first cohort of students in September 2013. There are currently just over 650 students in years 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, and a team of over 60 teachers and support staff. In September 2019 the school moved into its new, purpose built site in Hangleton. This was the culmination of six years of hard work and planning, and marked the beginning of an exciting new stage in the school’s development. Our next milestone will be the opening of our Sixth Form in 2023.

The school received its second Ofsted inspection in December 2018 (Section 8 inspection) and retained its rating of good overall with outstanding features, being recommended for an early full Section 5 inspection due to the progress made against the areas for improvement identified in the last Section 5 inspection in 2015. The inspector noted that “Pupils from a range of backgrounds thrive in this highly successful and inclusive school” and praised the School’s leadership team as being “dedicated, determined and ambitious”.

Our work and relationships are based upon the four core Christian values of Love, Forgiveness, Respect and Responsibility and through these we encourage and support every student and member of staff to be the best that they can be.

Why join King’s School?

• Enthusiastic, committed and supportive staff team

• Range of opportunities for professional development

• Exciting opportunities in school development

• Excellent support through our sponsor- Russell Education Trust

• Close proximity to the vibrant city of Brighton

The closing date for applications is noon on Friday 9th July 2021. Shortlisted candidates will be asked for interview shortly after close of applications. To arrange an informal conversation about joining King’s, please contact Eleanor Edwards via HR@kingsschoolhove.org.uk.

Applicants are also encouraged to visit the school’s website, where you can find virtual tours and welcome videos.

How to apply

If you wish to apply for this position, please visit our website for the application form and further information www.kingsschoolhove.org.uk/vacancies.php  Completed applications should be sent to HR@kingsschoolhove.org.uk by noon on the closing date. Please note that we are only able to accept applications made via our application form. Applications made by C.V. or other application form will be rejected.

King’s School actively seeks and encourages applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds.  More specifically, our equal opportunities and diversity monitoring has indicated that the school currently under-represents minority ethnic groups and so we actively encourage applications from eligible candidates from a BAME background.

Our policies, procedures and practices reflect our commitment to equality and diversity. Individuals will be selected for appointment based purely on their suitability for the post, irrespective of gender, race, sexuality, or other protected characteristic or any pre-existing connection to the school, its Governors or Trust.

We are completely committed to safeguarding the welfare of our students. Those who work for us are expected to share this commitment, which will be fully tested as part of the selection process.  All offers of employment will be subject to the individual undergoing an enhanced barred list check.

King’s School is a Free School which takes funding from the Department for Education and operates as any other state school. Our sponsor is the Russell Education Trust which is an organisation staffed solely by Educational Professionals (and not by private business).