Examinations Officer and Data Manager

The Falkland Islands Community School is seeking to recruit an experienced Examinations Officer and Data Manager to join our team, as soon as possible.  

Working closely with colleagues, the Examinations Officer and Data Manager will be responsible for leading all aspects of the Falkland Islands Community School (FICS) examination processes across Key Stage 3 and 4, including internal and external examinations, in accordance with the regulations laid down by the awarding bodies.

The successful candidate will also develop and oversee school-based assessment data tracking systems and is the lead manager in the use and development of SIMS and other information management systems in school. The successful candidate will provide the Executive, Senior and Wider Leadership Teams of FICS with school and student performance data which will inform school improvement activity.  This is a short term contract with the opportunity to train an assistant.

Essential criteria for the role include education to at least Level 3 (A level, NVQ L3, etc.)  including evidence of a good level of literacy, numeracy and IT. Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years education administrative experience and a minimum of 5 years administrative experience and have experience of invigilation of examinations.

About our school

The Falkland Islands Community School has 220 pupils in the 11-16 age range. We are a value-led organisation, with high ambitions for all students and staff.  The values that underpin our work are Respect, Resilience and Curiosity. 

The aim of the Falkland Islands Community School is that all our students are supported to reach their potential and leave as happy, curious and well-rounded individuals with the knowledge, skills and qualifications they need for the next stage in their lives.  Our students are at the centre of all that we do as a school.

The curriculum at KS3 is based broadly on the National Curriculum for England and gives all students the opportunity to study a breadth of subjects while focusing on a depth of learning that is relevant to our unique local, regional and global communities.  It draws on the unique opportunities presented by the history and environment of the Falkland Islands.  While we are committed to preparing our students for GCSEs, the KS3 curriculum is not be driven by GCSE and each subject has a carefully developed rationale and topics are carefully sequenced to ensure knowledge is embedded.  At KS4 we offer a range of GCSEs and IGCSEs from a variety of examination boards: AQA, CIE, EDEXCEL, OCR and WJEC.

We are seeking to recruit an Examinations Officer and Data Manager who:

• can demonstrate success in their previous experience as an examinations officer
• has excellent analytical skills, including experience of presenting processes clearly to non-technical staff
• has the ability to write clear and concise procedures, reports and correspondence and to summarise complex information clearly and accurately
• has excellent organisational and prioritisation skills and ability to work to deadlines
• has previous successful experience of maintaining a management information system (e.g. SIMS)
• has a high level of computer literacy with the ability to use a range of software
• has proven experience of accurate data entry, with a pro-active approach to problem solving
• can ensure the invigilation team receive high quality relevant training
• has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• is able to train an assistant

The Package:

• £22,500 - £25,941 (depending on qualifications and experience)
• Favourable income tax rates
• Airfare for post holder at the beginning and end of contract
• accommodation provided
• short term contract - 9 months 
• detailed information about life in the Falkland Islands
• a unique and beautiful environment to live and work

School Website: 

https://www.secondary.ac.fk/

Applicants can download an application form and apply via this page.

Applicants can download a job description and further information from this page.

Interviews will be held in the week beginning Monday 17th October 2022 either by video or telephone conference call. More details about an interview task will be provided to shortlisted applicants.

For more information please contact the Recruitment Officer, Human Resources Department, Cable Cottage, Stanley, Falkland Islands, FIQQ 1ZZ                                    

E-mail: medwards@sec.gov.fk Tel: 00 500 27420 or Fax: 00 500 27212 stating the post you are interested in. 

We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

The closing date for this position is Sunday 16th October 2022.