Examinations Officer

Working Hours: 37 hours per week, term time only, plus 2 weeks during holidays to cover university exams and results days

Salary: Grade 5 - actual salary - £23,739 - £25,867 plus 2 weeks

Contract: Permanent

Tuxford Academy are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified Examinations Officer to co-ordinate the efficient and effective running of the examination office with a commitment to providing an exceptional examinations service to the students and staff at the academy.

We would very much recommend and welcome you for a visit so you can meet us and understand our community.

Why join Tuxford Academy?

We are a large secondary academy for students aged 11-18 years based in Tuxford with over 1,400 students. In our latest Ofsted inspection, we were rated ‘good’ overall with praise of high expectations for all students, including those in place for SEND students, and that the academy has implemented ‘an ambitious, well-planned curriculum for all subjects’. The report reaffirmed that teachers had ‘secure subject knowledge’ and that students enjoyed attending Tuxford Academy and felt safe at school.

Visits are welcomed and encouraged – please contact Sam Hall, Business Manager to arrange, or for further information.

www.tuxford-ac.org.uk

Tuxford Academy, Marnham Road, Tuxford, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG22 0JH

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The opportunity

A fantastic chance to work in a busy, friendly academy where teamwork and wellbeing are embedded in our culture. The successful candidate will:        

·       Be a committed team player and manage a team of dedicated invigilators       

·       Be committed to the academy’s ethos of high expectations.

Essential

·       Experience of running external and internal examinations

·       Excellent communication skills

·       The ability to multitask and work to tight deadlines

·       Strong IT skills specifically in Microsoft Office and Excel

Desirable

·       Experience of working in a large secondary school

·       Educated to high grade GCSE level.

·       Experience of SIMS

Our employee benefits

At Diverse Academies, you’ll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential.

In return you will benefit from:           

·       Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of at least 14%

·       Excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities covering technical, leadership and coaching skills via the trust’s Diverse Association for Professional Learning.

·       Full support and induction.         

·       A strong and caring ethos among staff and students.           

·       Networking opportunities across Diverse Academies.           

·       Salary sacrifice opportunities such as car, cycle and technology schemes.

·       Staff discounts and offers on gym membership, holidays, days out, cinema tickets, restaurants and top online shopping sites including instant voucher codes.

·       24/7 Employee Assistance Programme – emotional, financial and legal support to both you and your family by a team of qualified professionals.

·       Health and Wellbeing delivered through our occupational health provider, eyecare vouchers for a free eye test and contribution towards glasses for display screen equipment users.

Applications

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should we identify an appropriate candidate.

Closing date: 7th April 2024              

Start date: As soon as possible             

Diverse Academies and its Governors are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in their care and expects everybody working for the organisation to share this commitment. Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. To this end any offer of employment will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances.

Diverse Academies Trust

Diverse Academies is a multi-academy trust with a vision to inspire, to raise aspirations and to create brighter tomorrows. Across primary, secondary and special settings, we share a common mission to nurture curiosity, develop wellbeing and empower children and young people to go beyond their aspirations. Together, we believe we can make a difference in our diverse communities, and in the lives of those who learn with us and work with us.  

We empower. We respect. We care.