Exams and Assessment Officer

Outwood Academy Ormesby seeks applications from outstanding applicants with integrity, imagination and energy for this rewarding role. 

Outwood Academy Ormesby places students at the centre of everything it does, with a focus on creating a culture of success, a positive climate for learning, and increased student outcomes whilst developing their social and emotional resilience.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the running and administration of internal and external examinations and maintaining accurate student records. You will have excellent communication skills, good time management, and the ability to multitask and be able to work to tight deadlines. Strong IT skills specifically in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) are essential and experience of SIMS would be a definite advantage, but is not essential as training will be provided on all aspects of the role. You will also be responsible for line managing our team of Exam Invigilators.

The person appointed will report directly to the Senior Leadership Team and will be expected to work in August when examination results are published. 

In line with the Government’s announcement, our academy is closed until further notice. However, we are still busily planning ahead for the forthcoming academic year and are excited about welcoming new recruits to come and join us. In place of academy based interviews, we have set up systems to ensure that alternative options are still available via Skype/video conferencing wherever possible. Every effort will be made to try and accommodate any specific requirements so that no-one is at a disadvantage. 

Understandably, visits to the school are not possible at present, however we are really keen to ensure that you have as much information to proceed with your application as possible, so if you would like a conversation about either the academy or the position please contact Faye Gorman, HR Assistant via email at f.gorman@ormesby.outwood.com who will be happy to assist.

Please note only applications completed on an original Outwood application form will be accepted; incomplete application forms and CVs will not be considered.

If you have any questions regarding the post, please email Faye Gorman, HR Assistant, at f.gorman@ormesby.outwood.com or telephone 01642 452191.

Closing date: Midday on 24 July 2020.

Interview date: 29 July 2020.

We reserve the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close at 12 noon, either on the advertised closing date, or the day the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early.

Please note that there is currently a job evaluation exercise being undertaken across the Trust. The salary advertised for this post is therefore subject to job evaluation and may change.

Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure.