Exams Officer

VACANCY FOR Exams Officer

Salary: Grade 7, Points 12 - 19 of the Meridian Trust Support pay scale. £24,496 – £27,852 full-time equivalent. Actual Salary £21,486 - £24,429.

Hours of work: 37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year (term time plus two weeks)

We would also consider a job share basis for this role, if you are looking for 3-4 days per week, please contact us.

We are now looking to appoint an Exams Officer within our Support Team who shares our core values which are set out clearly in the job description. This post will be a wonderfully rewarding experience for the successful candidate as they will be joining a supportive team which is well resourced and be part of our wider Meridian Trust family.

The successful candidate will provide an effective and efficient examination process, organising all aspects as required. 

The Opportunity

· A great chance to work with a strong, fun, enthusiastic team

· Accountability for the entry and administrative organisation of external (GCE, GCSE, EL, BTEC, Online Qualifications) and internal school exams.

· Ensuring that examinations provide the best opportunity for students to achieve and restrict wherever disruption to other areas of college life.

· Ensure the school complies with Joint Council regulations regarding external examinations, including storage and security of exam papers and student scripts.

· Responsibility for collating requirements for and subsequent timetabling of internal Mock exams.

· Liaise with students, parents, and House Teams regarding Special Consideration applications to the appropriate exam boards during each exam session where necessary, and within timescales.

· Responsible for the billing and entry of external candidates.

· Responsible for the sending out of re-sit payment letters and the collation of funds returned before entries are made.

· Management responsibility for the Examinations Budget and the Invigilators’ Staffing budgets, to include provision of projected budgetary figures for exam cost regarding exam entries and invigilator expenditure.

· Timetable of exams, ensuring all regulations re complied with including the booking and coordinating of appropriate exam invigilators.

· Support in the recruitment of new exam support staff including induction and ongoing training.

· Administer the process of exam results including providing data as required and being available to work on exam results day as needed.

· Ensure exam certificates are received and collated ready to be issued to students.

The ideal candidate

· Good educational background with GCSE or equivalent in English Language and Maths

· Calm and confident when responding to difficult situations

· A sound grasp of the concept of inclusive practice and confidentiality

· Good administrative skills including the use of appropriate IT systems

· Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team, as well as on own initiative

· The interpersonal skills to communicate effectively and professionally with staff, students, parents, and other outside agencies

· Ability to remain calm and professional at all times

· Support the Academy policies on safeguarding and child protection

· Flexibility of working hours, committed and reliable with excellent timekeeping

Benefits of working for us include:

· A philosophy of 100% achievement and inclusion

· A commitment to extending the boundaries of learning enabling all young people to become well- rounded individuals

· A purposeful and caring learning environment, where every individual is known, valued and supported

· Well-motivated and engaged students and ambitious, dedicated and professional staff

· A commitment to leadership, innovation, staff progression - we are passionate about retaining good staff - and partnership working, as part of our family of schools

· An induction programme for all new staff

· Weekly training sessions and staff meetings to ensure effective communication

· Employee Assistance Programme to help support you in everyday life as well as career decisions

· Staff social activities, including staff fitness and wellbeing sessions

· Ample free on-site car parking in a city location

· As a member of the Meridian Trust, there is potential to be promoted and/or work across a number of schools in a close geographical area

· Eyecare vouchers       

· Cycle to work scheme       

· Reduced staff membership to the facilities at Academy Leisure, Sawtry       

· Free tea and coffee making facilities       

· Generous sick pay and annual leave

In 2019 Ely College was rated as GOOD with OUTSTANDING leadership and management. This comes just three years after joining CMAT and is an accurate reflection of all the hard work and dedication that staff have put in to transforming the college over the last three years.

Our vision is to ensure every student receives an inspiring education which will equip them with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed beyond the classroom. We have an unwavering focus on progress, which is underpinned by a strong partnership with parents and the community ensuring that our students are a credit to the College. Cambridge Meridian Academies Trust is a success story that continues to grow and part of their success is down to the ability to Recruit, Develop and Retain the very best staff.

Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation that has risen to be one of the highest performing academy groups in the country. The Trust was formed in 2011 and is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. The Trust currently operates 28 schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire and has forged strong links within all these communities. We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff. To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.meridiantrust.co.uk

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.

Closing date for applications is: Friday 3rd February

Interviews to take place shortly after.

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as social media checks.