Examinations and Cover Manager
Notre Dame High School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 3BTThis job expired on 5 July 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
September 2024
Closing date
5 July 2024 at 9am
Date listed
21 June 2024
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 37.5 hours per week, term-time + 2 weeks (41 weeks per year)
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £28,249 per annum
Pay scale
- Grade 6 (£30,825 per annum pro rata - £34,834 per annum pro rata)
What skills and experience we're looking for
- Working in an administration environment
- Calmness under pressure
- Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing (High standard of verbal and written communication skills)
- Interact with others in a positive way (Effective interpersonal skills working with a range of internal and external stakeholders)
- Proficient in the use of a range of IT software packages
- Time management and planning skills to prioritise workload and balance conflicting demands to meet strict deadlines
- Work with a high degree of accuracy
- People management – including management of a team of invigilators or equivalent
- Handling difficult conversations
- Aware of the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) regulations or equivalent
- Aware of current developments in the secondary school/college curriculum and examination systems
- Aware of qualifications contributing to performance tables (school and/or college performance measures)
- Working in a school/college environment
- Managing the examination process within an educational setting
- Using a management information system (MIS) within an educational setting or equivalent
- Working with databases and managing data input
- Complying with the requirements of regulatory bodies
- Strong negotiation skills
- Honesty /Integrity
- Adapt quickly to changes to regulations and processes
- Work in a confidential manner and observe and adhere to data protection regulations – e.g. Data Protection Act 2018 and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment
- Attainment of ‘A’ level qualifications or equivalent (as an alternative to qualifications, be able to demonstrate equivalent skills through work experience).
- Attainment of GCSEs in Maths and English (Minimum Grade 4)
- To have achieved The Exams Officer Professional Standards
- To have completed previous JCQ accredited training in a similar role
What the school offers its staff
At Notre Dame the ongoing professional development of all staff is a key priority. Our view is that we can always improve, not because we are not good enough but because we can be even better at what we do and that this in turn will ensure the very best outcomes for our students. We also aim to help staff to be ready for their ‘next step’ in their careers whatever that might be.
In order to achieve these aims we;
- have an ethos of ‘learning together’ through joint practice development which is conducted in a supportive and developmental way. Staff are encouraged to take risks and use research and evidence based approaches to improve their classroom practice.
- Encourage staff to be reflective and take the lead in their own professional development so that their individual needs are met
- Assign Learning improvement coaches to all departments to provide bespoke training and development
- Have an ECT programme to fully support those new to the profession. This involves meeting together in groups to share and develop best practice and working with a coach on an individual basis
- Provide trainee mentoring programmes for those moving in to new positions for example middle and senior leadership
Further details about the role
We are looking to appoint to the following post:
Examinations and Cover Manager (permanent)
37.5 hours per week / 41 weeks per year
£30,825 to £34,834 p.a. pro rata (starting salary: £28,249 per annum)
We are looking for an outstanding candidate to be responsible for the management of the examinations service, ensuring that students have the maximum opportunity to achieve their academic potential. The candidate will also be responsible for arranging lesson/registration cover for absent staff in a timely manner, ensuring that all periods of student contact time are covered.
Standard working hours are 7:30am – 3:30pm Monday – Friday. However there will be a requirement to work longer hours during external exam periods, finishing at approximately 4:00pm – 4:30pm.
Notre Dame is a Catholic school with a strong ethos at its heart. All staff are expected to uphold and contribute to the ethos of the school, which is what makes it a special place to work.
We are particularly keen to reflect the diverse nature of our student community in our staff; we welcome applications from all qualified applicants and strongly believe that diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact to our whole school community.
For further details and an application pack please visit our website: www.notredame-high.co.uk or telephone the school. Please return your application form and Consent to Obtain References form to recruitment@notredame-high.co.uk
Closing date for receipt of completed applications: 9am on Friday 5th July 2024
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Notre Dame High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In addition, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a self-disclosure is required for applicants shortlisted for interview.
Commitment to safeguarding
Notre Dame High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In addition, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a self-disclosure is required for applicants shortlisted for interview.
Notre Dame expects all candidates to familiarise themselves with our Safeguarding Policy which can be found on the school website at www.notredame-high.co.uk/about-the-school/school-policies
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Notre Dame High School
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1487 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Notre Dame High School website
- Email address
- recruitment@notredame-high.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01142302536
Notre Dame is a Catholic school with a strong ethos at its heart. All staff are expected to uphold and contribute to the ethos of the school, which is what makes it a special place to work.
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