Examinations Officer and Administrator

Colne Valley High School, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD7 5SP

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  12 March 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  25 February 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,596.00 - £26,880.00 Annually (Actual) (FTE £28,624 - £30,060) 37 hours per week, term time plus 10 days

Examinations Officer and Administrator job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join Colne Valley High School as an enthusiastic and dedicated Examinations Officer and Administrator. We are seeking to recruit an individual to work within our school who has the inspiration, drive, and motivation to make a difference to the lives of young people.

As the Examinations Officer and Administrator, you will be responsible for the organisation and smooth running of both internal and external examinations. You will act as the primary liaison between the school and external examination bodies. You will be familiar with the requirements and regulations placed on schools by both awarding bodies and the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) and you will ensure that the school is compliant with these before, during, and after examination periods.

The successful candidate will also be required to carry out other administrative duties to support the school and the Administration Services Manager, including and not limited to reception and reprographics. This is a role that requires excellent organisational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and remain confident under pressure. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate effective Microsoft skills and have the ability to communicate effectively at all levels. A problem-solving attitude to work is essential. Most importantly the successful candidate must have a positive attitude towards team working.

In return you will work with a progressive and forward thinking Multi Academy Trust where there are opportunities for development and career progression. As a Trust we offer many benefits including a generous holiday entitlement and contributory pension through the West Yorkshire Pension Fund. Great Heights Academy Trust is a growing multi-academy trust with nine schools in the West Yorkshire area with plans to further expand. In addition, we are home to a SCITT, Research School and an English Hub.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Great Heights Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out; references will be sought, and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, an online search, and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.

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Commitment to safeguarding

The Academy is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Parents can feel confident that careful procedures are in place to ensure that all staff and volunteers are suitable to work with children within the Academy. Consistent and effective safeguarding procedures are in place to support families, children and staff. The Academy encourages parents and children to talk freely about any concerns or worries which may affect their wellbeing. All concerns are referred to the members of staff who are our trained designated Safeguarding Officers working as the school's Safeguarding Team.

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About Colne Valley High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1436 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Colne Valley High School website (opens in new tab)
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Colne Valley High School is one of the first purpose built comprehensive schools in England; founded in 1956 and is located in the Colne Valley, an area of outstanding beauty in the east flank of the Pennine Hills in West Yorkshire.

Easily accessible from Manchester, Huddersfield, Leeds and surrounding areas.

With over 1350 students from September 2020, and an over-subscribed Year 7 & 8 cohort, we are a bustling, popular school with a real community feel.

In September 2019, Ofsted judged the school to be ‘Good’ in all four categories. This judgement reflects the significant progress and incredible journey by the school since the previous inspection in June 2017.

‘Teachers challenge pupils to increase their knowledge across a full range of subjects.’

‘Teachers have clear expectations. They are fair and consistent in dealing with pupils’ behaviour’.

‘Teachers have good subject knowledge, which they share with pupils enthusiastically.’

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