Examinations Officer
King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy, Birmingham, West Midlands, B26 2RZ2 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
3 March 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
11 February 2025
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 36.5 hours per week - Term Time + 3 weeks
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- SP 20-24 £31,586 - £34,314 FTE (£29,821 - £32,396 actual)
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Post
The examinations officer is responsible for the organisation and smooth running of both internal and external examinations. The officer acts as the primary liaison between the school and external examination bodies. They will be familiar with the requirements and regulations placed on schools by both awarding bodies and the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) and will ensure that the school is compliant with these before, during, and after examination periods.
Key responsibilities:
Planning and organisation
Understand the regulations and requirements of all examinations held by the school, both internal and external
Comply with all JCQ and awarding body regulations and keep up to date with any changes to these
Manage arrangements for the safe and secure receipt, checking and storing of examination papers and materials
Contribute to development and review of examination-related school policies
Work with the SENCO to ensure appropriate access arrangements and reasonable adjustments for appropriate pupils
Manage registration of candidates for all examinations
Work with the finance team to ensure all examination fees are paid, as necessary
Keeping Head of Centre and Line Manager regularly aware of planning and organisational progress
Exam management
Understand the Exam Cycle and share key points with internal stakeholders
Recruit, train and manage invigilators as required
Make sure appropriate conduct during examination sessions, in line with requirements and regulations from awarding bodies and the JCQ
Manage the logistics for examination sessions, including timetabling, seating plans, room booking, resources and staffing
Make sure pupils are aware of their personal exam timetables, managing and resolving clashes in accordance with guidance and safeguarding procedures
Carry out necessary administrative tasks related to the organisation of examination sessions
Support the SENCO to implement access arrangements and reasonable adjustments as required
Manage arrangements for the safe and secure storage and dispatch of completed examination papers
Manage any unexpected issues or emergencies that arise during an examination session
Submit reports to examining bodies, as required
Results and data management
Make arrangements for sharing results with students (e.g. results day)
Make sure results are received by the school in a secure and confidential way
Be familiar with data analysis reports and tools and be able to share results data with stakeholders as appropriate
Arrange receipt and distribution of examination certificates to candidates
Manage retention of results, including certificates, for the school’s records
Be familiar with systems for recall of exam scripts/remarking post exam results
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- A modern, well-resourced environment
- Supportive, enthusiastic and committed colleagues
- Access to a range of CPD and training tailored to your needs
Commitment to safeguarding
The Schools of King Edward VI in Birmingham is an educational charity supporting eleven schools and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
CHARITY NUMBER: 529051
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to vacancies@keshacademy.com
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1184 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- vacancies@keshacademy.com
- Phone number
- 0121 647 2471
The King Edward VI Foundation, Birmingham, is a progressive charitable organisation which has supported excellence in education across the City since 1552. Our schools are diverse in nature but have a common purpose and commitment to achieving our mission of “making Birmingham the best place to be educated in the UK”.
Our Academy Trust currently consists of two independent schools, six selective, and five non selective academies. Our recent expansion into a wider diversity of local communities is enabling us to accelerate our strategies for improving the life chances of young people in Birmingham, whatever their background.
The King Edward VI Academy Trust Birmingham (“the Academy Trust”) was established in 2017 and is made up of the academies outlined above. The academies receive back office central support services including governance, from the Foundation Office (a central support services function), with several staff being seconded from the Foundation to deliver support services to the Academy Trust and the academies themselves.
Our highly focused five-year strategy aims to build on our existing strengths and heritage and deliver our ambitious growth strategy which aims to bring in a further five academies over the next five years.
King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy is an oversubscribed 11-18 academy serving a vibrant and diverse community.
Arranging a visit to King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@keshacademy.com.
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