Examinations Officer
The Westwood Academy, Coventry, West Midlands, CV4 8DYDeadline is tomorrow
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
7 October 2024 at 9am
Date listed
24 September 2024
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 37 hours per week, term time plus one week
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £22,339 to £27,121
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Westwood Academy operates under the umbrella of the Kenilworth Multi-Academy Trust, a progressive and ambitious trust. We provide a stimulating learning atmosphere coupled with an exemplary shared Continuous Professional Development (CPD) program. We take pride in our academic achievements and the pastoral care we offer, fostering a sense of community within our modest yet expanding school.
The Role:
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 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 the examination periods.
Duties and Responsibilities
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
Manage registration of candidates for all examinations
Work with the finance team to ensure all examination fees are paid as necessary
To provide support to the main administrative function of the school: individual duties as required
Recruit train and manage invigilators as required
Ensure 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, room booking, resources and staffing with guidance and procedures
Ensure 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
Make arrangements to share results with students, distribution of certificates ensuring the results are received by school in a secure and confidential way and managing retention of results for the school’s records.
What the school offers its staff
Excellent CPD opportunities
- A supportive team of colleagues across the school
- A dedicated and forward-looking management team, with highly skilled staff upholding high expectations and aspirations for our students.
- Shared on-line resources to support the development of student learning.
- Classrooms are fully equipped with large interactive TV screens and all the latest technologies at both the schools across the Trust.
- A wide enrichment programme in which you can participate.
- Employee well-being benefits via our Employee Assist healthcare programme ( Benenden) physiotherapy, 24/7 GP and mental health support, retail and gym discounts, free flu vaccination, a laptop, free on-site parking
- Flexible working hours to accommodate a healthy work-life balance.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to admin@twa.kmat.org.uk
CVs are not accepted.
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About The Westwood Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 915 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The Westwood Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- admin@twa.kmat.org.uk
- Phone number
- 02476467779
The Westwood Academy is a school in the Kenilworth Multi Academy Trust
Arranging a visit to The Westwood Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@twa.kmat.org.uk.
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