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Exams Administrator

Twynham School, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1JF

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• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  4 October 2024 at 8am

• Date listed

  24 September 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Support staff salary points 6 – 9 (FTE) £23,893 to £25,119 (pro rata) £22,134 to £23,270

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to:

• Assist the Exams Officers at Twynham and The Grange Schools to ensure all internal and external student examinations are effectively planned and organised in a timely manner in accordance with exam regulations
• Support the team of invigilators, making detailed arrangements for each exam sitting
• Plan and produce timetables, seating plans and id cards for all exams
• Arrange the printing of exam papers and delivery/collection of exam materials to and from all venues
• Assist in all areas of exams administration where required

What we can offer you

• A supportive environment working alongside dedicated and passionate colleagues
• An opportunity to work with wonderful children and their families
• Automatic membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free on-site parking
• The opportunity to work within Twynham Learning; a progressive multi-academy trust
• The opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of the South Coast

Who we are looking for

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Have an interest in educational issues
• Enjoy the company of young people and others
• Have a positive attitude and relentless optimism
• Enjoy taking the initiative and are a self-motivator
• 5 GCSEs Grade C or above, including Maths and English
• Be familiar with a range of school policies which may impinge on the conduct of public examinations, particularly those regarding health and safety, equal opportunities, behaviour management, child protection and special educational needs (SEN)
• Be familiar with the Instructions for the Conduct of Examinations issued by the Joint Council for General Qualifications
• Able to work as part of a team and also fulfil tasks assigned as a sole-contributor
• Pro-active in seeking guidance when required
• Good IT skills including Excel, Word, Outlook
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Has the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of different people and organisations
• Excellent time-management and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Is committed, resilient, robust, resourceful, keen and enthusiastic

What the school offers its staff

About the Post

We are seeking a passionate, energetic and ambitiousExaminations Administratorto join us as we continue to transform education across our town. Twynham School and The Grange School (TGS) have a federated staffing structure, with an ambitious and progressive vision for the education provided by our two schools. Twynham School is a very special place with an excellent reputation both locally and nationally. We are a heavily over-subscribed school where achievement is exceptionally high, students are well-behaved and eager to learn and relationships are very special. There is an energy about Twynham School; we are entering an exciting decade for the school, our Trust and our community; and successful applicants can be confident that they will be working in a truly great environment.

You will also be keen to live our Twynham Learning employee values which are:

• Aim high
• Keep improving
• Don’t leave anyone behind

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Further details about the role

Any questions?

To discuss the post or your application, please contact Alison Brown on 01202-486237 or email us at recruitment@twynhamlearning.com

How to apply

To apply for this vacancy, please submit a Job Application Form and Diversity Questionnaire by email to: recruitment@twynhamlearning.com

Only applications made using our own official application form will be accepted. You can download the form and questionnaire here: www.twynhamlearning.com/187/staff-vacancies

The closing date for applications is Friday 4th October at 8am. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 2nd October; however, we reserve the right to interview earlier.

Commitment to safeguarding

We value diversity and inclusiveness. We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of our community, so we give equal opportunities. We don't discriminate on age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy/maternity, race/colour/nationality, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation. We'll only consider people who can evidence their right to work in the UK. We're committed to robust Safer Recruitment processes to safeguard children. We undertake enhanced criminal records checks before appointment. Candidates must disclose all unprotected spent and unspent cautions and convictions. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

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About Twynham School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1771 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Twynham School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: recruitment@twynhamlearning.com
• Phone number: 01202495716
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/twynham-school (opens in new tab)

Twynham School is an exceptionally special place; a school which believes in the unlimited potential of every child, where people are valued above all and ultimately a place where every child can be successful. Our long-tradition of success is built on two vital pillars; high quality teaching and learning and, most importantly, the value we place on the very special relationships between students and staff.

Arranging a visit to Twynham School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@twynhamlearning.com.

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