Exams and Cover Officer
Skipton Girls' High School, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1QL5 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
12 September 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
29 August 2024
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 30 hours per week – 7am until 3pm, Monday to Wednesday, and Friday. Permanent, term-time only plus 3 weeks.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £29,269 - £32,076
Actual salary
- £21,346 - £23,393
Pay scale
- NJC Grade H, Points 18 to 23
What skills and experience we're looking for
Proven experience as an Exams Officer, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of the examination process.
Proven experience working in a secondary school or similar educational setting, where understanding the school’s academic environment and student needs is crucial.
Hands on experience with school management systems such as SIMS, Arbor or similar platforms for setting up and managing exam data, entries, results and performance indicators.
Experience in maintaining and managing accurate data records, including handling sensitive information and ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.
Experience in working with examination boards, awarding bodies and regulatory bodies including managing submissions and understanding their requirements.
Comprehensive understanding of JCQ (Joint Council for Qualifications) guidelines and other relevant regulatory bodies’ regulations and guidelines for the management of exams.
Thorough understanding of the examination cycle, including planning, administration and post-examination services such as result processing and appeals.
What the school offers its staff
Employee Assistance Programme.
Cycle to Work Scheme.
Excellent CPD opportunities.
Maternity, Shared Parental, Paternity, and Adoption pay.
Onsite canteen.
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Further details about the role
The Exams and Cover Officer will be responsible for delivering a comprehensive exams service which is pupil focused in accordance with SGHS exam policies and the regulations set by awarding bodies for both public exams (including GCSE and A-Levels) and internal examinations. This dynamic role requires a detail-oriented, highly organised, and communicative individual who can collaborate effectively with all stakeholders involved in the exams process. The Exams Officer will play a pivotal role in organising and managing SGHS exams, ensuring a smooth and stressfree experience for students and teaching staff. The successful candidate must be adaptable, capable of creative problem-solving, and thrive in a collaborative team environment.
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
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About Skipton Girls' High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 884 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Skipton Girls' High School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@nsat.org.uk
Skipton Girls’ High School is known for its culture of excellence: our students are articulate, confident and future focused. During their time with us, students are taught that success is created when you learn from mistakes, treat others with compassion and celebrate the power that diversity within communities brings. Skipton Girls’ High School fosters a sense of belonging through our vertical tutoring system that joins together the whole school community to learn and support one another. Our curriculum is designed to challenge students academically and encourages deep thinking and creativity. Teachers are experts in their subjects and are committed to helping students flourish in their personal development. They nurture and inspire our students to think beyond the classroom and prepare them for the outside world. Above all, we are preparing our students for a world beyond Skipton Girls’ High School, where they can stand tall and realise their full potential.
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