Exams Officer
This job expired on 10 December 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
To be confirmed
Closing date
10 December 2024 at 9am
Date listed
25 November 2024
Job details
Job role
- Other leadership roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £24,626
What skills and experience we're looking for
We have an opportunity for an organised individual who works well in a team to join us as an Exams Officer on a temporary basis to provide maternity leave cover from January 2025. It is anticipated that this will be for up to one year. This role provides comprehensive administration of all school-based assessments and external examinations. Based in the school’s Data and Exams team, this role works closely with the Assistant Headteacher to ensure all assessments and examinations run smoothly and in line with statutory requirements.
The actual salary is£24,626 per annum based on working 37 hours over 5 days a week, with 15 additional days to work on school training days and during the school holidays. During the external exams’ seasons, the role holder will need to be available to start work by no later than 8.00 am each day to work with colleagues and invigilators to ensure everything is set up. In addition, for GCSE and A Level results, there is a requirement to work Wednesday to Friday during the two summer results weeks. The salary is paid in 12 equal instalments over the year so even when it is the summer holidays, you continue to receive the same payment that month.
Why choose us?
Our motto is ‘work hard and be nice to people’ and the school was described by Ofsted as a ‘friendly and happy place’ (2020). We are genuinely committed to our students and our staff, and we do everything we can to ensure every child receives the care and guidance they need to thrive.
We are proud of our school and would welcome the opportunity to give you a tour, so please don’t hesitate to contactJess Burnell (HR Assistant) on 01377 232362 or by email viahr@driffieldschool.org.ukif you would like to visit or find out more about this exciting opportunity.
What can we offer you?
- Aninduction programmeand continued investment in training and development, with access to coaching and mentoring, career and professional development
- Ethical leadership, professional trust and autonomy and a caring ethos in which everyone is valued and respected
- Family friendly policiesincluding enhanced maternity and adoption leave pay for all employees as a day one entitlement and opportunities for flexible working
- Well-being support includingdiscounted East Riding gym membership; free annual flu vaccinations; refund of the cost of the annual NHS prescription prepayment certificate; access to a free employee assistance scheme 24/7 with advice on a wide range of practical issues ranging from legal information and consumer issues to specialist counselling.
- Access to our staff benefits platformwhich includes big brand discounts and other financial incentives including a cycle to work scheme offering discounted bike purchases
- Membership of theEast Riding Pension Schemewith benefits including secure earnings linked pension and a lump sum death grant of three times your salary.
What are we are looking for?
We are looking for an individual who has a high level of accuracy. We’re also looking for the following:
- Excellent organisational skills to ensure the assessments and examinations run smoothly
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to work with colleagues across the school
- Great team player
- Good IT skills to be able to download data and information
- Ability to follow detailed internal and external procedures.
The closing date for applications is 9 am on Tuesday 10 December and interviews will be held on Monday 16 December. We look forward to receiving your application and we will contact you once your application has been reviewed.
We also accept fully completed applications via email to hr@driffieldschool.org.uk, a word version of our application form can be found in the vacancy files. Your application must be received no later than the deadline set out in the advert. If you require an application form in an alternative format, please contact the team on hr@driffieldschool.org.uk.
Driffield School and Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required prior to appointment and we undertake an online check, in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 guidance.
The Education Alliance’s Child Protection Policy can be accessed at:https://theeducationalliance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Child-Protection-Policy.pdfand Driffield School and Sixth Form’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy can be accessed at:Child-Protection-and-Safeguarding-Policy-September-2024-2.pdf (driffieldschool.net)
What the school offers its staff
What can we offer you?
- Aninduction programmeand continued investment in training and development, with access to coaching and mentoring, career and professional development
- Ethical leadership, professional trust and autonomy and a caring ethos in which everyone is valued and respected
- Family friendly policiesincluding enhanced maternity and adoption leave pay for all employees as a day one entitlement and opportunities for flexible working
- Well-being support includingdiscounted East Riding gym membership; free annual flu vaccinations; refund of the cost of the annual NHS prescription prepayment certificate; access to a free employee assistance scheme 24/7 with advice on a wide range of practical issues ranging from legal information and consumer issues to specialist counselling.
- Access to our staff benefits platformwhich includes big brand discounts and other financial incentives including a cycle to work scheme offering discounted bike purchases
- Membership of theEast Riding Pension Schemewith benefits including secure earnings linked pension and a lump sum death grant of three times your salary.
Commitment to safeguarding
Driffield School and Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required prior to appointment and we undertake an online check, in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023 guidance.
The Education Alliance’s Child Protection Policy can be accessed at: https://theeducationalliance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Child-Protection-Policy.pdf and Driffield School and Sixth Form’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy can be accessed at: Microsoft Word – Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy September 2023 (driffieldschool.net)
About Driffield School and Sixth Form
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1383 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- hr@driffieldschool.org.uk
We are an 11-19 Comprehensive School with approximately 1,350 students on roll. We are part of The Education Alliance, a growing multi-academy trust, currently consisting of South Hunsley School and Sixth Form College, Malet Lambert School, Driffield School and Sixth Form, The Snaith School, Hunsley Primary School, North Cave Church of England Primary School, Howden Junior School, Wilberfoss Church of England Primary School and Yorkshire Wolds Teacher Training. We are here to make great schools and happier, stronger communities so that people have better lives. We do this by always doing what is right, trusting each other and standing shoulder to shoulder and doing what we know makes the difference. Doing what is right means always acting with integrity, in the interests of others and being honest, open and transparent.
We are proud of our school and welcome the opportunity to show prospective staff, who are interested in any current vacancies, around the site.
Arranging a visit to Driffield School and Sixth Form
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@driffieldschool.org.uk.
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