Exams Officer

Examinations Officer

BS7: £26,421 to £27,334 per annum (pay award pending)

This is a permanent, full time, full year contract (37 hours per week, but with flexibility around the demands of workload at key points in the school year), which must include no less than 4 days in the summer holidays for examination preparation and results distribution. 

We wish to appoint an enthusiastic, well-organised and highly-motivated individual to our busy office team to take up the full duties of the school’s Examinations Officer. The successful candidate will share an office space with their immediate Line Manager, the school’s Data Manager. Forming an excellent working partnership with the Data Manager and the Deputy Head – Curriculum is a critical aspect of the role.

The successful candidate will be a team player, have a pleasant and efficient manner, and good inter-personal skills.  Of greater importance, you will have a critical eye for detail, high levels of literacy, the ability to work independently using your own initiative, and the ability to assimilate information accurately and quickly; these are essential skills. You should be competent in the use of Microsoft Office, whilst having experience of SIMS (the school’s information management system) and in particular, Exams Manager would be an advantage, however, training will be available as required.

The key duties for the Examinations Officer will be to lead and manage the entirety of the school’s examination procedures ensuring compliance with all JCQ, Ofqual and awarding body requirements. You will liaise with a wide range of colleagues, including being the primary link between the school and our large team of excellent exam invigilators. Full details of duties are given in the job specification. In addition, you may be tasked with assisting in the organisation of the school’s options processes for Y9 and Y11/Sixth Form, however, this task is under review.

Please download an application form (available from the school website page). Your completed application form should be supported by a letter of application and sent to Mr DS Northwood, Headmaster via email at: admin@nts.cumbria.sch.uk. 

Closing date: 4.30pm on Friday 1 November 2024

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by telephone or email: Monday 4 November 2024

Interviews to be held: Wednesday 6 November 2024

NTS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.