Deputy Examinations Officer

Godalming College; Godalming; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Godalming College is seeking a Deputy Examinations Officer to join the exams team and help plan, coordinate and deliver all examinations and assessments. You will share responsibilities for external BTEC assessments, Mock Exam Week logistics, and handling special consideration applications.

Applicants should bring attention to detail, a methodical approach and a collaborative mindset to meet deadlines and work well within the team.

Qualifications

• Experience in exams or education is advantageous.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work within a team and manage workload.

Responsibilities

• Support the Examinations Officer with planning, coordinating and delivering all examinations and assessments.
• Oversee management of external BTEC assessments.
• Coordinate logistics for Mock Exam Week and process special consideration applications.
• Contribute to compliance with JCQ and awarding body regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Job description

Deputy Examinations Officer

• Permanent
• Full Year
• Full Time (36.42 hour a week Monday to Friday though the role requires flexibility to cope with the varying workload associated with different parts of the examinations cycle)

This is an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Examinations Officer to join a growing Exams team. This pivotal team are responsible for ensuring all examinations are conducted effectively and efficiently, in the best interests of the students, and in line with JCQ and awarding body regulations.

As a Deputy Examinations Officer your primary role will be to support the Examinations Officer with all elements of planning, coordinating and delivering of all examinations and assessments. The successful candidate will have specific responsibility for the management of external BTEC assessments, the logistics of the College’s Mock Exam Week and overview of special consideration applications.

Experience in education, specifically in exams, would be an advantage, however an eye for detail, methodical approach to tasks, an ability to work to deadlines and within a team are the key attributes the successful candidate will need to demonstrate.

Godalming College is committed to equality of opportunity and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Further details including the College’s Safer Recruitment, Data Protection and Safeguarding and Child Protection policies are all available on our website.