Examinations Assistant

St Gregory's Catholic School; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Canteen

Company pension

Free parking

On-site gym

On-site parking

Sick pay

Job summary

St Gregory's Catholic School in Sevenoaks seeks an Examinations Assistant to join the Examinations team. You will provide admin support, deputise for the Examinations Officer, and help process entries on the Arbor MIS and prepare examination materials.

This role requires an A-Level or equivalent and at least 1 year of experience working with young people. It runs across 800 hours per academic year, with duties during peak exam times and invigilation support.

Qualifications

• A-Level or equivalent (required).
• Minimum 1 year experience working with young people (required).

Responsibilities

• Assist day-to-day operations of the Examinations team and provide admin support.
• Deputise in the absence of the Exams Officer.
• Process examination and assessment entries onto the Arbor MIS and ensure documentation is stored.
• Assist with preparation and despatch of entries to Awarding Bodies.
• Assist with timetabling and creating Mock seasons.
• Create seating plans in Arbor.
• Log requests for access arrangements when requested by Exams Officer.
• Receive and prepare examination materials and ensure proper storage and dispatch.
• Assist with and issue candidates results/certificates from Awarding Bodies.
• Support on Exam days to ensure smooth running.
• Provide training updates for invigilators to ensure compliance.
• Help plan invigilation cover for exams.
• Comply with JCQ rules and other awarding bodies.

Education

A-Level or equivalent

Tools

Arbor

Job description

Job Title: Examinations Assistant

Salary: KRC (£26,956 - 27,765) 1 FTE, approximately pro rata amount (£13,085 - £13,478)

Work hours/weeks: 800 hours per academic year. Mutually arranged at the beginning of the year to cover peak exam times.

Line Manager: Examinations Officer

Purpose of Job

Responsibilities

• To assist in the day-to-day operation and provide admin support within the Examinations team.
• To deputise in the absence of the Exams Officer
• To assist with processing examination and assessment entries onto the schools MIS system (Arbor) and ensure that documentation is properly stored.
• To assist with preparation and despatch entries to the Awarding Bodies.
• To assist with timetabling and creating Mock seasons
• To assist with creating seating plans in Arbor
• To assist with logging requests for access arrangements, when requested by Exams Officer
• To assist with receiving and preparing examination materials and ensure it is kept in conditions as specified by the awarding organisation, including despatch and scripts.
• To assist with and issue candidates results / certificates received from the Awarding Bodies.
• To assist on Exam days to ensure smooth running
• To assist the Exams Officer in providing regular training updates for our pool of invigilators to ensure regulation compliance.
• To help plan invigilation cover for examinations on the exam timetable.
• To comply with JCQ rules and regulations and other awarding bodies.

Safeguarding & General Responsibilities

• To uphold the Staff Code of Conduct and child protection and safeguarding policies.
• The provision of a safe environment in which children and young people feel heard.
• Creating positive relationships with students premised on mutual trust and understanding.
• Being aware of the indicators and symptoms of abuse.
• Ensure vigilance in recognising changes in behaviour or mood.
• Supporting the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Teaching about staying safer online and in the real world.
• Reporting concerns regarding abuse.

Benefits

• Canteen
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Education

• A-Level or equivalent (required)

Experience

• working with young people: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location

• In person

St Gregory's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and this position is subject to satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We are an equal opportunities employer.