Examinations Manager

Dr Challoner's Grammar School; Amersham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Dr Challoner's Grammar School in Amersham is seeking an Examinations Manager to oversee the efficient running of the school's examination processes. A dedicated invigilation team, led by a senior invigilator, supports smooth operations and strict adherence to JCQ regulations.

You will manage timetabling, liaise with examination boards and manage post-results services, while ensuring high standards and compliance across the examinations cycle.

Qualifications

• Strong data processing skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage a varied workload and meet deadlines.
• Ability to build good working relationships with staff, students and invigilators.

Responsibilities

• Oversee efficient running of examinations within the school.
• Lead a team of invigilators, under a senior invigilator.
• Liaise with examination boards to meet exam cycle requirements.
• Ensure compliance with JCQ regulations and school procedures.
• Manage the post-results service and annual exam periods.

Skills

Data handling

Attention to detail

Team leadership

Tools

JCQ regulations

Job description

Thank you for your interest in Doctor Challoner's Grammar School.

We are seeking to appoint an Examinations Manager who will be responsible for the efficient and effective running of our examinations within the school. The Examinations Manager is supported by a team of invigilators, led by a senior invigilator, who work collaboratively to ensure that the exams are conducted in accordance with the school procedures and the regulations set out by the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ).

The successful applicant will have strong data processing skills, exceptional attention to detail and the ability to effectively manage a varied workload and meet deadlines. You will have the ability to build good working relationships with staff, students and invigilators and to liaise effectively with examination boards to meet the requirements of the exams cycle. Experience of working within a school or across examinations would be beneficial but not essential.

(Please note, there will be times of the year e.g. during main exam periods, results days and when managing the post-results service when annual leave cannot be granted.)

Our commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

At Dr Challoner's Grammar School we ensure breadth of opportunities for all and actively promote open and outward facing attitudes to diversity and inclusion. As such, we encourage suitably qualified people from all backgrounds to apply for roles at our school. If there are any issues which you feel could be barriers to your application as part of this process please let us know.

Our commitment to Safeguarding

Dr Challoner’s Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.