Examinations Manager - The Thomas Hardye School

Dorset Council; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Employee benefits scheme

On-site nursery

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

The Thomas Hardye School is seeking an Examinations Manager to lead a compliant and robust examination process across KS4 and KS5. You will drive data accuracy, security, and timely reporting while managing a team of examination staff and invigilators.

The role requires excellent ICT skills, strong communication, and a thorough understanding of safeguarding and data protection requirements. The post offers full-time hours with a pro-rata option during school holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience in examining processes within a school setting.
• Proven track record of accurate data entry and data handling.
• Knowledge of data protection requirements and safeguarding practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the examination process to ensure compliance and robustness for KS4 and KS5.
• Manage the collection, processing, analysis, and distribution of examination data.
• Provide accurate examination data and reports to senior leadership and external agencies.
• Supervise and line manage examination officers and a large team of casual invigilators.
• Ensure security and integrity of examination data throughout the cycle.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry accuracy

Data protection knowledge

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication skills

Team leadership

Job description

Examinations Manager with Exam Data Responsibility

Contracted Hours

Full-time - 37 hours per week. Annual leave to be taken during the school holidays.

Contract Length

Permanent

Salary

Grade 9. £32,061 with possible increments to £36,363. Requests for reduced working over the school holidays will be considered, but this would come with a pro-rata adjustment.

Closing Date

25 September 2026

The Thomas Hardye School is seeking to appoint a highly organised Examinations Manager to take the lead in ensuring the provision of a compliant and robust examination process at both Key Stages 4 and 5. The successful applicant will problem solve, follow all school policies and procedures, and manage a small team without direct supervision. They will manage and maintain the accuracy, integrity, and security of examination data throughout the examination cycle.

You will have excellent ICT skills, and be a highly competent and effective communicator. The postholder will be responsible for the collection, processing, analysis, and distribution of examination-related information, ensuring compliance with awarding body regulations, school policies, and data protection legislation. This will include providing accurate examination data and reports to senior leadership, teaching staff, pastoral teams, and external agencies as required.

The postholder will supervise and line manage other examination officers, as well as a large team of casual exam invigilators.

We Require Someone With

• experience of working in a school in line with examination processes.
• attention to detail and a proven track record of accurate data entry.
• working knowledge of examination administrative requirements of external bodies.
• good understanding of data protection requirements.
• a dedication to, and thorough understanding of the processes involved in safeguarding children and young people.
• a commitment to inclusion and diversity.

We Can Offer

• A friendly and supportive working environment, with supervision and training.
• The opportunity to build on existing skills and knowledge through continuous professional development.
• A generous pension scheme, employee benefits scheme, on-site nursery, and discounted local gym membership.

If you have any queries about the post please contact: Linda Morrison, Deputy Head Teacher, by calling the school number.

Wessex MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and Children's Barred List check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Wessex MAT recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a workforce which reflects diversity from the communities it serves. The Trust values the contributions from all staff from a wide range of different backgrounds and actively seeks to promote an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. The Trust supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance. Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010 Wessex MAT welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process which is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, disability, gender reassignem...

This role is UK- based and your right to work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.

The pro rata salary shown is based on the number of hours and weeks worked and includes appropriate paid annual leave and bank holiday entitlements. The salary quoted is the annual salary for the position at the time of advert. The salary will be paid in equal monthly instalments and will be adjusted at the start of employment and again if leaving part way through the school year to ensure the correct salary is received for the work completed in an academic year.

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