Exams Manager

The Methodist Church in Britain; Matlock; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured induction

Trust-wide development and learning

Access to Trust networks and pathways

Wellbeing, training, pay and pensions

Job summary

Anthony Gell School in the Embark Federation is seeking an Exams Manager to run its internal and external examinations, covering the full cycle from entries, timetables and invigilators to secure materials, results days and certificates.

The role works with senior leaders, curriculum, SEND and data colleagues to ensure approved access arrangements are delivered and that JCQ and awarding-body requirements are met, within school policies. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong ICT capability.
• High accuracy and attention to detail.
• Calm and methodical under immovable deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full examinations cycle, including entries and registrations.
• Plan examination timetables and logistics.
• Recruit and deploy invigilators.
• Handle examination materials securely.
• Administer approved access arrangements.
• Run results days and post-results services.
• Issue examination certificates.
• Act as the key operational contact with awarding bodies.
• Ensure examination processes meet current JCQ and awarding-body requirements.
• Work with senior leaders, curriculum, SEND and data colleagues so students receive accurate information and approved arrangements are delivered.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

ICT skills

Attention to detail

Calm under deadlines

Job description

Anthony Gell School, part of the Embark Federation, is seeking an Exams Manager to run its internal and external examinations. The post covers the full examinations cycle, from entries, timetables and invigilators to secure materials, results days and certificates, and acts as the school's main link with awarding bodies. The role works with senior leaders, curriculum, SEND and data colleagues to make sure approved access arrangements are delivered, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Manage the full examinations cycle, including entries and registrations
• Plan examination timetables and logistics
• Recruit and deploy invigilators
• Handle examination materials securely
• Administer approved access arrangements
• Run results days and post-results services
• Issue examination certificates
• Act as the key operational contact with awarding bodies
• Ensure examination processes meet current JCQ and awarding-body requirements
• Work with senior leaders, curriculum, SEND and data colleagues so students receive accurate information and approved arrangements are delivered

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong ICT capability
• High accuracy and attention to detail
• Calm and methodical under immovable deadlines

What’s offered

• Structured induction
• Ongoing development and Trust-wide learning
• Access to Trust networks and development pathways
• Information on wellbeing, training, pay and pensions via Embark's 'Working For Us'