Exams Officer

East Riding of Yorkshire Council; Bridlington; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridlington School, part of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, is seeking an organised and resilient Exams Officer to lead the administration and delivery of all internal and external examinations and assessments across the school. You will be part of the data team, managing exam entries, databases and software, and providing invigilator training to support a smooth assessment process.

The role offers a permanent contract with 37 hours per week (Mon-Fri) plus 10 days across the year, and a salary

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines under JCQ regulations.
• Proven decision-making skills under pressure.
• Confidence to train and lead a team of Exam Invigilators.
• Ability to work with Heads of Department to ensure deadlines for exam entries and data points.

Responsibilities

• Administer all aspects of internal and external assessments.
• Maintain databases and systems related to exams.
• Provide training to Exam Invigilators and distribute them across the timetable in accordance with JCQ Regulations.
• Support the maintenance of exam policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team leadership

Decision making under pressure

Stakeholder collaboration

Tools

Exams database software

Job description

£24,326 - £24,725 per year (Grade 5A term time pro rata)

Campaign

none

Term Entry

Permanent

Days

Monday to Friday

Address

Bridlington School, Bessingby Road, Bridlington, YO16 4QU

Bridlington School is seeking an organised and resilient Exams Officer to lead the administration and delivery of all internal and external examinations and assessments across the school.

Hours: 37 per week, Monday to Friday plus 10 days (200 days)

Permanent Contract

The Role

As the Exams Officer you will primarily be responsible for accurate exam entries, compliance with JCQ regulations and all things that ensure the smooth running of internal and external assessments in school. As a member of the wider data team you will also support in the development of software programs and data analysis. You will:

• Administer all aspects of internal and external assessments
• Maintain databases and systems related to exams
• Provide training to Exam Invigilators and distribute them across the exam timetable in accordance with JCQ Regulations
• Support the maintenance of exam policies

What We Offer

• Access to a wide range of CPD and training opportunities, both internal and external.
• Opportunities to take on additional responsibilities in areas of interest.
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing, including workload reduction measures.
• Free on-site parking.
• Discounted membership at EYRC leisure centres

About You

We are looking for someone with:

• Excellent attention to detail, being able to meet strict deadlines and work within the confines of JCQ regulations is a must
• An ability to work well under pressure with proven decision-making skills
• The confidence to train and lead a team of Exam Invigilators
• The ability to work closely with Heads of Department, ensuring they meet the deadlines set for exam entries and internal data points.

Bridlington School

Bridlington School is a successful 11-18 maintained school with over 1,000 students on roll, a number which is rising year on year as our reputation as a centre of excellence grows within the local area. We have a small but thriving sixth form; the growth of this is an ambition for the school.

Students are polite, respectful and keen to learn, 49% are entitled to free school meals, 25% are also on the SEN register predominantly due to difficulties with literacy and numeracy skills.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is pursuing equality of opportunity in employment and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

* Please note that if the commencement date of your employment is part way through a school year, your annual leave entitlement in your first year of employment in a term time post will be pro rata to the actual number of days worked in the school year up to 31 August. This means that payroll will adjust your pay in the first year by creating a term time adjustment that will amend pay to the correct level over the remaining months to 31 august to ensure you are not overpaid for the leave you have not accrued.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is committed to equality of opportunity and safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Online applications close on 21 September. Applications will be received at the school up until 9am on 22 September.

DBS/Medical check

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance check. The school is committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. All members of staff are expected to share this commitment.