Exams Officer

Bridlington School; Bridlington; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

LGPS (Local Government Pension Scheme)

CPD opportunities

Discounted EYRC leisure membership

Job summary

Bridlington School is seeking an Exams Officer to ensure accurate exam entries and JCQ compliance, coordinating internal and external assessments.

As part of the data team you will also support software development and data analysis, train invigilators, and manage timetables. The role offers term-time salary, CPD opportunities, and a supportive environment with on-site parking.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to train and lead a team of exam invigilators.
• Strong understanding of JCQ regulations.

Responsibilities

• Administer all aspects of internal and external assessments.
• Maintain exam databases and timetables.
• Provide training to invigilators and coordinate their deployment.
• Support exam policy maintenance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Leadership

Training invigilators

Decision making under pressure

Job description

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.
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• 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.

*Term Time Salary

* 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.