Exams Officer

Bobby Moore Academy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Health and Wellbeing

Employee Assistance Programme

Awards and Recognition

Benefits Platform

Job summary

Bobby Moore Academy is seeking a dedicated Examinations Administrator to manage data and administrative tasks, ensuring smooth operation of all internal and external examinations. You will liaise with staff, pupils, invigilators and examination boards as part of this key role.

The post is fixed term, full time (52 weeks, 37 hours per week) with Inner London NJC 14, FTE £36,540 per annum and benefits including pension, leave and wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills in written and verbal form.
• Knowledge of the national curriculum and learning strategies.
• Experience working effectively in an education environment.
• NVQ 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide data and administrative support for the academy as directed by senior staff.
• Ensure efficient operation of internal and external examinations, liaising with staff, pupils, invigilators and examination boards.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

National curriculum knowledge

Education environment experience

NVQ 3 teaching assistants or equiv

Education

GCSE A*-C or NVQ 2 Maths/Numeracy/English/Literacy/ICT

NVQ 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent

Job description

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

This is a key role to provide specific data and administrative functions for the academy under the direction or instruction of senior staff.

To be responsible for the efficient and effective running of all internal and external examinations within the academy, including liaising with staff, pupils, invigilators and examination boards.

This role is a fixed term, full time (52 weeks, 37 hours per week)

About our Academy

Bobby Moore Academy is an all through school, providing a world-class education for the children of east London. A school characterised by ambition and drive it is transformational in its impact on their life chances and we all as a community stand firm in our belief.

We are situated across two iconic sites on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, and our Secondary phase is now heavily oversubscribed. We are building partnerships with the new East Bank development, including the BBC, UCL, V&A East which is bringing incredible opportunities to the young people of East London.

Since the school was founded in 2017, we have set ambitious academic standards backed up by exciting enrichment opportunities, whilst nurturing and caring for the wellbeing of every child. At capacity, our two sites accommodate over 1500 scholars, including a Sixth Form.

Built on the legacy of the 2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Games we enjoy world beating facilities including a competition standard 400m running track, full size football pitch and field events space, Astro-turf pitch, and state of the art classrooms and school buildings. Taking leadership inspiration from our namesake and the 1966 World Cup winning team we are inspired to generate transformational change for the young people in our care.

Salary & Benefits

Inner London NJC 14, FTE £36,540 per annum

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

31 days annual leave plus statutory holidays

Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education

Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme

Awards and Recognition Scheme

Benefits Platform

Who are we looking for

Personal and/or professional development training relevant to this post

GCSE grade A*-C (or equivalent) of NVQ level 2 Maths/Numeracy/English/literacy/ICT

Experience working effectively in an education environment

NVQ 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification is desireable

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Knowledge of the national curriculum and other relevant learning strategies/programmes of study

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

Broadening the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 36 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.