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Exams Officer

Tradewind Recruitment
Posted 2 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Blackburn, Lancashire BB1 8PE

Contract type

Full Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • The partnership school is looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented Examinations Officer to manage internal and external examinations efficiently.
  • The role requires a minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar position and offers an attractive salary with weekly pay.
  • Key responsibilities include overseeing exam administration, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing a team of invigilators.
  • The ideal candidate should possess strong ICT skills, a calm approach under pressure, and a keen eye for detail.
  • Tradewind offers extensive training opportunities, a referral scheme, and support for interview preparation and lesson planning.

Our partnership school are seeking a highly organised, detail-oriented, and proactive Examinations Officer to join our team. This is a critical role in the smooth running of the school's assessment processes, ensuring all internal and external examinations are managed efficiently and in strict adherence to awarding body regulations. You will be responsible for the end-to-end administration of all exams across the school and oversee the Admissions Officer, ensuring uniformity in procedures and compliance with policies. Your ability to plan ahead, prioritise effectively, and problem-solve under pressure will be crucial to success in this role.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure the smooth administration of all internal and external exams, including GCSEs, A-Levels, and 11+ entrance testing.
  • Maintain strict compliance with regulations and ensure all examination policies are up to date.
  • Manage and manipulate data efficiently, including data merging and using our school management system.
  • Produce accurate exam timetables, seating plans, and results analysis for students and staff.
  • Recruit, train, and manage a team of invigilators, ensuring high standards in exam delivery.
  • Provide strategic oversight and support for the Admissions Officer, ensuring a consistent and professional admissions process.
  • Oversee the secure receipt, distribution, and post-results services for GCSE and A-Level results.
  • Work closely with school leadership, Heads of Department, and SENDCo to ensure fair and accessible assessments for all students.
  • Manage exam appeals and post-results services, working closely with the Finance Office to ensure timely processing of payments.

What We're Looking For

  • Highly organised with the ability to prioritise competing deadlines effectively.
  • Strong ICT skills, including experience using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and the ability to manipulate and analyse data.
  • A confident team leader, able to manage a team of invigilators and the Admissions Officer.
  • A calm and professional approach to working under pressure, particularly during exam season.
  • A keen eye for detail to ensure absolute accuracy in exam entries, seating arrangements, and results processing.

By registering with Tradewind, we can offer you:

  • Attractive rates of pay and weekly pay.
  • We care about your training and development more than any other agency - which is why we can offer you more certified CPD courses than any other education recruitment agency, 25 to be exact! That's 18 more than our next nearest competitor
  • Great referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn up to *£100
  • Full interview preparation and assistance - so you're fully prepped and confident, increasing your chances of success
  • Help with lesson planning - our support doesn't stop once we've secured you a placement
  • Online Portal for your time-sheets and log your availability
  • Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultants

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.