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Exams and Assessment Officer

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Chesterfield, Derbyshire S41 0AP

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance
Employee Discounts

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  • The academy is seeking a candidate to manage the Management Information System (MIS) and oversee examination processes.
  • The role requires Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths, along with experience in statistical analysis and data collection.
  • Candidates should have at least one year of relevant experience, preferably in educational examinations and management information systems.
  • The salary for this position is competitive, with additional benefits including a defined Local Government Pension Scheme, 25 days of holiday, and flexible working options.
  • The academy emphasizes a supportive environment and offers comprehensive training and wellbeing support for its employees.

Your new companyAt this academy, they are dedicated to providing the best education for every child. The school is welcoming, and a supportive environment places students at the heart of everything we do. They focus on fostering a culture of success and creating a positive climate for learning. Your new roleWill consist of;

  • Manage the MIS, including downloading and entering examination components.
  • Liaise with examination boards for queries and submit examination entries.
  • Distribute and manage examination timetables, data collection forms, and communication with students, parents, and boards.
  • Handle private candidate entries and liaise with the SEND Department for access arrangements.
  • Ensure accurate starting and finishing of exams and oversee the operational management of the examination process with the Principal.
  • Organise and manage invigilation timetables, train and supervise invigilators.
  • Manage controlled assessment marks and ensure timely submission to boards.
  • Support the BTEC Quality Nominee and inform IVs of changes and deadlines.
  • Comply with JCQ regulations and manage the ordering of examination papers.
  • Dispatch completed scripts to markers with accurate attendance sheets.
  • Ensure the safety and security of examination rooms and materials.
  • Manage predicted grades and ensure timely delivery to examination boards.
  • Receive and communicate examination results from the computerised timetable package.
  • Support staff in correct and timely usage.
  • Complete the student census and other required returns.
  • Analyse and review assessment data and trends for departmental managers and SLT, including attainment data.
  • Update and maintain accurate student records, including starters and leavers.
  • Maintain teacher access and permissions to internal and external systems.
  • Update staff and student timetables in the MIS as required.
  • Complete performance tables checking exercises.
  • Generate reports/data from Praising Stars/MIS on targets, attainment, progress, attendance, and academic monitoring.
  • Assist SLT and Learning Managers in identifying underachieving students.
  • Support with cover arrangements in emergencies.
  • Provide parents with student assessment data.

What you'll need to succeedEssential:

  • Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths, or equivalent.
  • Willingness and ability to obtain and/or enhance qualifications and training and development in the post.
  • Experience of working with statistical analysis, management information and data collection.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of audiences, verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to use standard ICT packages including Microsoft Office and in particular Excel.
  • Ability to work well under pressure and manage competing deadlines.
  • Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality in line with data protection.
  • Ability to analyse data and present in a clear and concise manner for a range of audiences.
  • Ability to relate to students in a pleasant and sympathetic manner and to recognise potential child safeguarding issues.
  • Understanding of academy child safeguarding procedures.
  • Satisfactory DBS check.

Desirable:

  • Level 3 qualification in relevant discipline.
  • Experience of assisting with and/or organising and running educational examinations.
  • Experience in the use of educational management information systems, including SIMS.

What you'll get in return

  • A comprehensive induction and training process
  • Automatic enrolment into an increasingly rare and valuable defined Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution rates
  • Flexible family friendly policies from day one
  • Enhanced occupational benefits available (such as maternity, adoption and parental leave) with no qualifying period
  • Holidays: A minimum of 25 days plus bank holidays (this increases with length of service)
  • A range of working patterns are available dependant upon the role.

Automatic enrolment into our Employee Assistance Programme which gives you and your family members free access to:

  • Specialist information on a wide range of work-life issues
  • Emotional support and counselling for a wide range of personal and work issues
  • Legal guidance
  • Financial guidance and debt counselling
  • Child and dependent care support and advice
  • Support for managers

We are also a wellbeing employer with a dedicated wellbeing strategy and menopause policy along with menopause champions based in our academies.Other benefits include:

  • Free flu vaccinations
  • Free onsite parking
  • Employee discounts such as competitively priced Synergy Car Leasing
  • Access to various discount sites

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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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.