Exams Officer

Licensed sponsor Hopescourt School Posted 4 hours ago

Salary: PS6: £28,353 to 30,407 (FTE £31,659 to £33,952)

Thank you for your interest in Hopescourt School, an all-through specialist school within Bourne Education Trust, supporting children with Autism and related communication and interaction needs.

Since opening in September 2024, Hopescourt has grown into a school where learners exceed expectations. Our growth continues as we have recently moved into our new purpose-built school on Waterside Drive, Walton-on-Thames - a learning environment designed specifically to meet the needs of our children.

Our new building features flexible classrooms, therapy spaces and communal areas supporting independence, collaboration and wellbeing. Here, pupils will access specialist support alongside high-quality subject teaching, combining the best of mainstream and specialist education to ensure they can make excellent academic progress while developing socially and personally. At Hopescourt, we believe no child should ever have a glass ceiling placed on them. Every learner deserves the opportunity to succeed, and our mission is to break down barriers and prepare them for life beyond school.

Details

Job title: Exams Officer
Location: Walton-on-Thames
Contract: Permanent, term time plus (38.6 weeks, plus 2 additional weeks in the summer to coincide with exam results)
Salary: PS6: £28,353 to 30,407 (FTE £31,659 to £33,952)
Hours: 36 hours per week. Monday to Thursday 08:00 to 16:00, Friday 08:00 to 14:30 (including an unpaid 30 minute break)
Responsible to: Headteacher

Benefits

Generous workplace pension through LGPS
Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests
Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Group benefits platform
Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme
Occupational sick pay

Key responsibilities include

Plan, organise, and administer all internal and external examinations in accordance with awarding body and JCQ regulations.
Register candidates for examinations and ensure accurate entry of students and subjects. Prepare examination timetables, seating plans, and rooming arrangements.
Organise and train invigilators, including briefing on regulations and procedures.

Requirements include:

Essential

Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
Experience of examination administration in a school or similar setting.
Knowledge of JCQ regulations and examination board procedures (or willingness to learn).

For full job description and requirements, please see applicant pack on our careers website.

Our Culture

At Bourne Education Trust, we value colleagues who are

Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
Collaborative and innovative
Committed, engaged and professional
Advocates for equality and inclusivity

How to apply for this role

Please click 'Quick Apply' to complete our online application form. Please note CVs without a fully completed application form will not be considered.

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