Exams Officer (Claverham Community College)

Package Description

Job Introduction

We are looking for an Examination Officer who will be responsible for leading and managing the complete examination process across all key stages covering internal & external exams and adhering to national regulations, guidelines, and an annual budget. 

The successful applicant should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be well organised, have a good understanding of relevant management information systems and the examination system. You will be able to lead a team of exam invigilators and liaise with staff, pupils, and the Special Needs Department.

The role would suit someone with strong administration, communication, and interpersonal skills, as well as being able to use their own initiative, be flexible, and work under pressure, and who wishes to develop these skills further and apply them in a school setting.

In return we can offer you:

• A supportive culture.
• Training opportunities.
• An on- site Nursery (ages 3 months – 5 years) which carries a staff discount.
• Access to an on-site Sports Centre.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Further details and an application form are available from the website www.claverham.org or by emailing recruitment@claverham.org. 

If there is high interest in the position and candidates meet the requirements, we reserve the right to close the position earlier.

The role is 37 hours per week (47.59 weeks per year) term time only plus 10 days during the holidays, 4 of the 10 days to be worked around the GCSE results. Monday - Thursday 8.30am - 4.30pm and Friday 8.30am - 4.00pm (during exam season(s) you may be required to work 8.00am – 6.00pm, these hours will be deducted from the 6 remaining holiday days).

Grade: SS06-07 pt 14-19 Salary £25,993 - £28,486 per annum, pro rata (actual £23,723 - £25,998 per annum).

Closing date:  Friday 25^th April 2025.

Working pattern: Full-time, Term-time only (working for 41.2 weeks per year plus 6.39 weeks annual leave, which will increase after 5 years' continuous service)
(As the position is term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)
 
Please note, we do not accept CVs.

Additional Information

Additional Information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

Data provided as part of a job application will be processed in line with the privacy notice for job applicants.

DBS

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure and Barring Services. For further information about what is required in this process please go to gov.uk disclosure and barring service . Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children.  All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.

Work Permits

We may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits. 

If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role.

Reasonable adjustments

If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.

Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.

Equal Opportunities

East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.