Exams and Assessment Officer
Posted Friday 26 April
Closing date: Wednesday 22 May
Interviews to be held W/C 3 June
Start Date: September
Salary: Grade F Point 15-20 (depending on experience) £24,-£27, actual salary
Location: Kings Priory School, Tynemouth
Hours of Work: Full Time 37 hours Term Time plus 4 weeks
Kings Priory School is seeking to appoint an experienced and dedicated administrator to organise and manage all aspects of examinations and to support with internal assessments and admissions. As an all-through school, this role will cover responsibility for a wide range of examinations and assessments for all year groups from Key Stage 1 up to and including GCSE and A Level examination. Attention to detail, the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines, and a pupil-focussed approach are essential attributes to succeed in this role.
Kings Priory School is one of the highest performing schools in North East of England, providing high quality education to over pupils aged 4 – 19. We are a school with excellent teachers, a family environment, motivated pupils and a commitment to educating the whole child both in and outside of the classroom. We are proud of our pupils who regularly achieve well above the national average in public examinations: *in at GCSE, 94% of pupils achieved a grade 4+ in English and 89% of pupils achieved a 4+ in Maths. In at GCSE, 93% of pupils achieved a grade 4+ in English and 94% of pupils achieved a 4+ in Maths.
The School operates across neighbouring sites in the centre of the attractive coastal village of Tynemouth with short commuting links into Newcastle upon Tyne. Kings Priory School is part of Woodard Academies Trust multi-academy sponsor whose aim is to be a provider of world class education, transforming lives within and across communities. Our Christian Ethos helps to make our school a thoughtful community and we are welcoming, positive and open to pupils and staff of all faiths and none.
Kings Priory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer Recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.