What skills and experience we're looking for
Essential:
* Experience with databases; particularly information management, reporting, analysing trends and data presentation.
* Knowledge of school information and data systems.
* Knowledge of timetabling software.
* Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills both written and verbal.
* High level of numeracy & literacy, with GCSE English and Mathematics (Grade 4/C or above).
* Excellent IT skills.
* Knowledge of the school examination process.
* Is willing to work flexibly within scope of overall hours, e.g. occasional evening meetings.
Desirable:
* Experience of the education sector in a secondary environment.
* Good working knowledge of Arbor (or other school information systems) and relevant modules (assessment manager/exams).
What the school offers its staff
Why apply to join SHARE Multi Academy Trust?
There are many reasons why you will enjoy working for the trust. You will be surrounded by supportive people, working together with a common goal for all of our students, aiming to value and support all colleagues in order to help them achieve their personal best.
If you decide to join us, we will ensure you have what you need to make a positive difference in your education role. We will seek out your ideas and ask for your opinions regularly using staff voice.
Our CPD commitment is second to none and the training and developmental opportunities on offer will empower you to make improvements in all aspects of your role. The training you receive will help you fulfil your potential whatever your stage of career.
For teachers and leaders, we offer fast tracked, first class developmental opportunities led by one of our academies, Shelley College, which is the Teaching School Hub for Kirklees and Calderdale: -
• National Professional Qualifications (NPQs), which underpin our structured training programmes (we offer all the qualifications);
• Lead practitioner positions for colleagues who want to remain classroom- based but lead on curriculum development or training and coaching;
• Mentor / facilitator training and experience which give experienced colleagues the opportunity to develop through mentoring initial teacher trainees, early career teachers or NPQ candidates – right up to NPQEL facilitators;
• Trainee senior leadership positions, which build on our middle leadership programmes. This training includes short placements in other schools and a substantial improvement project under the guidance of an experienced leader.
All our academies have comprehensive professional development programmes for support staff.We support colleagues in their role by offering regular training,coaching and mentoring using the latest evidence-based research.Our trust collaboratio ndraws on best practice to share the expertise available. Our support staff meet with colleagues across the trust every September to share ideas and resources.
With regard reward and recognition, we recognise and appreciate our staff as our most valuable asset, we recognise the work they do and celebrate their successes.
We offer a wide range of benefits including: -
• Employee assistance programmes catering for the individual wellbeing needs of staff;
• Wellbeing champions and designated wellbeing resources for staff;
• Flexible working opportunities (where practical);
• Occupational sick pay, maternity, paternity, adoption & shared parental leave;
• Competitive pension schemes with the opportunity for shared cost AVCs;
• Money saving ‘salary sacrifice’ cycle scheme and tech scheme.
Further details about the role
Key Outputs:
1.Produce and agree an annual exam plan to meet Academy requirements.
2. Organise the calendar of examinations and assessments.
3. Ensure tasks are completed in an accurate and timely manner, meeting all agreed deadlines.
4. Provide appropriate provision and supervision of the examinations staff, ensuring all exams run smoothly.
5. Act as a central receiver of the information from Examinations Boards, DfE, LA and other bodies and ensuring relevant information is shared with curriculum leaders and the Senior Leadership Team.
6. Process examination results and prepare data as required by stakeholders.
7. Ensure effective and efficient management of the Exam budget.
8. Provide and organise the timetable of examinations and tests (written, oral and practical), rooming them according to numbers and materials required, planning invigilation as necessary and equipping rooms with required facilities.
9. Provide information about students who need special consideration. This involves liaison with teaching staff, pastoral and inclusion teams, as well as effective communication with students and parents.
10. Oversee the efficient use, training and development of exam invigilators to support exams.
11. To be present on the days the centre is notified of results and results days (these dates change year on year)
12. Update examination policies annually, ensure they are compliant with JCQ regulations.
13. Create marksheets on the school information system for examinations and NEA’s.
14. Ensure senior leaders, staff and other key stakeholders receive accurate and timely management information relating to school and student performance within specific deadlines.
15. Collate, analyse and review data from several sources/systems and provide reports for the executive board/senior leaders.
16. Support senior leaders in presenting performance data that is clearly presented and analysed as required.
17. Ensure that data from external agencies is downloaded, communicated and inputted into school management information systems.
18. Ensure full compliance with GDPR legislation and regulations for data/exams area and provide clear guidance for your team and staff regarding policy and actions required.
19. As part of your wider duties and responsibilities you are required to promote and actively support the school’s responsibilities towards Safeguarding. Safeguarding is about keeping people safe and protecting people from harm, neglect, abuse and injury. It is about creating safe places, being vigilant and doing something about any concerns you might have.
20. Carry out your duties with due regard to current and future Academy policies, procedures and relevant legislation. These will be drawn to your attention in your appointment letter, your statement of particulars, induction, and on-going performance development and through Academy communications.
21. Any other responsibilities commensurate within the requirements for this role or as directed by your Line Manager and flexibility to support colleagues across team as required
Commitment to safeguarding
SHARE MAT is committed to the Equalities Act 2010 and also to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of children and young people, by adhering to the “Keeping Children Safe in Education” guidance. All staff and volunteers are regularly trained regarding our expectations in keeping our students safe. An enhanced DBS is required for every post