What skills and experience we're looking for
The Examinations Officer is responsible for the organisation and smooth running of both internal and external examinations. The officer acts as the primary liaison between the school and external examination bodies. They will be familiar with the requirements and regulations placed on schools by both awarding bodies and the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) and will ensure that the school is compliant with these before, during, and after examination periods.
The qualifications and previous experience required for an Examinations Officer are:
• Have a sound track record of successful administrative experience;
• Be familiar with using IT, including the Microsoft Office package and databases.
• Proven success in an educational setting, including experience of the Examinations system, would be an advantage.
• Have experience line managing staff.
This is an annualised hours post of 1436 hours per annum. There is requirement to be flexible regarding busy periods & there will be times of year when additional hours will need to be worked. It is suggested that an average of 37 hours per week will be worked.
A suggested working pattern would be:
• 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Thursday
• 8:30am to 4:00pm Friday
What the school offers its staff
All College staff enjoy a number of non-contractual benefits, including:
• Professional development
• Free refreshments
• Free on-site car parking
• A generous pension as part of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Discounts, reward cards & promo codes via our staff benefits platform
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme, at no cost to you.
The post-holder will be required to comply with the Wymondham College Code of Conduct for Staff and Volunteers.
Further details about the role
Application closing date: Applications to be considered upon receipt; therefore, early applications are encouraged.
Complete an application form at:
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Or contact the HR team on hr@setrust.co.uk / 01953 609012
Commitment to safeguarding
The post-holder will be required to comply with the Wymondham College Code of Conduct for Staff and Volunteers. Wymondham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. In accordance with the Department of Education’s “Keeping Children Safe in Education”, references will be sought on all short-listed candidates before interview.