Meridian Business Support are proud to be working on behalf of an Ofsted rated ‘Good’ school based in the Manchester area.
They are keen to employ an experienced Exams Manager to work in their vibrant school as soon as possible to be responsible for the organisation and smooth running of both internal and external examinations.
Role: Exams Manager
Term: Temp contract until the end of August 2025
Salary: Band 6 pt 23-25 (£32,076 - £33,945) pro rata £27,732.76
Location: Manchester
Hours: Monday to Friday 8am – 4pm Term time only - plus 6 days to include INSET days
Main responsibilities
1. Recruit, train and manage all invigilators
2. Liaising with the SLT, Middle Leaders and other relevant staff regarding examination entries, coursework and assessment procedures and protocols, and ensuring the smooth running of the examination cycle at all key stages for both internal and external exams
3. Disseminating information, answering enquiries and dealing with complaints regarding external examinations with staff, students and parents/carers
4. Submitting entries for external examinations to awarding bodies in advance of deadlines
5. Understand the regulations and requirements of all examinations held by the school, both internal and external
6. Comply with all JCQ and awarding body regulations and keep up to date with any changes to these
7. Manage arrangements for the safe and secure receipt, checking and storing of examination papers and materials
8. Write, develop and review examination-related school policies
9. Work with the SENCO to ensure appropriate access arrangements and reasonable adjustments for appropriate pupils
10. Manage registration of candidates for all examinations
The ideal candidate
1. Good educational background with strong numeracy skills
2. GCSE’s grade in English and Maths 4 or above or equivalent
3. Recognised minimum NVQ Level 3/4 (or equal) qualifications gained through professional development, or a combination of formal off the job training plus experience in a similar environment
4. At least two years of working in a school/college administrative setting
5. Experience of working with confidential and/or sensitive data and understanding of GDPR/data protection principles and implications
6. Managing the administration of examinations
7. Experience of line managing other members of staff, and overseeing the work/providing guidance and relevant training to others (such as invigilators)
8. Experience in data management and of analysing and extracting information and producing reports for a variety of audiences
9. Experience of using a Management Information System (MIS)
10. Experience of working with awarding bodies and regulatory organisations e.g. JCQ
11. Understanding and knowledge of exam board regulatory requirements if direct ‘experience’ cannot be demonstrated
12. Knowledge of the principles of examinations timetable planning
13. Complying with statutory regulations set by external bodies
14. High level of attention to detail and accuracy
15. Competent with common IT systems e.g. Microsoft Office, MIS
16. Excellent Data Analysis skills
17. Health and safety issues as they relate to this environment
18. A good telephone manner
19. The ability to work flexibly and quickly under pressure
20. To keep up to date with all relevant regulations and developments in secondary school/college curriculum and examination systems
Interested and feel you have the experience and skills to perform well in this role? Then attach your CV now to avoid disappointment or email amanda.buckley@meridianbs.co.uk or call 07867 101187 for further information. #J-18808-Ljbffr