Are you currently a lead examination invigilator or have experience in organising school examinations?
Are you looking for a permanent role? Located in South Manchester with great transport links.
Are you computer literate, highly organised and logical thinking?
Do you want more job stability and job satisfaction?
Is it important for you to work in a supportive team that are passionate about improving examination standards and processes?
Do you want to work in a diverse and inclusive community, with high standards of pupil behaviour and a calm and purposeful learning environment?
If so, this could be the ideal role for you.
At The Barlow we are looking for a permanent Examinations Officer.
The Barlow has a great reputation as an employer who provides continuous professional development and job stability.
You will benefit from:
* Working with children
* Job stability
* Local government pension scheme
* Access to varied training programmes and online training
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Cycle to work scheme
* A supportive team and working environment
* An interesting and varied role
Important Details:
* Contract: Fixed-term, 28th April 2025 – 28th April 2026
* Salary: Grade 6, Points 21-25, £32,115 - £35,235 pro rata (actual pay £28,332 - £31,080)
* Working Hours: 35 hours a week during school term time (190 days) + 10 days
* Outside of exam seasons flexible/part-time/remote working will be considered
* Start Date: Monday 28th April 2025
* Pension: Greater Manchester Pension Fund with employer contributions of 17.2%
* Location: Parrs Wood Road, Didsbury, M20 6BX
Duties of the Examinations Officer:
You will work independently from the Data and Exams Office to:
* Organise internal and external examinations
* Supervise and recruit examinations invigilators
* Be a part of the Data and Exams team supporting student progress and attainment
The Examination Officer Must:
* Have transferrable skills
* Have the ability to work independently
* Be capable of making decisions
* Be self-motivated
* Be pro-active and organised
* Have good communication skills
* Like working with children
* Ability to follow strict exam regulations (training provided)
Advantages but not essential:
* Previous experience in other relevant roles
Are you the Examinations Officer we are searching for?
If so, please get in touch - call the HR team 0161 438 2108, send over your CV, or complete and return an application form hr@thebarlowrchigh.co.uk
Closing date: Friday 14th March 2025, 8.00am
Interview: Week beginning Monday 17th March 2025
About our School
The Barlow is a highly successful, mixed, 11-16 Catholic comprehensive. In July 2024, Ofsted judged our school to be ‘Good’ in all categories. Public examination results are strong; above national average in most subject areas. We are a diverse and inclusive community, with high standards of pupil behaviour and a calm and purposeful learning environment. The school is located in Didsbury, a popular area of south Manchester, with excellent transport links.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and protecting the wellbeing of children and young people, and expects all staff to share their commitment. An enhanced DBS and social media screening are required for all successful applicants.
Our school is passionate about diversity and treat everyone equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.