What skills and experience we're looking for
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification or experience in relevant discipline
• Excellent numeracy/literacy skills
• understanding of the examination systems for secondary school children
• Reception or customer service background
What the school offers its staff
This is a fantastic opportunity to really make a difference to young people’s lives. We are ideally looking for someone who has experience in a similar role for this versatile post as Exams officer with administration and reception duties included.
Further details about the role
Our students approximately 40 on role, who experience barriers to learning are offered the opportunity while at our school to sit a range of examinations. You will be responsible for accurately, planning, organising, and managing systems to ensure the exam seasons run smoothly. You will also be acting as part of the front of house reception & Admin team
We want to hear from you if you have excellent IT skills, knowledge of exam and MIS systems in a school, have an eye for detail and excellent organisation skills, you will also need to have good customers service skills and a professional manor.
Our students are 11-16 years and have been excluded or are close to being excluded from mainstream school. Students are referred to us by schools and the Local Authority. Our Teaching groups are small between 2 and 8 students per class.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Forge ensures that all children learn in a safe, caring and enriching environment. Children are taught and offered support to keep themselves safe, to develop positive and healthy relationships and to avoid situations where they might be at risk, including being exploited by others. The Forge recognises safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility. Everyone who comes into contact with children and their families has a role to play.