Hours: Full time, permanent, term time only + 4 weeks.Salary: £32,151 Actual Salary (£35,954 FTE)
Your new school Ripplevale School and College, is a thriving independent special school, for 170 students aged 6 to 25 years old, located in the historic town of Rochester. As part of the Ripplevale family of schools, we provide a holistic, child centred approach to meeting the needs of our students, most of whom have an Education and Health Care Plan. Identified needs may include ASC, dyslexia, speech, language andmunication difficulties, DCD, sensory, and high levels of anxiety.Your new role As the Examinations Manager with responsibility for Data and Timetabling, you will take the lead on the organisation, administration and secure delivery of all internal and external examinations. You’ll act as the school’s key liaison with awarding bodies and the JCQ, ensuring fullpliance before, during and after exam periods.Your responsibilities will include:
1. Overseeing the secure receipt, storage and dispatch of exam materials
2. Managing candidate registrations, exam timetables and conflicts
3. Recruiting, training and managing teams of invigilators
4. Ensuring appropriate access arrangements in collaboration with the SENCO
5. Handling all logistics, rooming and staffing for exam sessions
6. Managing results day processes and distributing certificates
7. Leading on maintenance of the school’s MIS (Arbor) and progress‑tracking systems to ensure data accuracy
8. Producing data reports for SLT and overseeing reporting to parents
9. Building and maintaining the school’s annual timetable, balancing staff specialisms, rooming needs andplex therapy/intervention schedules
10. Managing mid‑year timetable adjustments in line with evolving student needs
11. Undertaking relevant training and supporting others involved in the examinations process
This is a varied, high‑impact role with significant responsibility, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced educational environment.What you’ll need to succeedYou’ll bring a strong blend of organisational skill, accuracy and confidence working with sensitive information. Experience in exam administration or school/college settings will be key, alongside:
12. Experience managing examinations, invigilators and administrative processes
13. Knowledge of JCQ and awarding body regulations
14. Proficiency with MIS systems (ideally Arbor) and handling data sets
15. Excellentmunication and interpersonal skills
16. Strong planning, time management and the ability to meet multiple deadlines
17. Ability to work calmly under pressure and maintain confidentiality
18. A flexible, solutions‑focused approach and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
While no specific qualifications are required, training or prior experience in exam administration, MIS use, orpliance with awarding body regulations would be highly advantageous.What you’ll get in returnYou’ll join a dedicated and supportive schoolmunitymitted to professional development and staff wellbeing. This role offers the opportunity to shape and enhance key operational systems that directly influence pupil oues.You will benefit from:
19. The chance to lead and develop an essential function within the school
20. Ongoing training and development opportunities
21. A collaborative working environment where your expertise is valued
22. The opportunity to make a tangible difference to young people’s educational journeys
Early application encouraged
Due to the high volume of interest in this position, we may close the vacancy before the stated deadline. To ensure your application is considered, we strongly rmend applying as soon as possible.Safeguarding recruitment statement Ripplevale School Rochester ismitted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share thismitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants. Ripplevale School Rochester is required to conduct online searches about you as part of their shortlisting process in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.
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