Examinations & Cover Officer £42,400 – £45,540 (pro rata) Hours: Start time 7.15am to arrange cover in the mornings Full-time, term-time only (39 weeks per year) plus two additional weeks. These additional weeks will include key examination periods such as GCSE and A Level results days and pre-results days in August. Responsible to: Head of Operations & Finance (or equivalent) Job Summary The Examinations & Cover Officer is responsible for the effective administration and organisation of all aspects of short-term staff absence cover and the delivery of external examinations and qualifications, in accordance with the regulations of awarding bodies. The postholder will also coordinate and manage internal examinations and assessments. Principal Accountabilities The duties outlined may be amended by senior leadership to reflect changes in operational needs, consistent with the grade and responsibilities of the role. Cover Management Key Responsibilities Arrange daily cover for teaching staff, commencing from 7:15am. Administer and record staff sickness and absence data accurately. Ensure planned absences are logged and appropriate cover arrangements are in place. Respond to absence-related queries, including emergency cover, throughout the school day. Review planned absences and the school calendar to ensure sufficient cover is arranged in advance. Monitor absence reporting systems and record absences as they ari...