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About Us
Harris Academy Rainham is a very popular and oversubscribed 11-16 academy which is part of the Harris Federation. We joined the Federation in September 2016 and there are exciting times ahead. We opened a Sixth Form for 400 students in September 2023 and are looking for ambitious and dedicated staff who wish to be a part of our Academy. At Harris Academy Rainham we have a dedicated group of staff who are deeply committed to serve our community. We have built a school on our core values of Belong, believe, Become. These values are at the heart of our school and all that we do. What makes us different: Our values are at the centre of our school and arent simply a slogan on a website. We have a firm but fair approach to behaviour. This is built on the use of consistent routines and teaching our students how to behave. We deliver a knowledge rich curriculum that is developed by our staff to meet the needs of our students. The knowledge we teach takes our students beyond their everyday experiences and enables them to see the world differently. Our leaders are role models, they lead by example, admit mistakes, welcome opinions and love honest conversations. We are a staff united against educational disadvantage with a fierce determination to show our students the world beyond Havering. What we can do for you: Great career progression both within our Academy and the Federation. Excellent professional development opportunities. As a Leading edge school we have been recognised as being at the forefront of educational thinking and research is central to all we do. Meaningful measures to manage workload
no graded observations, early finish on a Friday, no onerous marking requirements but sensible feedback policies. Bespoke support and line management from excellent leaders across the school. Opportunities for fantastic professional growth as the school develops a sixth from. A school where subjects are front and centre of all we do. The subject determines our pedagogy.
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Summary
Do you have experience working within a school environment, overseeing examinations? We are currentlylooking to appoint anExaminations Officer to join our thriving academy in supportingthe management and organisationof examinations at Harris Academy Rainham.
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Main Areas of Responsibility
This role will involve:
Responsibility for all public examinations and internal assessment, including organisation of entries, organisation of examination sessions and all communications with examination boards
Liaison between exam boards andrelevant staff
Circulation of information and instructions from examination boards to all relevant staff
Planning, updating and distributing an annual calendar of external and internal examinations
Recruitment, induction and training of invigilators
Deployment of invigilators with regard to budget costs
Checking and overseeing the distribution of certificates
Providing facilities for external students if appropriate
In liaison with the Student Support Services, organising appropriate support for candidates with special needs
Collecting syllabus requirements, entries coursework marks and estimated grades fromrelevant staff
Checking that sufficient quantities of papers are ordered, received and that procedures for storage of papers are adhered to
Ensuringhalls are set up appropriately
Setting up the examination room provision, including any equipment
Collecting scripts and keeping these securely until sent to examination board
Keeping certificates of posting and other important certification relating to security of examinations
Collection, collation and distribution of examination results
Processing special consideration requests
Keeping accurate accounts of any fees paid by students
Providing entries lists torelevant staff for checking
Creating and distributing examination timetablefor internal and external assessments
Ensuring all students are given their statements of entry and are informed of the dates and times of their examinations
Qualifications & Experience
We would like to hear from you if you have:
English and Mathematics GCSE or equivalent
Degree or equivalent
Knowledge of the examination system and procedures
Knowledge of Microsoft software
Knowledge of National curriculum
Three years experience of working in an inner-city school or educational establishment
Experience in a similar role
Strong database skills, with the ability to produce user friendly data
The ability to recruit, organise and manager exam invigilators
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Professional Development & Benefits
Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.
In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more aboutour benefitson our website.
Safeguarding Notice
The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.
Equal Opportunities
The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.
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Next Steps
If you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation.
Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process.
We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.
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