A fantastic opportunity awaits at a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Bolton for an Exams Officer to start ASAP.
Purpose of the role
• To be responsible for managing the effective and efficient management and administration of all external (and internal) examinations in accordance with the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) regulations (on behalf of the JCQ member awarding bodies) and/or awarding body rules and requirements for exams administration in a consistent and secure fashion, thereby helping to maintain the integrity and security of the examination and assessment process.
• To provide support, advice and guidance to the head of centre / senior leadership team in ensuring that the centre is compliant with the JCQ regulations and awarding body requirements to ensure the security and integrity of the examinations and assessments at all times.
• To act on behalf of, and be the main point of contact for, the centre in matters relating to the general administration of awarding body examinations and assessments.
• To closely liaise with key stakeholders (external and internal) to ensure exams administration processes are strictly followed.
• To understand JCQ and awarding body key dates and deadlines and have in place robust procedures to ensure these are met.
• To ensure examinations are conducted in accordance with all relevant regulations.
• Through taking an ethical approach and working proactively to avoid malpractice among students and staff, supports the head of centre in taking all reasonable steps to prevent the occurrence of any malpractice (which includes maladministration) before, during the course of and after examinations / assessments have taken place.
Hours
Monday - Thursday 8am - 15:30pm
Friday 8am - 12:30pm
Contract length: 2nd February - 12th June
Pay
£25,000 - £30,000
Submit your CV and a brief personal statement outlining your interest and what you hope to gain from this opportunity.
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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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