Exams Officer - Tradewind Recruitment : Job Details
Exams Officer
Tradewind RecruitmentJob Location : Blackburn, UK
Examinations Officer
Location: Blackburn
Job Type: Full-time, Long Term to start mid November
Salary: £100-£150 per day (dependent on experience and qualifications)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 08:15 to 16:15 (37.5 hours per week)
Job Description:
We are currently seeking a highly organized and dynamic individual to join our team as an Examinations Officer at our Secondary School and Sixth Form in Blackburn. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive examination services to pupils/students and staff, ensuring the smooth operation of all examination processes.
Key Responsibilities:
Examination Timetabling: Organize and schedule examination timetables, ensuring accurate planning and communication with pupils/students, staff, and relevant stakeholders.
Examination Registration: Manage examination registration processes, including documentation collection, candidate eligibility verification, and maintaining accurate records.
Venue Coordination: Coordinate examination venues, ensuring appropriate facilities are arranged and prepared, and oversee the invigilation process.
Compliance and Liaison: Liaise with examination boards, external agencies, and authorities to ensure compliance with examination regulations and guidelines.
Security and Confidentiality: Manage the secure storage and distribution of examination papers and materials, maintaining confidentiality and adhering to strict protocols.
Support for Additional Needs: Oversee arrangements for pupils/students with additional needs, coordinating reasonable adjustments and providing appropriate support.
Data Management: Ensure accurate and timely submission of examination entries, results, and relevant data to examination boards and authorities.
Issue Resolution: Resolve any issues or discrepancies related to examinations, collaborating with stakeholders to find appropriate solutions.
Regulatory Compliance: Keep up-to-date with changes in examination regulations, policies, and procedures, implementing necessary adjustments for compliance.
Support and Guidance: Provide support and guidance to pupils/students and staff regarding examination-related queries and concerns.
Requirements:
- Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
- Initiative, sensitivity, and commitment to the role and the staff team.
- Previous experience in an examination role within an educational setting (desirable but not essential).
- Flexibility to work varying hours during busy examination seasons.
- Possess effective communication and interpersonal skills to engage with students, staff, and parents.
- Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable), and professional references are required.
- CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible.
- Legal right to work in the UK.
Why Choose Tradewind Recruitment?
- Access a wide network of supportive educational professionals.
- Your development matters! We offer our people free access to over 2500 CPD courses, webinars, and resources via the incredible National College.
- Your wellbeing matters! We put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer.
- We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Take the Next Step: Embark on your teaching journey and become a valuable asset within our welcoming school community and make a lasting impact on the future generation of learners!
To register with Tradewind Recruitment or apply for the role, please contact Lisa at or call .
Note: The advertised salary range is subject to experience and qualifications.
Salary : 100 - 150
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