Examinations Officer

The curriculum is stimulating and challenging and our teachers are, across the board, experts in their subjects. Our approach to pastoral care means every student feels safe and can learn, and our timetable is packed with trips, talks, clubs, and activities that make the most of our location close to the centre of London.
Since September 2022, we have been part of the Harris Federation, a high-performing group of 52 primary and secondary academies in and around London.
Main Areas of ResponsibilityThis 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 and relevant 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, training and deployment of invigilators
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 from relevant staff
Checking that sufficient quantities of papers are ordered, received and that procedures for storage of papers are adhered to
Ensuring halls 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 to relevant staff for checking
Creating and distributing examination timetable for 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 & ExperienceWe 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

About UsHarris Science Academy East London is a co-educational secondary academy and Sixth Form with a mission to provide children in this part of East London with a truly world-class education.

Professional Development & BenefitsOur 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 about our benefits on our website.
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