Exams and Administration Officer

Acorn Education and Care, Hillingdon Heath, Hillingdon

Exams and Administration Officer

£29120

Acorn Education and Care, Hillingdon Heath, Hillingdon

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 day ago, 3 Nov | Get your application in today.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

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Full Job Description

The Exams and Administration Officer is responsible for overseeing all aspects of examinations management within the school and coordinating all arrangements for public examination entries. The demands of this are seasonal; changes over recent years to public examinations by the major exam boards have resulted in the majority of exams now being taken during May and June. When not carrying out duties related to examinations, the post holder will work as a member of the Administration Team and manage cover arrangements as their other primary role.

  • good administrative skills.
  • computer literacy.
  • be highly efficient and organised.
  • The post holder will:
  • be articulate and able to deal sensitively with a variety of situations with teachers, examination invigilators, students, parents, and examination board representatives.
  • have the ability to be clear and assertive whilst remaining calm and composed in a variety of situations.
  • be flexible to switch between roles according to demands and seasonal needs.
  • be available to work during the summer holidays, particularly in August, to process examination results when they come in.

    Our colleagues' wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we're always looking for new ways to improve everyone's work/life balance. We're taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent)., At Hillingdon Manor, we provide specialist education for 185 pupils, aged between 3.5 and 19. Located across two sites. Our Secondary School supports around 125 pupils. Our pupils are taught in smaller class sizes and all pupils work towards a variety of qualifications dependent on their needs and ability.
  • For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care. We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth year running.

    Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward package including:
  • Life Assurance
  • Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
  • "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
  • And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that's right for you, including:
  • A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
  • 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
  • Cycle to Work Schemes
  • Electric Car Purchase Scheme
  • Critical illness cover
  • Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
  • And that's not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.