Exam Officer

The Job:

Eden School have an exciting opportunity for an Exams Officer to join the school. This is a varied role as you will also support the SENCO with administrative tasks and support on Reception. The actual salary for this position is from £23,822 to £26,243 per annum. If you would like an informal chat prior to application, or to arrange a visit to see our wonderful setting, please contact the school Business Manager -djones@eden-ept.com

What does this job do?

• To be responsible for managing the effective and efficient administration of external examinations in accordance with the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) regulations
• To be the main point of contact for, the school in matters relating to the general administration of awarding body examinations and assessments.
• Develop, maintain and help to operate systems to record pupils’ assessments in both curriculum and non – academic subjects.
• Responsible for the maintenance and development of high levels of achievement and progress by ensuring pupils and staff have accurate and up-to-date assessment data and analyses.
• Management of termly data collections.
• Manage the electronic production of all aspects of assessment and reporting communications to parents, pupils and other stake holders as require
• To prepare and present reports and analysis for Senior Leaders, Board and other professional bodies. 
• Responsible for producing data for Governors/SLT after every round of tracking and as and when requested throughout the year.

What are the job requirements?

• Experience providing administrative support at a high level
• Proficient computer skills and experience of using Microsoft Office packages, particularly Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint
• Experience of organising and providing administrative
• Experience of handling a wide range of enquiries and an excellent telephone manner
• Experience of taking and writing minutes, summarising discussions and writing concise reports in a fast-paced environment. 
• Knowledge of standard office administrative practices and procedures
• Collecting relevant Information and monitoring timescales and deadlines
• Knowledge & understanding of the education sector including schools and academies

About us:

Eden is a small special school for young people aged 8-16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH), which currently has up to 60 pupils on roll. We pride ourselves in delivering our SHINE values of success, health, inspire, nurture and empower, as we strive to attain the best outcomes possible for our pupils.  

We are a rapidly improving school with high ambitions and expectations for all of our pupils and passionately believe that every pupil has the capacity to become a successful learner in school and prepared for their future working lives. Our pupils thrive in a culture defined by mutual respect and good behaviour. 

All our students access the National Curriculum, studying GCSEs and vocational qualifications. We provide a knowledge-based academic curriculum alongside vocational qualifications and an enrichment programme. Our therapeutic provision provides targeted support for the SEMH needs of our pupils.

About the Education Partnership Trust (EPT)

EPT was established in 2012 as a multi-academy trust and is an approved academy sponsor. Our vision is to create outstanding schools which transform learning, lives and communities. We benefit from our diverse and unique range of schools which include secondary mainstream, alternative provision and special and have a proven track record of sustained improvement. Our schools are united by a drive to improve opportunities and outcomes for children and young people within a collaborative learning culture.

Our staff are our most valued asset so we continually invest in our colleagues and we believe that all teaching and support staff posts within our schools are key in terms of supporting pupil achievement and improving their life chances. As such we are keen to recruit dedicated and ambitious professionals who will add value to our schools and trust by helping our young people to succeed.

“If you’re good at what you do, you can work anywhere. If you’re the best at what you do, we want you to work for Education Partnership Trust.”

Our extensive range of rewards and benefits include:

• Healthcare cash back plan provided free by the trust includes optical, dental, physio, diagnostics, health assessment, NHS prescription charges, hospital cover, discounted gym memberships plus lots more.
• Employee Assistance Programme including, counselling, CBT, and wellbeing initiatives.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Access to government pension schemes.
• Free parking.
• Electric Car Scheme (Salary Sacrifice).
• Training, mentoring and progression opportunities including our Emerging Leaders programmes.
• Trust wide intranet to share knowledge and resources. 

Incomplete application forms will not be shortlisted, if you need to discuss a reason for being unable to complete a section, please contact the recruitment team HR@ept-uk.com.

Please be advised, as part of due diligence checks, online searches will be carried out on shortlisted candidates.