Exams and Data Officer
Location: Rishworth, Halifax, HX6 4QA
Salary: £32,177 per annum
The School is a co-educational UK day and boarding School for students aged 3 to 18. Celebrating our Tri-Centenary in 2024, the School has occupied magnificent buildings in 140 acres of Yorkshire countryside located in the heart of the Ryburn Valley for the past 300 years. The School joins traditional values with innovative Teaching and Learning encapsulating their Res Non Verba motto.
The Role
They are seeking to appoint a full time Exams and Data Officer for December start (Flexibility for term time only plus 3 weeks would be considered).
This is an exciting opportunity to take on the position of Exams and Data Officer. The post holder will play a pivotal role in ensuring students receive an excellent experience throughout examinations, whilst having responsibility for maintaining progress data within the schools MIS system (ISAMS).
You would be joining an energetic and friendly staff, dedicated to ensuring all children fulfil their potential. A willingness to participate in the wider life of the School is essential. The role offers a salary of RW17 £32,177 with a generous benefits package and as a Day and Boarding School, residential packages and or additional responsibility roles may be available.
Key Responsibilities
- The management and maintenance of the schools management information system (ISAMs).
- Oversight and management of all tasks related to the planning of, running of and review of both public and internal examinations.
- Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade and responsibilities of the role as may be required by the head of centre/member(s) of the senior leadership team responsible for examinations.
- To be the schools Data Protection Officer
Purpose of the role:
- To be responsible for managing the effective and efficient management and administration of internal and external examinations in accordance with the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) regulations (on behalf of the JCQ member awarding bodies [1]) and/or awarding body rules for exams administration in a consistent and secure fashion, thereby helping to maintain the integrity and security of the 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 in order to ensure the security and integrity of the examinations/assessments at all times
- To complete the Exams Officer Professional Standards on annual basis by ensuring a thorough knowledge and understanding of JCQ and awarding body regulations and processes, developing/acquiring the key skills needed to perform the role effectively, and signing, and agreeing to comply with, the Exams Officer Professional Standards Values and Attributes statement
- 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 the 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/maladministration before, during the course of and after examinations have taken place
- To ensure the accuracy of assessment data on ISAMS including CAT4/NGRT/NGST/PASS and external examination results
- To manage the school reporting cycle, providing technical support and assistance to staff where required
Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate to qualifications and experience
- School lunch during term time
- Free on-site parking
- Competitive pension scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Microsoft Office Work From Home Licensing
- School fee remission, the rate of which is set by the Governors (currently 66.67%)
- Develop your career in a modern, energetic school with a reputation for academic achievement and sporting excellence
- Become part of a committed and professional team in a friendly and supportive atmosphere
- Work with enthusiastic and well-motivated students in small, well-resourced classes
- Work in a caring environment with a strong pastoral ethos and students from all over the world.
- A beautiful place to work in the most idyllic surroundings set within 140 acres in the beautiful West Yorkshire Pennines
- Access to a wide suite of Continuous Professional Development
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable School, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
The last date for applications is 4:30pm Monday 28th October 2024.
Interviews to be held week commencing 11th November 2024
The school reserves the right to appoint prior to the closing date.
Previous applicants need not apply.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS.
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