Exams Officer/Cover Manager

Job description

Our clientare seeking a dedicated Exams Officer\/Cover Manager to join their team basedin Hunstanton. You will be working on a full time, permanent basis (37 hrs per week, 40 weeks per year term time + 2 weeks) and in return will receive 22,183 - 24,491 per annum pro rata (11.50 - 12.69 per hour) plus excellent company benefits!

About our client:

Our client's companyis a wonderful place to work and learn. Their expectations are high because they know their students can achieve them and more. Our client's standards are high because they value positivity and mutual respect. Their positive learning environment challenges students to be the best they can be.

Key responsibilities of our client's Exams Officer\/Cover Manager:
Managing cover for absent staff on a daily basis, ensuring cover staff have clear guidance.Liaising with external supply agencies as neededContributing to the recruitment & training of cover supervisors.

Organising cover staff for long-term and pre-planned absence.Be responsible for the supervision of external agency supply staff.Overseeing Evolve Trip Management, including cover needs.Liaising with all staff, eg heads of department regarding estimated and exam entries.

Disseminating information, answering enquiries and dealing with complaints regarding external examinations with staff, students and parents\/carers.Submitting entries for external examinations to awarding bodies in advance of deadlines.Organising SEN provision, including liaising with the SEN coordinator regarding candidates with SEN and relevant Access Arrangements.

Managing the daily running of external examinations. This will include ensuring that all required materials are in the examination rooms for the start of the examinations and arrangements for candidates with special educational needs are in place.

Organising exam materials, providing safe custody of and organising examination stationery and materials, including question papers, in accordance with regulations.Due to the routine of the school, the workload may not be evenly spread throughout the year. Flexibility of hours, and a flexible attitude and willingness to assist others in the team, when required is necessary.

Qualifications and experience our client are looking for in their Exams Officer\/Cover Manager:
Level 2 EnglishLevel 2 MathsHighly ICT literate able to use the internet, database, MIS systems, Microsoft Office package and e-mailExperience in prioritising and managing workloadExperience of working to immovable deadlinesExperience of working accurately with great attention to detail
Skills our client are looking for in their Exams Officer\/Cover Manager:
Ability to focus on standards and the belief that all students can succeed given the right opportunity and supportCalm attitude and ability to work under pressureExcellent ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writingGood organisational and time management skillsCommitment to continued personal developmentAssimilate information quickly and prepare succinct summariesAbility to communicate to staff on all levels, both written and orally.

Demonstrate a commitment to equal opportunitiesA willingness to relate to the local communityAble to relate well to school staff, candidates of all abilities, parents and carersSetting high standards to staff and students by personal example
Personal qualities our client are looking for in their Exams Officer\/Cover Manager:
Positive attitude to workCan work well as part of a teamDecisive, determined and self-confidentIntegrity, trustworthy, honest and openAccessible and approachableExcellent attendance and punctualityExcellent interpersonal skills
The benefits of becoming our client'sExams Officer\/Cover Manager:
CPDPension schemeHoliday PayCycle to Work Scheme
Closing date: 5th December 2021

If you think you have what it takes to become our client'snew Exams Officer\/Cover Manager, apply now, we would love to hear from you!