Examinations Officer

Examinations Officer

Required from: October 2019
Contract term: Permanent
Hours: 36 hours per week, term time only (plus 15 days)
Salary: £22095 - £28656 (pro-rata £19408 - £25171) dependent on qualifications and experience

The role

Blackheath High School has an exciting opportunity for an Exams Officer to assist with the administration, organisation and smooth running of public and internal examinations. The successful candidate will oversee all arrangements for examination entries, including administration and invigilation.

This is a full-time position, 36 hours Monday to Friday, Term Time with additional 15 days being worked in the School holidays. It is essential that the post holder is available to work during the month of August (from A level results until the end of August), in order to process examination results.

Experience gained within a school examinations environment is essential, as is knowledge of examination board regulations and expectations. A high level of ICT competency is required, and experience of SIMS would be advantageous.

As the Exams Officer your responsibilities would include:

• managing all aspects of the examinations system
• being the main point of contact between the school and the awarding bodies
• accurate entry of student examinations in advance of deadlines
• organising exam materials, providing safe custody of and organising examination stationery and materials
• managing the exams timetable including room bookings and seating plans

About Blackheath High School

Founded in 1880 by the Girls Day School Trust (GDST), the UK’s leading network of independent girls’ schools, Blackheath High School is a selective school for girls aged 3–18 and was rated “excellent” in our most recent ISI Inspection (2014). We are fortunate to be located on the edge of the stunning Heath and within easy reach of historic Greenwich and Canary Wharf. Following an £18 million investment over the last five years, our brand new Senior School opened this year, and has been provided with state-of-the-art facilities to ensure that our school environment matches the excellent standard of education we provide.

There are many good reasons to work with us. Blackheath High School has a real sense of community, and you’ll be part of it. You’ll be part, too, of the wider GDST family and you’ll be in the company of some of the best and brightest people in independent education. We also offer a variety of benefits, such as:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• Generous pension schemes
• Free life assurance benefit
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment

For further details and an application form please email s.read@bla.gdst.net

Applications must be received by: 18 October 2019 at 12 noon.

Interview date to be confirmed.

Blackheath High School and the GDST are 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 Disclosure and Barring Service.