Job description
Exams and Assessment Manager
Pay Range: H8:23-26 £33,366 - £36,124 (pro-rata)
Work Patterm: Full time (term time plus INSET and 2 holiday weeks)
Start date: As soon as possible
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Core Purpose
The holder of this post is expected to carry out the professional duties of an Exams and Assessment Manager as described below to fully support the vision, ethos and policies of the school.
Main duties and responsibilities
Keep up to date with the latest JCQ regulations ensuring an accurate understanding and working knowledge of the requirements of public examinations, and ensuring the school is compliant as a centre, keeping the Head of Centre and Assistant Principal informed about any potential issues and helping teachers adhere to the relevant assessment schemes
Coordinate the collection of examination entries from teachers, check them for accuracy before submitting them to the appropriate examination boards in line with the relevant deadlines throughout the year
Plan, communicate and lead the practical arrangements for all public and internal examinations, including timetables, invigilation, rooming, seating plans, access arrangements (in conjunction with the SENCO) and the resolution of any exam clashes
Train and organise a team of exam invigilators and liaise with the HR Officer regarding monthly timesheets and payments
Take responsibility for the daily running of public examinations through the efficient management of each examination including the organisation of papers prior to each examination and correct invigilation equipment
Maintain and manage the school's secure storage for examination materials in line with the JCQ regulations, coordinate the dispatch of completed examination papers back to the relevant exam boards
Act as the first point of contact with all of the relevant exam boards regarding every element of examinations such as entries, coursework, moderation and applications for special consideration
Effectively monitor the cost of public examinations/assessments and the subsequent payments in conjunction with the Finance Team, retrieve the cost of examination fees from exam absentees
Brief students, staff and parents as to the requirements of public examinations/coursework in reference to procedure, conduct and general guidelines
Organise procedures for efficiently disseminating examination results through organising results days in August
Ensure full contact details are kept for all students taking public examinations
Liaise with staff, parents and other stakeholders to effectively deal with complaints or queries regarding the process of examinations or the subsequent results
Arrange re-marks, reports or concerns about examination results in consultation with staff, students, wider stakeholders or exam boards and co-ordinate re-sits as agreed with staff
Management of the schools data analysis software (SISRA)
Prepare for the Leadership Team, Governors, LA and others reports on the performance of different groups of students through internal and external assessment and to contribute through these reports for school self-evaluation.
Publish reports and progress cards in line with the assessment calendar on the Arbor Parent App.
Our Vision
At the Danes Educational Trust we are committed to ‘Making the Difference Together’ sharing best practice and supporting each other to be the very best we can be.
Compliance
The post holder is required to be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection; health and safety; confidentiality; and data protection and report all concerns to an appropriate person.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts.
Additional Information
All staff are required to participate in training and other learning activities and in performance management and development as required by the Trust’s policies and practices.
This job description is a guide to the duties the post holder will be expected to undertake. It is not intended to be exhaustive or exclusive and will be subject to change as working requirements dictate and to meet the organisational requirements of the Trust.
Supervision/Job Context
The post holder is managed by the Assistant Principal responsible for Data, Assessment and Exams.
Contacts
The post holder will work with all members of staff in the school and have contact with students, parents, advisors and other specialist visitors to the school.
Director Principal: Chris Mitchell
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Studio Way, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire WD6 5NN
☎ 01923284169
✉ recruitment@danesedtrust.org.uk
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