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About the role
As Examinations Officer, you'll be responsible for the full exam cycle, ensuring all internal and external examinations run efficiently and in line with JCQ regulations and awarding body requirements. You'll work closely with senior leaders, teaching staff and external agencies, acting as the key point of contact for all exam-related matters and ensuring everything runs smoothly, securely and on time.
Responsibilities
- Managing the full examination cycle, from planning and entries through to results and post-results services
- Ensuring all exams are delivered in line with JCQ regulations and awarding body requirements, maintaining compliance at all times
- Coordinating exam timetables, rooms, materials and invigilators to ensure smooth day-to-day delivery
- Leading and training invigilators, providing clear guidance to ensure exams are run correctly and consistently
- Working closely with teaching staff and the SENCo to deliver access arrangements and reasonable adjustments
- Supporting students throughout the exam process, including handling issues such as absence, clashes or special arrangements
- Managing results days, post-results services and maintaining accurate records and documentation
- About You
- We're looking for someone who is highly organised, detail-focused and confident managing a process with lots of moving parts.
- You will have:
- Experience in an administrative role, ideally within a school or education setting
- Knowledge and understanding of JCQ regulations and awarding body requirements (desirable)
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to work with a range of stakeholders
- Good IT skills including Microsoft Office and database systems
- The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- A professional, reliable and calm approach, especially under pressure
- How to apply?
- Please complete an online application form in full, remembering to include all employment and education details. If you need any assistance or would like any more information please contact Karen in the Aurora Group Recruitment Team at .
- Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.
- The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.
- This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled.
- Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.
Additional Information
Aurora Hedgeway is a dynamic and inspiring provision for children and young people aged 7-19 with a primary or secondary diagnosis of Autism and related social and communication needs. We offer every student the chance to explore and fulfil their own unique potential. With provision running from Key Stage 2 all the way through to post-16, we are set up to support children and young people at every stage of their academic journey.
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