Exams Officer

Exams Officer
Permanent, part-time 0.85 FTE (Please see more details below)
BG9 £27,852 - £30,151 (£23,557 - £25,501 pro rata)
Interview date: 17th April 2023

We are seeking to appoint a highly efficient, enthusiastic and well-organised Exams Officer to manage the administration of both external and internal examinations within Ashton Park School.

This is a diverse and exciting role involving high levels of planning to ensure the accurate delivery of each exam session and provision to meet the needs of all of our students as well as efficiently manage a fantastic team of invigilators.

The successful candidate will need to be:

Highly efficient, organised and have a strong attention to detail

Have the ability to prioritise and work to deadlines and have a ‘can do’ attitude to problem solving

Be a team player and have the ability to work effectively individually as well as part of a wider team

Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate in a calm and professional manner with staff, students and parents

Confident and proficient with IT with ability to quickly and accurately record information

This is an annualised hours contract, with 1,395 hours per year. 10 days will need to be worked during school holidays, including the examination result period in August.

What we can offer you:

• Committed and supportive staff body with a real sense of community
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Ashton Park Fitness Centre offers
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free eye tests
• Access to staff sports and competitions
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Internal job market and great opportunities for progression
• Family friendly policies
• Free parking
• Staff social events

About Ashton Park Secondary School

This is an exciting time to join Ashton Park School & sixth form as we embed our vision for our school to be ‘Valued in our community for our passion for learning and a commitment to excellence within a caring atmosphere built on mutual respect, and celebration of success’. In a recent Ofsted inspection we were graded ‘Good’ in all areas.

'The new school leadership team has been mindful of staff workload and well-being when introducing rapid change’’ Ofsted Lead Inspector

Being part of the professional learning community at Gatehouse Green Learning Trust will provide the post holder with outstanding opportunities to progress and contribute to the continuing development of both school and trust.

Ashton Park is an inclusive and oversubscribed school, with over 1200 students, set in the beautiful grounds of the Ashton Court Estate in Bristol. We have many strengths including a committed team of staff who are enthusiastic and passionate about their work and supporting the young people in our care. There is a hugely impressive range of opportunities on offer for our student body. We are a very happy school community.

We truly believe Ashton Park has the potential to develop into a beacon of academic excellence over the next few years. If you are prepared for the challenge of playing a significant role in helping us achieve this and have a core belief that all students, no matter what their background or prior attainment can achieve, then we would welcome an application from you.

We wish you the very best of luck with your application and hope to meet you soon!