Pupil Administrator / Exams Officer
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Job Title: Pupil Administrator / Exams OfficerLocation: The Grange Therapeutic School, Knossington, Oakham LE15 8LY
Salary: £20,906.25 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Pupil Administrator / Exams Officer to join our close-knit team at The Grange Therapeutic School, part of Acorn Education.
Purpose of Role
To plan, organise and provide administrative support to the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team in an efficient, effective and timely way and in compliance with the requirements of Outcomes First Group Education and Care.To be responsible for the efficient and effective running of the administration of all internal and external examinations within the school, including liaising with staff, pupils, invigilators and examination boards, adhering to national regulations and guidelines.
To maintain all pupil records and communication to a high standard.Administrative Contribution to Ofsted Inspections
Assist in the collation and printing of the termly student magazine and end of term school reporting cycleTransport/Taxi Liaison
To handle incoming calls to the service, taking detailed and accurate messages and relaying them promptly to the appropriate personTo welcome visitors in a professional and courteous manner and promptly ensure that the appropriate person is informed of their arrival, arranging refreshments as required
To ensure that identification is seen and verified for all visitors to the site
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide word processing, administrative and clerical services in a professional and confidential manner to ensure correspondence is handled in a timely and appropriate manner and that good relations are maintained with parents, Local Authorities and other bodiesPlan and support internal and external enquiries, a reception of visitors and a busy switchboard
Co-ordinate and support responses to emails, letters and telephone enquiries in a professional and sensitive manner
Support and assist in the preparation of routine and monthly reports where necessary
Liaise with Senior Leadership Team and Heads of Departments to support them in fulfilling their roles and ensure compliance with school procedures
Reception, answering telephone calls, taking messages
To be responsible for managing the effective and efficient management and administration of external examinations in accordance with the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) regulations (on behalf of the JCQ member awarding bodiesl) and/or awarding body rules for exams administration in a consistent and secure fashion, thereby helping to maintain the integrity and security of the assessment process
To ensure all pupil records are kept up to date on both internal and external systems.For a full list of Duties and Responsibilities, please see the Job Description
About Us
The Grange Therapeutic School is an independent school for students aged 8 -18 years with social, emotional and mental health difficulties. Our school is based in a Victorian country house near Oakham with stunning views and fantastic facilities to develop not only the educational, but also the social and emotional needs of our pupils.With access to woods and lakes on site, the school has an ethos about delivering a personalised curriculum tailored to, and driven by, the individuals. Behaviour is currently rated as “Outstanding” by Ofsted.
We need hardworking, pupil centred staff who are resilient and willing to go the extra mile. In return we offer significant investment in your professional development, a supportive staff group and opportunities for progression.
Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.
We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.
Why join Acorn Education?
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:
Life AssurancePension scheme with options to increase your contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
Cycle to Work Schemes
Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.