Examinations Officer
Exams Officer
Grade G SCP 23-27 (£33,366 - £37,035)
Pro rata salary (£30,036 - £33,339)
37 Hours-TTO + 15 days
Permanent post
Required As Soon As Possible
We are seeking to appoint a dedicated, highly organised and enthusiastic Exams Officer to join our school.
Thornleigh Salesian College is a large 11-18 Roman Catholic school under the trusteeship of the Salesians of Don Bosco. Our identity as a Catholic Salesian school and the inspiration we receive from the life of St John Bosco shapes our ethos and spirit, placing the developing child at the centre of everything we do.
The ideal candidate for this Examinations Officer role may have previous experience of organising the examinations in accordance with regulations within schools. Experience of SIMS will be an advantage.
The Examinations Officer will- Liaise with school staff regarding examination entries and manage the daily running of the exams.
- Submit entries for external examinations to awarding bodies in advance of deadlines.
- Answer queries regarding examinations with staff, students and parents.
- Organise exam materials, providing safe custody of and organising examination stationery and materials.
- Organise the examination rooms and seating plans.
- Provide a timetable to include dates, times, venues and number of students.
- Arrange invigilation, including briefing and training invigilators in school procedures.
- Have excellent administration skills, computer literacy and be highly efficient and organised.
- Have a clear commitment to safeguarding.
- Be articulate and able to deal sensitively with a variety of situations with pupils, teachers, examination invigilators, parents and examination board representatives.
Interviews: Wednesday 21st May 2025
The job pack and application form can be downloaded from the school website at www.thornleigh.bolton.sch.uk
Please return completed application forms to recruitment@thornleigh.bolton.sch.uk
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.