Examinations and Administration Assistant
Examinations and Administration Assistant, Full time, Permanent, Grade D: £24,790 to £25,183 per annum.
This is a new and exciting opportunity for someone who has the ambition to learn and grow with us. We are keen to provide development for the successful candidate to enable them to become a highly effective examinations manager in a large secondary school.
Whickham School is a high performing and over subscribed 11-18 school in Gateshead. Staff and students enjoy working and learning at our school and have created a culture that facilitates high levels of attainment and progress. Student progress is significantly above regional and national averages.The school has built an excellent reputation for the quality of provision for students. The school has made significant progress in becoming a place where students fulfil their potential. We want to recruit a colleague who demonstrates the ambition, drive and commitment to play a significant role in continuing this journey.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organised individual to join Whickham School as an Examinations and Administrative Assistant. As an integral member of the examinations team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient administration of examinations and assessments.Your responsibilities will include coordinating exam schedules, organising examination materials, managing examination venues, and providing support to students and faculty members throughout the examination process. You will be part of the wider administration team, providing administration support and some cover during school holiday periods.
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work in a vibrant, supportive and inclusive environment where everyone is important to our success.
To retain and recruit the highest calibre staff the school offers a number of enhancements for colleagues. These include:
- High priority for admission of children of staff to the school.
- Access to school fitness facilities, including a gym.
- Access to salary sacrifice schemes for electric vehicles and bicycles.
- Access to a range of training programmes to ensure professional development.
- A supportive environment where work/life balance issues are considered carefully
Specific details regarding the role, skills and qualities that the successful candidate will need to demonstrate, are in the attached job description and person specification. Comprehensive information about our school can also be found on our website.
Should you wish to have an informal discussion about the role please contact Steve Haigh (Director of Finance and Operations) Via email: shaigh@whickhamschool.org to arrange a suitable time.
Safeguarding Notice
Whickham School is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.Before applying, please review our Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders.
Equal Opportunities
Whickham School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.