Vacancies
The Thomas Hardye School is a 13-18 mixed comprehensive school with 2300 on roll including 800 in the Sixth Form. It is a part of the Wessex Multi Academy Trust. We can offer excellent working conditions, a supportive environment and plenty of opportunity for further development at one of the most successful comprehensive schools in the country. The superb facilities include an on-site nursery and a new sports complex.
The Thomas Hardye School is part of the Wessex MAT group of schools, committed to equal opportunities and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Current Vacancies
Examinations Manager with Exam Data Responsibility
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Contracted Hours: |
Full-time - 37 hours per week. Annual leave to be taken during the school holidays. |
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Contract Length: |
Permanent |
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Salary |
Grade 9. £32,061 with possible increments to £36,363. Requests for reduced working over the school holidays will be considered, but this would come with a pro-rata adjustment. |
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Closing Date: |
Wednesday 12th August |
The Thomas Hardye School is seeking to appoint a highly organised Examinations Manager to take the lead in ensuring the provision of a compliant and robust examination process at both Key Stages 4 and 5. The successful applicant will problem solve, follow all school policies and procedures, and manage a small team without direct supervision. They will manage and maintain the accuracy, integrity, and security of examination data throughout the examination cycle.
You will have excellent ICT skills, and be a highly competent and effective communicator. The postholder will be responsible for the collection, processing, analysis, and distribution of examination-related information, ensuring compliance with awarding body regulations, school policies, and data protection legislation. This will include providing accurate examination data and reports to senior leadership, teaching staff, pastoral teams, and external agencies as required.
The postholder will supervise and line manage other examination officers, as well as a large team of casual exam invigilators.
We require someone with:
- experience of working in a school in line with examination processes.
- attention to detail and a proven track record of accurate data entry.
- working knowledge of examination administrative requirements of external bodies.
- good understanding of data protection requirements.
- a dedication to, and thorough understanding of the processes involved in safeguarding children and young people.
- a commitment to inclusion and diversity.
We can offer:
- A friendly and supportive working environment, with supervision and training.
- The opportunity to build on existing skills and knowledge through continuous professional development.
- A generous pension scheme, employee benefits scheme, on-site nursery, and discounted local gym membership.
If you have any queries about the post please contact: Linda Morrison, Deputy Head Teacher.
Please send your letter of application together with a completed application form to Miss Lauren Pointer (Headteacher’s PA) by the deadline.
Wessex MAT will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. In line with KCSIE guidance, this will be part of safer recruitment checks, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.
Wessex MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and Children’s Barred List check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
Wessex MAT recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a workforce which reflects diversity from the communities it serves. The Trust values the contributions from all staff from a wide range of different backgrounds and actively seeks to promote an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. The Trust supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance. Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010 Wessex MAT welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process which is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.