Term time (+3 weeks in the summer), 40 hours per week, starting January 2024 (or earlier if hand-over relevant or possible)
St Mary’s Calne is a leading independent boarding and day school for girls aged 11-18. St Margaret’s Prep, which is part of the family, is a preparatory school for boys and girls aged 2-11. As a community, we thrive amidst a culture of high expectations and the education and extra-curricular opportunities we provide enable our pupils to develop into well-rounded individuals who are equipped to excel as adults. We also cater for the needs of the local community with a Sports Centre that offers excellent facilities for all.
We are delighted to be accepting applications for the position of Examinations Officer to play a key part in the continued success of our schools.
The post holder will be responsible for the administration, organisation and smooth running of public examinations and, in addition, the mock examinations for the UV (year 11) and UVI (year 13). The post-holder will also be required to work closely with staff administering other types of examinations in order to avoid clashes. The Examinations Officer reports directly to the Deputy Head Academic and is responsible to the Head for all aspects of their work.
Specific duties will include drawing up examination timetables, producing seating plans in accordance with JCQ regulations, the recruitment and training of Exam Invigilators and the responsibility for ensuring the security of exam papers.
The successful candidate will possess exceptional administration, organisational and communication skills. Experience of recruiting and managing a team would be advantageous as would knowledge of the school examinations system.
In return we offer a competitive salary, contributory pension scheme (if eligible – employers contribution 7.5%), fee remission for daughters educated at St Mary’s Calne and for sons and daughters educated at St Margaret’s Preparatory School, discounted membership of the St Mary’s Calne Sports Centre and complimentary meals during term time.
The post of Examinations Officer is offered on a term time basis (full time hours in term time, 40 hours per week) with an additional 3 weeks working in the school holidays, usually during August around the publication of A Level and GSCE exam results. The salary for this position is £28,929.44 pro rata (38 working weeks per year plus 5.6 weeks paid holiday), £34,503 FTE.
For an informal discussion regarding the role please do not hesitate to contact Michael Smyth, Deputy Head Academic via email msmyth@stmaryscalne.org
See full Job Description here, and if interested complete and return the school application form. If you require an application form to be sent in the post, please request one from recruitment@stmaryscalne.org or call 01249 857300.
Closing date for applications: Monday 28th August 2023 (interview date proposed for Thursday 7th September 2023 TBC)
