What is the job role?

This is an exciting time to join The Futures Trust. The Trust is passionate about building brighter futures for the young people who attend its schools, and is a rapidly growing and successful Multi Academy Trust driven by a set of compelling values:

1. Learners First – young people, staff, leaders, governors and trustees totally focused upon the educational benefit of our pupils and students within a safe and supportive environment

1. It’s About Learning – young people, staff, leaders, governors and trustees totally focused upon developing and improving the learning of pupils and students underpinned by harmonious and trusting relationships

1. No Barriers – no excuses, only support to ensure young people, staff, leaders, governors and trustees maximise the academic achievement of pupils and students whilst enabling them to develop and flourish as well

We are seeking to appoint a professional Examinations Officer to manage the delivery of all internal and external examinations at Stoke Park School, ensuring full compliance with Awarding Body requirements and that students are able to achieve their best in national qualifications.

The successful candidate will be committed to building brighter futures and will be supported in the role by colleagues in School and from across The Futures Trust. You will work under the guidance of the School’s Senior Leadership Team and will contribute to our success by planning, preparing and administrating examinations in school, including training and deploying a team of Invigilators and monitoring the examinations budget.  

You will be highly organised and will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, along with up to date knowledge of national examinations practice and procedures, including of Joint Council for Qualifications regulations. You will hold a full driving licence and GCSE’s grade C (4) or above in English, Maths and ICT (or equivalent), and have the ability to ensure that examination arrangements meet the needs of all students.  

What makes us a good employer?

The Trust recognises that people's needs will change throughout their working lives and is committed to developing and delivering working practices and policies that are responsive to this. In addition to opportunities for professional development the Trust offers attractive reward and benefits packages including competitive rates of pay, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, online discount at retail, travel, theme park and other leisure providers, policies to support family and carer commitments, Occupational Health services and career pathways across the Trust.

Work Pattern

37 hours per week, term time plus 3 weeks (41 weeks per year) of which 5 days must cover the results period in August

Salary

Grade 5 - pro rata salary £19,608- £24,521 per annum

Application packs are available to download below.

Closing date: Sunday 21^st February 2021

Please note that all applications must be received on an application form. We do not accept CV’s. Applications should be returned to recruitmentadmin@thefuturestrust.org.uk marked for the attention of Suki Bains, HR Officer.

The Futures Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidates for all positions will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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