Exams officer

A school in Blaenau Gwent are looking for an experienced Exams Officer to support their pupils heading into the new academic year. An examinations officer s role covers: Liaising with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including students, parents, Heads of Departments, Heads of Years, teachers, reception staff, site staff, IT staff and awarding organisationsBeing aware of examination changes each academic yearManaging invigilators. This includes training new invigilators and updating existing invigilators on rules and regulation changes on an annual basisUpdating examination-related policiesManaging the examination entry process, including gathering information from teaching staff to ensure that student''s examination entries are made correctly and on time, making amendments/withdrawals etc.Managing the examination preparation process. This includes preparing examination timetables for students and staff; creating seating plans for each examination room; briefing candidates, staff and parents; receiving, checking and securely storing confidential examination materials; administering internal assessment etc.Supporting the process relating to access arrangements (for example; supporting the SENCo in making applications, roaming, training invigilators, managing emergency access arrangements etc.)Managing examination days in accordance with awarding body regulations, including preparing for each exam day, starting an examination, dealing with emergencies, ..... full job details .....