Casual Examinations Assistant

HARRIS CITY ACADEMY CRYSTAL PALACE

We are seeking an experienced Examinations Assistant to work within our high performing Academy. This is a casual role, working as and when required and during Summer break. You will be experienced in Examinations matters and be able to manage your workload effectively to be able to deliver high quality service.

About Us

Harris City Academy Crystal Palace is a mixed Academy for 1,300 students aged 11-18, with a large sixth form of nearly 400 students.

The Academy has three consecutive Outstanding judgments by Ofsted, with the most recent inspection in 2014 finding the Academy to be Outstanding in every aspect. We are a consistently high performing school. Our motto, ‘All Can Achieve’ encapsulates our vision that all members of the Academy community are supported and encouraged to achieve their absolute potential. We believe that a well-supported and valued staff body is the key to our success.

We are the ‘Teaching School Hub’ for Croydon and Sutton, and we are able to offer all teachers an extensive programme of first-class professional development. Harris City Academy Crystal Palace is part of the Harris Federation, and this enables us to offer you a comprehensive induction programme and training and development opportunities to support your career development including Masters and other qualifications.

Main Areas of Responsibility

To carry out day-to-day duties within the Exams Office, responsibilities include:

• Being the designated second person for exams, as per the Academy’s Exam Contingency Plan
• Responding to requests for certificates from current and past students. To assist in organising internal certificate collection days for students.
• Assisting with exams administration, including preparing exam timetables, exam folders, seating plans, photocopying and other requirements for internal and external exams.
• Assisting with setting up and breaking down of exam rooms, helping with invigilation as required.
• Liaising with the SENCO, to produce spreadsheets of staff facilitating access arrangements for students with AA needs.
• Producing an annual calendar of internal and external exam dates.
• Assisting with distributing and maintaining a register of exam rules and regulations given to students. Issuing other exam information to students.
• Producing exam name cards for students each academic year.
• Assisting in the preparation and administration of student results days. Assisting with Enquiries of Results and Appeals for external exams.
• Assisting in the examination entries and amendment process for external exams
• Receiving and logging external examination materials. Assisting in preparing exam scripts for despatch to awarding organisations.
• Participating in annual invigilation training
• Undertaking other administrative tasks (photocopying, filing, ordering exam stationery, etc)

Qualifications & Experience

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• Knowledge of MIS system for input and export of student data
• Basic training in child protection and safeguarding procedures
• Knowledge of many of the social issues facing students from disadvantaged backgrounds
• Experience of working in an inner city school or educational establishment
• Experience in a similar role
• Experience of working with young people with challenging behaviour

Next Steps

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation.

Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.

Professional Development & Benefits

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan including access to a virtual GP, electric car scheme, 26 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays) for staff who work across the full year, and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.

Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

Equal Opportunities

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.