Exams Officer - Wodensborough Ormston Academy

We are seeking to appoint an Examinations Officer  to work with the Data Manager:

• To manage the planning and delivery of all external examinations and formal internal mock examinations in accordance with exam board guidance and adhering to JCQ regulations and access arrangements.
• To support the delivery of all information related to examination entries and examination results to all stakeholders i.e. parents, students and staff
• To support the raising of attainment and progress levels through the delivery of external examinations, in accordance with JCQ guidelines and school policy, and internal mock examination schedules.
• To support the accuracy of assessment data through the documenting and verification of all qualifications. To work with the Raising Standards Manager to ensure accuracy of data recording across all cohorts.
• To support the delivery of all information related to examination entries and examination results to all stakeholders i.e. parents, students and staff.

The successful candidate will work alongside an experienced team of senior leaders and will be joining us at a very exciting stage in our journey of becoming the school of choice for families in the Wednesbury area.

In an ever-changing educational landscape, every school faces challenges ahead. At Wodensborough, we are acutely aware of what our strengths are, where we need to improve and what we need to do ensure our students have the best chance in life. The Principal aims to unite staff, students and stakeholders in a single shared vision – to aim high, to be the best and to work together to achieve this.

If you believe you have the skills, expertise, drive and determination to make a real difference within our community, we would love to see you visit the academy so that you can see for yourself what makes Wodensborough Ormiston Academy such an exciting place to be.

School visits: by appointment please.

Wodensborough Ormiston Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity.  Flexible working opportunities will be considered. 

All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

Our new colleague will also benefit from being part of Ormiston Academies Trust, a MAT of 43 primary and secondary academies.  The Trust’s vision is for all young people to have access to the highest academic, social and practical skills required to achieve their full potential.  OAT support all staff so that they can enhance and develop their professional skills whatever their role within the trust. OAT is one of the largest and longest standing trusts in the school system and is guided by our founder, Peter Murray’s belief that every child deserves the chance to thrive.

Our schools are located across a diverse range of communities, each with its own unique character, strengths and challenges. Joining the OAT family means embracing a community that values collaboration, professional growth, and the pursuit of excellence.

We believe that we all have an important part to play in raising standards. We truly believe that what we do in our classrooms changes lives. Why not come in, meet the team and join us on our journey?

For an application pack, please download from the links above

Mrs S Thomson, PA to the Principal on 0121 506 4300 or stephanie.thomson@woacademy.co.uk

Hours: 37 hours/week-term time plus training days (39 weeks) + 1 week = 40 working weeks plus holiday pay. 

Salary: Grade 4 (£27,269.00-28,624) pro rata (actual salary  £24,056.88).   Recruitment Allowance if required for an exceptional candidate

Address: Wodensborough Ormiston Academy, Hydes Road, Wednesbury, WS10 0DR

Closing Date: 9th December 2024 – 9.00am