School Administrator Role

Role: Exams and Assessment Officer

School: Outwood Academy Carlton

Salary:  £28,598 - £29,540 

Working Pattern: 37 Hours per week, Monday to Friday, All year round.

About the Role:

Outwood Academy Carlton seeks applications from professional individuals for this key role. The successful candidate will ensure the accurate management and running of all examinations and maintain accurate pupil tracking of key assessment data, thereby assisting SLT and Curriculum Leaders in raising standards within teaching and learning. They will also provide administration and data support to staff and students within the academy and provide Business Services with data. Full training and support will be given to the right candidate.

The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and coordinating internal and external exam series and supporting the recruitment and training of exam invigilators. They will have excellent communication skills, good time management, and the ability to multitask and be able to work to tight deadlines. Strong IT skills specifically in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) are essential and experience of SIMS would be desirable, but is not essential as training will be provided on all aspects of the role.

A message from the Principal:

As Principal, I am thrilled at the prospect of introducing you to Outwood Academy Carlton, a proud member of the Outwood Grange Academies Trust, serving the community of Royston, Carlton and its surrounding areas. Our core purpose, to 'Continually and repeatedly grow, well-informed, 'good' human beings who are armed with the character, skill, emotional intelligence and qualifications to be personally, occupationally and/or professionally successful people,' is at the heart of everything we do. This aligns seamlessly with the Trust's vision of 'students first, raising standards and transforming lives,' ensuring that every student has the opportunity to thrive. 

I am immensely proud that our students possess a strong moral code and behave well in and outside of lessons and they actively contribute to the wider community.  Our students display an in-depth understanding of protected characteristics and understand the importance of fundamental British values. As an advocate of research informed pedagogical practice I am passionate about our 5 pillars of learning. Equally, I am proud of how we explicitly teach behaviours through our personal development curriculum and our positive discipline for learning and life practices. This allows all students to understand how to be safe, be responsible, be respectful and be extraordinary in the 21st century. 

The unwavering dedication of our staff, who know the needs of students and respond accordingly are pivotal in delivering this holistic education. We are seeking prospective colleagues who share our passion for developing well-rounded individuals and align with our core purpose. I look forward to welcoming you into our academy.

Mr Paul Taylor

About the School:

We promote a culture of high expectation and we foster a highly positive environment of respect, recognition and mutual support. We promote equality and value the diversity.  All staff roles contribute to this ethos. You will be joining a highly regarded Trust that prides itself on a strong shared vision, innovative practice and effective organisation. We guarantee every member of staff CPD and development opportunities and various routes for career progression within the Trust.

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Closing date - Monday 5th January, 9:00am

If you are interested or have any further questions regarding the role, we invite you to contact us at Outwood Academy Carlton by emailing Jo Poole (Vice Principal)