Examinations Officer

We have the position of Examinations Officer opening up at Northgate High School. You will be responsible for ensuring all examinations are conducted in accordance with regulations and work proactively to avoid malpractice among students and staff. You will be the main point of contact for the centre in matters relating to the general administration of awarding body examinations and assessments.
- To be responsible for managing the effective and efficient administration of external examinations in accordance with the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) regulations (on behalf of the JCQ member awarding bodies) and/or awarding body rules for exams administration in a consistent and secure fashion, thereby helping to maintain the integrity of the assessment process
- To support the Head of centre in ensuring that the centre is compliant with the JCQ regulations and awarding body requirements in order to ensure the security and integrity of the examinations/assessments at all times
- To act on behalf of, and be the main point of contact for, the centre in matters relating to the general administration of awarding body examinations and assessments
- To closely liaise with key stakeholders (external and internal) to ensure exams administration processes are strictly followed and key deadlines met
- To ensure examinations are conducted in accordance with the regulations
- Recruit, train, update and manage a team of invigilators
- Of examination entry requirements
- Excellent understanding of examination administration
- Of examination entry requirements
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to lead a team
- Able to work as part of a team
- Prioritise work and plan work schedules and work loads
- Ability to take the initiative
- Recognised competence in literacy, computer literacy and numeracy
- Data analysis skills
- Proven ability to consistently record information with meticulous accuracy
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to work under pressure

About the school/organisation
Northgate High School is an 11-18 school situated on the edge of Ipswich. Our school is an impressive site, with purpose-built centres maintained and equipped to the highest standards, including recent investment in technology.

We embrace three core values of Respect, Determination and Teamwork. These values are fundamental to the calm and positive learning environment that we strive to achieve at all levels across the school.

Following Ofsted’s 2019 inspection under the new framework, we remain a ‘Good’ school. Ofsted noted that “pupils enjoy coming to this school” and that “the Sixth form is a vibrant learning community, where every student is valued as an individual.

The ethos at Northgate is underpinned by our genuine desire to support the wellbeing of every student and staff member ensuring that they can realise their full potential. We value our staff highly and, if you join us, you will be working in a school that is committed to staff wellbeing, offers a first class professional development programme carefully linked to the School Improvement Plan and Performance Management Objectives. This means that our CPD programme strengthens the link between personal autonomy and our aims as a school. We maintain positive links with other local schools and universities.

Along with the extensive CPD programme we offer a competitive pension scheme and benefit package which is available to all staff.

Being an employee of Northgate High School allows you access to an Employee Benefits scheme saving you money on many High Street brands, a cycle-to-work scheme, use of the sports facilities, library, and free parking. Hot meals are available on-site during term time. We also offer entry into a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.