Exams Officer

Oversee all arrangements for all public examination entries e.g. iGCSE and equivalent, Vocational subjects including Diplomas and AS and A2 examinations for Sixth Form students

• Organize the collection of registration and examination fees; organizing, invoicing and ensuring money collected is credited to the relevant account, in liaison with the Finance Officer.

• Co-ordinate the preparation and submission of entries to examining bodies.

• Ensure all examination papers and stationery is delivered safely to the school, being responsible for their strict security and ensuring completed papers are dispatched promptly and appropriately.

• Be responsible for arrangements for the conduct of existing and new examinations including the provision of accommodation.

• Co-ordinate the team of invigilators, with the support of the Lead Invigilators, including recruitment, training, management and deployment of invigilation staff.

• Make appropriate timetabling and room arrangements for the above and ensuring proper examination invigilation of the examinations is put in place.

• Ensure that all examinations start and finish appropriately in line with examination board regulations including the conduct of any on-line examinations.

• Ensure that pupils are given all the necessary relevant information about examination entries, the dates and times of the examinations, conduct during examinations and the collection of results and certificates and that this information is given in good time.

• Ensure that all necessary stationery and materials and other requirements are provided for examinations.

• Deal with issues relating to appeals, remarking and other administrative issues such as pupils who miss examinations through illness or who require special consideration

. • Deal with enquiries from parents and students, including former students

. • Receive examination results, certificates, and making arrangements for their issue.

• Keep up to date with the necessary policies, procedures, rules and regulations laid down by the different examination bodies.

• Organize appropriate arrangements for the support of candidates with special examination requirements (e.g. dyslexia, disabled) in conjunction with the Head of Special Needs.

• Liaise with Grade Leaders and Heads of Department to ensure appropriate timetabling and invigilation arrangements are in place for the school’s internal Year 9 and Year 10 examinations.

'• Analyze data arising assessments, questionnaires and surveys, which the school may carry out from time to time, and responding appropriately.