School Admissions/Examinations Officer, Nightingale Community Academy

Salary: Grade S01 £33,519 - £35,067 Actual (£39,145-£40,952 FTE) 

Location: Nightingale Community Academy, Tooting, SW17 7DF

Working Pattern: 36 hours per week, term time only 

Nightingale Community Academy is a special school in Wandsworth for 120 boys aged 5 to 19 with social emotional and mental health needs.

Primary pupils benefit from a purpose-built classroom hub and outdoor adventure playground and access to weekly music lessons and a comprehensive therapy service. Secondary and post-16 students are offered a broad curriculum including vocational courses such as motor vehicle studies, construction, horticulture and hospitality. All pupils benefit from regular animal therapy at Tom’s Farm, which is located on the spacious school site.

Staff at Nightingale Community Academy take pride in the development of young people in a safe and stimulating environment and are offered a rewarding and varied career in return. To find out more about us visit www.nightingaleca.org

We are seeking a highly organised and compassionate School Admissions/Examination Officer to join our team. The School Admissions/Examination Officer is responsible for providing comprehensive administrative support to the School Business Manager and Head Teacher, ensuring the smooth operation of the school office and the effective management of external examinations. This successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining the integrity and efficiency of the school’s administrative and examination processes.

We are looking for an organised, detail-oriented, and proactive School Admissions/Examination Officer to join our team and help manage all aspects of the examination process, ensuring that our students have a smooth and efficient experience during exam seasons.

Key Responsibilities:

• Organise and manage the administration of all internal and external exams, including timetabling, rooming, and invigilation

• Ensure adherence to all relevant examination regulations, including those set by awarding bodies, and ensure the security and confidentiality of all exam materials

• Liaise with external exam boards to coordinate the delivery and receipt of exam papers and results

• Oversee the recruitment, training, and management of exam invigilators

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of exam entries, results, and student special requirements

• Provide students with the necessary information regarding exam dates, venues, and any adjustments they may be entitled to

• Handle post-exam processes such as results collection and the management of enquiries about results (EARs)

• Support the Senior Leadership Team with any administrative tasks related to assessments and reporting

Key Requirements:

• GCSE Maths and English

• Strong school administration and Exams Officer experience

• Proven experience in an administrative or exams-related role, ideally within an educational setting

• Knowledge of examination regulations and procedures

• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Rewards & Benefits: 

• Enhanced parental leave schemes 

• Cycle to work scheme 

• Season ticket loans 

• Employee referral scheme

• Membership to Discounts for Teachers  

• Discounted gym membership subscription including digital fitness 

• Comprehensive training and development 

• Access to counselling advice and support via Health Assured 

• Commitment to wellbeing supported by our occupational health service and mental-health first aiders 

• Scope for career progression across eight college centres, 14 academy schools and shared services team 

• Pension scheme - the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS) both of which have life cover and financial protection for your family

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details on the role and the skills, experience and knowledge we are looking for.

Nightingale Community Academy is part of Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust, an established family of specialist academies and college centres that provide for over 1500 pupils and students with a wide range of learning abilities and additional needs. To find out more about us, and what makes us a special place to work please visit https://www.ohcat.org/work-for-us/

For an informal discussion about the role, candidates are invited to contact the reception on: 020 8074 9096 or info@nightingaleca.org 

To apply for the role please use the quick apply option to submit an application. If you have any queries, please contact info@nightingaleca.org.  

Your application form will be scored according to each of the requirements laid out in the person specification for this role. Please demonstrate in your statement how your experience, skills and knowledge match the criteria that are required for the role.

Please note that CV applications cannot be considered.

Closing date: 16th December 2024

Interview date: the week commencing 17th December 2024

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointments made will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.