Examinations Officer
The Nelson Thomlinson School
Cumbria
- New
- Salary:
- BS7: £26,421 to £27,334 per annum (pay award pending)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 1 November 2024
Job overview
This is a permanent, full time, full year contract (37 hours per week, but with flexibility around the demands of workload at key points in the school year), which must include no less than 4 days in the summer holidays for examination preparation and results distribution.
We wish to appoint an enthusiastic, well-organised and highly-motivated individual to our busy office team to take up the full duties of the school’s Examinations Officer. The successful candidate will share an office space with their immediate Line Manager, the school’s Data Manager. Forming an excellent working partnership with the Data Manager and the Deputy Head – Curriculum is a critical aspect of the role.
The successful candidate will be a team player, have a pleasant and efficient manner, and good inter-personal skills. Of greater importance, you will have a critical eye for detail, high levels of literacy, the ability to work independently using your own initiative, and the ability to assimilate information accurately and quickly; these are essential skills. You should be competent in the use of Microsoft Office, whilst having experience of SIMS (the school’s information management system) and in particular, Exams Manager would be an advantage, however, training will be available as required.
The key duties for the Examinations Officer will be to lead and manage the entirety of the school’s examination procedures ensuring compliance with all JCQ, Ofqual and awarding body requirements. You will liaise with a wide range of colleagues, including being the primary link between the school and our large team of excellent exam invigilators. Full details of duties are given in the job specification. In addition, you may be tasked with assisting in the organisation of the school’s options processes for Y9 and Y11/Sixth Form, however, this task is under review.
Please download an application form (available on the school website page). Your completed application form should be supported by a letter of application and sent to Mr DS Northwood, Headmaster via email at: admin@nts.cumbria.sch.uk.
Closing date: 4.30pm on Friday 1 November 2024
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by telephone or email: Monday 4 November 2024
Interviews to be held: Wednesday 6 November 2024
About The Nelson Thomlinson School
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The Nelson Thomlinson School is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational secondary school with sixth form situated in Wigton, Cumbria. There are approximately 1300 students at the school between the ages of 11-18.
The Nelson Thomlinson School was founded in 1714, with its present school forming in 1969 after joining together with Nelson Thomlinson Grammar School and the Wigton Secondary School. In 2012, a multi-purpose hall was opened by former headmaster, Mr Ireland, which was named The Peter Ireland Building.
Headmaster
Sam Northwood, MA, MEd
Values and vision
The Nelson Thomlinson School wants all students to achieve academic excellence in a caring and nurturing learning environment. It works at maintaining strong relationships with parents and pupils and believes that in order to succeed, a three-way partnership needs to exist. The school has the motto: Fide et Operis, translating from Latin to Faith and Works. Ofsted’s most recent visit in October 2023 highlighted our strong traditions and a school where pupils (and staff) are proud to live out it’s values. NTS also has a dedicated Professional Development department where opportunities for staff development and training are made a priority.
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