Exams and Assessment Co-Ordinator / Administrator - Shaftesbury

Are you a strong administrator with exceptional attention to detail, looking to work in a busy, developing position? The Dorset Centre of Excellence, which includes Coombe House School, has a position for an Exams and Assessment Co-Ordinator/Administrator. This position offers challenge, variety, learning opportunities and a chance to play an active role in the development of the school recently gaining an ‘approved centre’ status for relevant examination and assessment awarding bodies.

Ideally you will have previous related experience of working in a School / College supporting the examination process. It is important to us that we have the right person for the team and someone with a passion for organising, detail, planning, customer service, efficient systems and processes.

As Exams and Assessment Co-Ordinator/Administrator you will be responsible for managing the effective and efficient administration of external examinations, ensuring that the school is compliant with regulations and awarding body requirements. You will be a member of the shared services team, also undertaking general administrative and reception duties as directed by the Office Manager, and ensuring there is efficient, effective organisation and administration of company business processes, procedures, and policies. Due to the varying demands of exams and assessments there will be a considerable amount of time throughout the year undertaking duties as part of the shared services administration team. 

We would like to hear from you if you can demonstrate strong administration experience with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail and have worked in a similar education setting. You will have excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office, strong relationship management skills and be confident in communicating both orally and in writing.

We are looking for someone with the highest levels of integrity and confidentiality, and an open mind with the willingness to take a fluid and creative approach to our growing company and school.

Please review the job description and person specification for further information about the role.

About the Dorset Centre of Excellence:  

The Dorset Centre of Excellence is located at the eastern edge of Shaftesbury, approximately 2.3 miles from the town centre. The site is accessed via a private road and enjoys a secluded setting within its grounds. The accommodation extends to over 160,000 sq ft, set within in grounds of 55 acres.  

Coombe House School located at the Dorset Centre of Excellence meets the needs of children and young people with  social  communication, social  emotional  and  learning needs, and all are supported by an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).  

What the Dorset Centre of Excellence can offer you:

·      A workplace set in beautiful surroundings.

·      Competitive salary.

·      31 days annual leave.

·      NEST Pension (10% employers’ contribution).

·      Death in Service (3 x salary).

·      Health Care Plan after probation period - claim back costs towards dental check ups, eye tests, prescription charges and therapies.

·      Access to an employee assistance programme.

·      On site parking, little perks of appreciation including free tea/coffee/milk.

·      Use of the gym and swimming pool (at specified times).

·      Continuous professional development and training.

·      Wellbeing support, including qualified Mental Health First Aiders on staff body.

·      The opportunity to play an integral part at the infancy of this exciting and unique journey.

This post involves working with children or vulnerable adults and/or having access to significant information about them and will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Closing date for applications:  26 August 2024

NOTE: We will close the post earlier if sufficient suitable applications are received. 

We are committed to safeguarding and expect everyone who works in our school (and visitors to our school) to share this commitment. We take all safeguarding and welfare concerns seriously and encourage our pupils to talk to us about any worries they may have. We will always act in the best interests of the child. The successful applicant must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS.