Job Title:  Examinations Officer

Working Weeks:    39

Hours of Work:      0830-1530  Monday - Friday  (the post holder will be expected to work additional hours during the school day during the main examination periods)

Purpose :  The Examination Officer is responsible for the operational management of all controlled assessments and examinations within the academy.

We are looking for a highly motivated, organised   Examinations Officer  to join a small, supportive team.  Prior experience is not required however, experience of working with young people in an educational setting would be an advantage.   If you are an excellent communicator who is able to think on your feet whilst maintaining a high level of detail this is the role for you.  We are fully committed to on-going continuous professional development and, along with excellent in-house CPD, can offer an extremely supportive and positive atmosphere to work in.

Ormiston Endeavour Academy is an 11-16 secondary Academy situated in north-east Ipswich. As an Academy which has seen significant growth over the last two academic years, we take pride in the high levels of support, care and challenge we offer all of our students.  Endeavour students are warm, welcoming and willing to push themselves to succeed. Our  staff are committed to providing a caring yet challenging environment in which young people can learn, develop and  achieve to their full potential.

Our students are hard-working, polite and eager to learn and we are seeking to appoint an individual who is proactive, flexible and able to communicate clearly and effectively across all platforms, maintaining high expectations of learning, achievement and behaviour contributing to whole school improvement, inspiring our students and making a positive contribution to our ethos and values.   

Our curriculum is organised to allow a course of study that is broad, rich and flexible in supporting students.  In addition, we offer our students a broad enrichment programme which all staff are encouraged to participate in. 

In return we can offer you:

• Access to a wide range of employee benefits
• Parking on site and Local Government Pension Scheme
• Support from Trust wide subject network 

Our new colleague will also benefit from being part of Ormiston Academies Trust, a MAT of 43 primary and secondary academies.  The Trust’s vision is for all young people to have access to the highest academic, social and practical skills required to achieve their full potential.  OAT support all staff so that they can enhance and develop their professional skills whatever their role within the trust.   We may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date.

Please see the job description for full information about the role. You are welcome to contact us for an informal chat or to arrange a visit. Please contact c.miller@oeacademy.co.uk .  Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close early should a suitable candidate be found.

Ormiston Endeavour Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity.  Flexible working opportunities will be considered. 

All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974