Exams Officer at Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy

Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more

We have an opportunity for a highly organised, enthusiastic and committed professional to oversee and manage all of our examination processes.

The Exams Officer is responsible for managing all aspects of the school’s internal and external examination procedures and ensuring that the process is managed accurately and efficiently so that students have an examination environment that will allow them the best opportunity to succeed.  

This key role requires you to have excellent communication skills to ensure effective liaison with Exam Boards, students, staff and Senior Management. You must have excellent prioritisation and organisational skills and a keen eye for detail. A high level of IT proficiency is important and prior experience working in an exams department would be an advantage, but not essential as full training will be given. You will have a proven track record of working with a high level of accuracy, professionalism and confidentiality and be a highly organised individual with excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise a busy workload.

Although the average hours for the post are 37 per week, you will be required to work in excess of these hours in the approach to and during the main exam season, typically from March to the end of June. Time off in lieu will then be given at other times.

Cowes Enterprise College is a successful and happy school with strong outcomes. At Cowes Enterprise College, our mission is clear: to educate for life. We are dedicated to developing a love of learning in our students and preparing them for the future, whatever it may hold. Our students’ limitless potential drives everything we do, and our purpose is to guide, support, and inspire them to reach their goals.

Why work for Ormiston Academies Trust? 

Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach – they are our greatest asset.  

We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, you can be sure of a role with purpose and meaning. 

Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys… 

• The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before – being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive 
• Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children – a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve 
• Being part of a team and community where you belong – receiving bespoke and holistic support from a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
• A supportive environment to grow your career – an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits 

Why Choose Cowes Enterprise College?

We can offer you:

• A supportive community dedicated to professional development and staff wellbeing.
• Access to a wider range of resources and opportunities through our Academy Trust.
• Guidance, advice and support from both departmental and senior leadership team who all want to make a positive difference to the education of all our students.
• Automatic pay increments unlinked to targets.

We are keen to ensure that we support the physical and mental wellbeing of our staff, we offer access to an employee advice service which provides information, helpful resources, and a counselling service. Discounted membership is available for local leisure facilities which include a gym. Staff are able to access travel discounts for ferries and we provide eye sight tests for VDU users and annual flu vaccinations. A discount programme provided by an Ormiston Academies Trust for all staff.  Staff are provided with a laptop and many have their own classrooms. We have free parking on site and we also ensure that tea and coffee is available for you during breaktime!

If you have any questions, please contact us via email info@cowesec.org

If you want to work with a great team of staff and students, and feel that you have the right skills, please apply before the closing date stated.  Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be found.

Cowes Enterprise College 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, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 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

All the academy policies can be found here: https://cowesec.org/key-info/policies