Vacancy for Exams Assistant at Swavesey College

Salary: Meridian Trust Grade 5, Point 5

Hours of work: 37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year

We are seeking a reliable and organised Exams Assistant to support the smooth running of internal and external examinations at Swavesey Village College. You will work closely with the Exams Officer and other invigilation staff to administer examinations and ensure correct procedures are followed in all areas by students. You will be responsible for maintaining the integrity of the examination process while creating a calm and supportive environment for students during what can be a high-pressure time.The successful candidate will have great interpersonal skills and the ability to work as an individual, as well as part of a team.

The Opportunity

• Assist with liaison with departments and exam boards to manage an administer all internal and external examinations.
• Assist in the management of examination result days.
• Assist in collecting and processing all information required by exam boards.
• Ensure information is complete and presented to a high standard.

The ideal candidate

• A strong administrative background and understanding of the education system.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to give direction with strong organisational skills.
• Possess a willingness to learn.

About Swavesey Village College

Swavesey Village College was judged to be Outstanding in all categories by Ofsted in May 2024. Ofsted report that ‘Swavesey Village College is a welcoming, inclusive school with high ambitions for all’, and that ‘Leaders have created a vibrant, successful school where all are welcome and all can succeed’.  Moreover, they feel ‘The curriculum for personal development is exemplary’. The achievements of our students are remarkable, both academically in examination success, and across an incredibly wide range of sports, arts and other co-curricular areas.

Swavesey is a village community school located close to Cambridge with excellent transport links to Cambridge and the pretty market town of St Ives, however, we have a considerable local and national reputation for academic excellence and innovation as part of our Academy Trust – Meridian Trust.

About Meridian Trust

Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire. 

Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to - 

• Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
• Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
• Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
• Cycle to work scheme
• Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme
• Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
• Free on-site parking
• Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays        

To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/. 

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.

Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced. 

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.