Examinations Officer & Exam Access Administrator  

Examinations Officer & Exam Access Administrator

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional Examinations Officer and administrator to join Kings Norton Girls’ School and Sixth Form (KNGS). We are an OFSTED outstanding school and part of the West Midlands Multi Academy Trust, the school has a comprehensive intake and a co-educational sixth form.  We are proud of our vibrant, socially and culturally diverse school, which lies in the heart of our community, and is highly regarded in our local area and beyond. We achieve excellent academic and pastoral outcomes for students within a culture of care, concern and well-being for both students and staff.


Examinations Officer and Exam Access Administrator 

Full time, term time only plus 2 weeks during the school holidays (GCSE and A Level Results)

Grade 3, spinal column point 18-22

Full time equivalent: £29,269 – £31,364 (actual salary will be pro-rata based on term time only working plus 2 weeks)

Hours: 37 per week

We are looking for someone with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a keen eye for detail and accuracy, to take the lead in managing examinations and providing administrative support for the exam access applications.  You should have a passion for working with young people to ensure they can fulfill their potential.  As the sole examinations officer, you must be able to work independently and be proactive in ensuring all aspects of the process are effectively covered.  You will have the full support of the Assistant Headteacher responsible in fulfilling your role.  In the exam access role you will work under the direction of the SENCO.  Key responsibilities are as follows.

Examinations Officer:-

  • Liaising with awarding organisations and keeping updated on JCQ changes to ensure an updated knowledge of examination regulations.
  • Liaising with and advising subject leaders and SENCO to ensure entries, exam access arrangement applications and NEA marks are timely, accurate and appropriate to need.
  • Leading on the organisation of examination sessions, both internal and external
  • Managing a team of invigilators.

Exam Access Administrator:-

  • Supporting the SENCO in gathering evidence and arranging exams access.
  • Maintain records around exam access.

The successful candidate will find themselves working in a friendly, supportive and ambitious school, where we always strive to provide our students with an amazing learning experience. In return we can offer an excellent CPD programme. Also, the school is committed to improving staff well-being and flexible working requests are considered. Benefits include the Westfield Health Cash Plan which includes an Employee Assistance Programme, 24-hour GP helpline and exclusive rewards, discounts and special offers from over 1,000 leading retailers, restaurants, days-out and discounted gym membership.  A pension scheme (23.3% employer contribution) and a cycle to work scheme. The school is committed to safeguarding children and the post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Should you wish to discuss this opportunity prior to applying, please contact Ross Currie, Assistant Headteacher on 0121 675 1305 or [email protected].  The application form will include your supporting statement (this should not exceed 1200 words, you do not need to submit a separate covering letter), this should be submitted via email to the Headteacher’s PA, Denise Wilson [email protected].   Please note we do not accept CVs and only applications completed on the school’s application form will be considered.

Closing date for receipt of applications:  Monday 27th January 2025 at 9.00am

Interview date: Friday 31st January 2025

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