Examinations Officer

Ellern Mede Schools offer high-quality, therapeutic education in a safe, secure, and inclusive environment to those who may be in-patients at one of our Ellern Mede Hospital partners for eating disorders, or – at our Orange Tree site – those who are not hospital in-patients but may have complex, multi-faceted needs such as Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH), high-functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and anxiety or depression and who would benefit from a specialised education that is focused around their needs.

We are seeking to appoint an Examinations Officer to join our outstanding and hardworking team. This is an incredible opportunity for an experienced Examinations Officer to make a real difference for children with complex SEMH needs. 

We believe that with the right care and support, our students can leave us prepared for study and work, play an active role in their communities, and lead happy, curious lives.

Main duties and responsibilities of the role.

• To be responsible for managing the effective and efficient administration of external examinations in accordance with the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) regulations (on behalf of the JCQ member awarding bodies) and/or awarding body rules for exams administration in a consistent and secure fashion, thereby helping to maintain the integrity of the assessment process
• To support the Head of centre in ensuring that the centre is compliant with the JCQ regulations and awarding body requirements in order to ensure the security and integrity of the examinations/assessments at all times
• Apply for and gain centre approval in order for the school to undertake examinations with JCQ awarding bodies.
• To act on behalf of, and be the main point of contact for, the centre in matters relating to the general administration of awarding body examinations and assessments
• To closely liaise with key stakeholders (external and internal) to ensure exams administration processes are strictly followed and key deadlines met
• To ensure examinations are conducted in accordance with the regulations
• To identify and apply for access arrangements together with the SENCO
• Through taking an ethical approach and working proactively to avoid malpractice among students and staff, supports the head of centre in taking all reasonable steps to prevent the occurrence of any malpractice/maladministration before, during the course of and after examinations have taken place

If you require any further information about the vacancy, please telephone the School Office at 020 8148 1700.

Please complete the application form below and upload it to the 'Apply Now' page. Please ensure you complete full employment and education history, including grades achieved at all levels.

• Employment type: 3 days per week, 40 weeks per year
• Salary: £30,000-£35,000 Full Time Equivalent
• Position start date: ASAP

Ellern Mede School is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Our commitment is underpinned by robust processes and procedures that seek to minimise risk and continuously promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce.

All posts within the school are subject to an enhanced DBS check. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age.