Examinations Officer

BS7: £26,421 to £27,334 per annum (pay award pending)

This is a permanent, full time, full year contract (37 hours per week, but with flexibility around the demands of workload at key points in the school year), which must include no less than 4 days in the summer holidays for examination preparation and results distribution. 

We wish to appoint an enthusiastic, well-organised and highly-motivated individual to our busy office team to take up the full duties of the school’s Examinations Officer. The successful candidate will share an office space with their immediate Line Manager, the school’s Data Manager. Forming an excellent working partnership with the Data Manager and the Deputy Head – Curriculum is a critical aspect of the role.

The successful candidate will be a team player, have a pleasant and efficient manner, and good inter-personal skills.  Of greater importance, you will have a critical eye for detail, high levels of literacy, the ability to work independently using your own initiative, and the ability to assimilate information accurately and quickly; these are essential skills. You should be competent in the use of Microsoft Office, whilst having experience of SIMS (the school’s information management system) and in particular, Exams Manager would be an advantage, however, training will be available as required.

The key duties for the Examinations Officer will be to lead and manage the entirety of the school’s examination procedures ensuring compliance with all JCQ, Ofqual and awarding body requirements. You will liaise with a wide range of colleagues, including being the primary link between the school and our large team of excellent exam invigilators. Full details of duties are given in the job specification. In addition, you may be tasked with assisting in the organisation of the school’s options processes for Y9 and Y11/Sixth Form, however, this task is under review.

Please download an application form (available from the school website page). Your completed application form should be supported by a letter of application and sent to Mr DS Northwood, Headmaster via email at: [email protected]. 

Closing date: 4.30pm on Friday 1 November 2024

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by telephone or email: Monday 4 November 2024

Interviews to be held: Wednesday 6 November 2024

NTS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.

Band E, Point 1 to 2 £29,777 to £30,296 (Paid via timesheets on a casual basis)
Term time

The Successful Candidate will:
•         Conduct supervision of work that has been set in accordance with school policy.
•         Manage the behaviour of pupils whilst they are undertaking work to ensure a constructive environment.
•         Establish productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations.
•         Respond to any questions from pupils about process and procedure.
•         Deal with any immediate problems or emergencies according to the school’s policies and procedures.
•         Collect any completed work after the lesson and return it to the appropriate teacher.
•         Report back as appropriate using the school’s agreed referral procedures on the behaviour of pupils during the class, and any issues arising.
•         Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom
•         Support pupils consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs.
•         Encourage pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage all pupils in activities.
•         Promote independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self- reliance.
•         Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement.
•         Promote positive values, attitudes and good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour.

The Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy should an effective number of applicants be received. Early applications are encouraged.

If you experience any issues whilst using MyNewTerm,  then please do not hesitate to contact a member of the HR Team via email, [email protected] or T: 01946 820 356.

Changing Lives Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.

For further details about this role, please visit our website 
https://mynewterm.com/jobs/135632/EDV-2024-WLA-20539 

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Closing date is 09:00 Friday 20 December 2024 

Part time permanent School Kitchen Cook 

Crosscanonby St John’s CE school is a happy, friendly primary school with a caring and inclusive ethos. We have a strong team who work together to provide the best we can for all of the children in our school.

Salary: OP5 £23, 893 FTE, per annum £12.38 per hour, term time only, 20 hours per week

You will be required to:
•    Devise, prepare, cook and serve food following agreed menus and accommodate any special dietary requirements.
•    Maintain a high standard of cleanliness in the school kitchen, including all equipment and the surrounding work areas.
•    Take responsibility for setting up, cleaning and tidying up the dinner hall tables and chairs.
•    Comply with all Food and Health and Safety standards and regulations
•    Take responsibility for maintaining and ordering stock.
•    Ensure stock is stored and labelled appropriately.
•    Take responsibility for keeping accurate records.
•    Be prepared to undertake training.

The successful candidate must have:
•    NVQ L3 Support Staff (including school kitchen modules) or similar.
•    Food Hygiene certificate
•    Knowledge of health and safety procedures and regulations.
•    Ability to adapt, manage and organise self and work without supervision.
•    Recent and relevant experience of working in a kitchen.
•    Confidence in literacy and numeracy.
•    Experience in keeping accurate written records.
•    Experience in ordering and controlling stock.
•    Ability to relate well to children and adults.

Hours of work will be term time only plus three days for deep cleaning. Hours to be worked will be 9:30 – 1:30 Monday to Friday (20 hrs per week).

For more information or to arrange an informal conversation, please email Mrs Kelly Bowe at [email protected] 

Application forms can be obtained from the school office or from the Cumbria County Council website- applications must be made using this form. Prior to interview successful applicants will be required to complete a criminal self-disclosure form.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  The offer of a contract will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and excellent references.

The closing date for applications is 23rd October 2024 Visits to school are welcomed- please phone the office to arrange a visit.
Interviews will be held on 25th October 2024.