Exams Officer

Type of Position:Exams Officer
Subject:Examinations
Salary:£21,657 – 24,714 pro rata + benefits
Start Date:August 2018
Closing Date: 8 June 2018
Interviews:15 June 2018

Contract term: Permanent

Hours: 36 hours per week, term time only (plus 15 days)

Blackheath High School has an exciting opportunity for an Exams Officer to assist with the administration, organisation and smooth running of public and internal examinations. The successful candidate will oversee all arrangements for examination entries, including administration and invigilation.

Experience gained within a school examinations environment is essential, as is knowledge of examination board regulations and expectations. A high level of ICT competency is required, and experience of SIMS would be advantageous.

About the School

Rated “Excellent” in our most recent ISI Inspection (2014), Blackheath High School is a dynamic and innovative school where co-curricular activities are valued, pastoral care is strong and achievement is high.

Blackheath High School is fortunate to be part of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST) group of schools, with a long history of educating a rich social and cultural blend of students, thus reflecting the cosmopolitan character of London itself. Our ethos is aspirational, outward-looking and inclusive. We are fortunate to be located on the edge of the stunning Heath and within easy reach of historic Greenwich and Canary Wharf.

Salary is in accordance with GDST national scale (according to qualifications and experience), higher than maintained sector salary scale. 

As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

  • Competitive salaries and pay progression
  • Access to extensive professional development opportunities
  • Training grants for qualifications
  • Generous pension schemes
  • Free life assurance benefit
  • A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
  • Childcare vouchers, interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
  • A Cycle to Work scheme
  • Competitive terms and conditions of employment

For further details and an application form please download the following documents: 

Completed application forms should be sent to Sharon Read at s.read@bla.gdst.net.

Applications must be received by: 8 June 2018

Interviews will take place on:  15 June 2018

Blackheath High School and the GDST are 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 and Barring Service.

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