Exams and Cover Manager

This is a permanent role, 37 hours per week term time plus 10 additional days. The normal working hours are currently Monday to Thursday 7.30am to 3.30pm and Friday 7.30am to 3.00pm with a half hour break for lunch. The post holder is responsible for the organisation and administration of public and internal examinations within school. The successful applicant will also be responsible for
recruitment, training and managing a team of external invigilators. As Cover Manager you will be responsible for ensuring appropriate and cost effective cover arrangements are in place for absent teaching staff. This post is open to experienced Exams Officers as well as those new to the post as training will be provided.

We are strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If you are invited for an interview, you will be required to disclose all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure and Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed. This role will include Regulated Activities and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure is required for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to an online search and may be asked to clarify or expand on information sourced, at interview. This policy outlines the Trust’s approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders.

Please return completed applications to: c.collings@pchs.cheviotlt.co.uk. The closing date for completed applications is 12 noon on Thursday 4 July 2024. Applications received after this date will not be considered.

In addition to a competitive salary the Trust contributes to a local government pension scheme for staff and provides staff with access to a range of salary sacrifice purchasing schemes and various health benefits including a generous sick pay scheme. Staff also have access to our recently refurbished onsite fitness suite.