I am delighted be working with a Teesside based Academy who are looking to recruit a SIMS Manager and Examination Officer. This is a permanent position.
Hours of work: Term time only +10 days, 37 hours per week - flexible.
The Role:
The successful candidate will be responsible for the day to day support of the MIS systems across the Academy. As part of a team you will provide data support and be responsible for the administration and organisation of all internal and external examinations. Principally, GCSE at key stage 4 and A Level at key stage 5 in accordance with regulations laid down by the awarding bodies. You will be supported by the Assistant Examination Officer.
Key Tasks:
- Manage and administer the registration, assessment and reporting systems,
- Create and coordinate the list of annual SIMS tasks
- Creating all new SIMS user accounts
- Creating and management of all aspects, mark sheets and grade sheets
- Maintain and support school report sessions
- Liaison with support services
- Maintain awareness of future SIMS software updates and the benefits and impacts
- Creating reports
- Maintaining student profile reports using Assessment Manager
- Ensuring the correct entries and arrangements are made for all examination in advance of deadlines
- Manage coursework dispatch and uploading digital submissions
- Manage the daily running of examination including preparation of materials
- Manage post examination jobs
- Provide a centre timetable
- Brief candidates of examination regulations
- Ensuring candidates are aware of individual timetables
- Recruit manage and train invigilators
- Verify monitor exam fees and charges
The above list is not exhaustive, this is a varied role and therefore a flexible approach to the working day is required to ensure the ICT system is maintained. There will also be a requirement to support the Academy events from time to time.
Key Competencies:
- Minimum GCSE grade B or above in Maths and English( or equivalent)
- Prior administration experience is essential
- A relevant administrative qualification is desirable
- Exam officer experience is desirable
- Very strong communications skills is essential
- Strong IT skills
- Use of MIS systems
This is a great opportunity to join a highly reputable Academy who offer a great working environment and fantastic benefits.