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Examinations Manager @ Kingsdown School

Swindon, England, GBOnsiteFull-time
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About this role

Start date: As soon as possible

Closing date: Thursday 19th November

Shortlisting date: Thursday 19th November

Interview date: Wednesday 25th November

Contract: Permanent

Working hours: 37 hours per week

Working pattern: Term time, plus TD days and 5 days over the holidays (to include results week)

Salary Range: Actual £29,069 - £31,740 (FTE £32,578 - £35,571)

Why This Role Matters

You will guarantee the absolute integrity of our examination processes while creating an environment where students can perform at their very best. From managing JCQ compliance and secure script logistics to orchestrating seamless mock and formal exam series, your operational leadership ensures that every student experiences a calm, fair, and perfectly organised assessment window. Working closely with our SENDCo and site teams, you will make certain that access arrangements, venue setups, and candidate support operate with precision and care.

What You’ll Bring

  • Extensive, up-to-date knowledge of JCQ General Regulations, awarding body rules, and examination administration procedures.
  • Proven experience managing secure materials, EDI data transmissions via school MIS, and complex timetable schedules.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with SENDCos to implement JCQ Access Arrangements, assistive technology, and bespoke accommodations.
  • Strong leadership skills to recruit, train, and manage a team of external invigilators while holding key operational relationships with venue and site teams.
  • Exceptional attention to detail, calm resilience under pressure, and absolute discretion when managing secure data and potential malpractice investigations.

For more details, please see the Job Description attached. If you would like to know more about this opportunity, or to arrange visit or a call please contact [email protected]

This role includes regulated activity relevant to children.

River Learning Trust and Kingsdown School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism. We are an exempt employer under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

We actively value the "different contributions" you can make. We want you to be at your best during the application process; if you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know.

Note: We do not accept CVs; please apply via My New Term. We reserve the right to interview and appoint exceptional candidates early.

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