Academic Administrator

Description:

Academic Administrator, Abingdon to £26,000 - 30 days holiday

Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm or school hours if required

Office based, strong administration background required.

Global CTS are working with an educational establishment based in Abingdon. They are looking for an Academic Administrator to join their team as the Academic Administrator you are responsible for the organisation and smooth running of both internal and external examinations. You will act as the primary liaison between the school and external examination bodies. They will be familiar with the requirements and regulations placed on schools by both awarding bodies and the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ), and will ensure that the school is compliant with these before, during, and after examination periods.

Key responsibilities

* Perform a number of administrative tasks throughout the year for the Deputy Head Academic and Deputy Head Pastoral

* Manage arrangements for the safe and secure receipt, checking and storing of examination papers and materials

* Contribute to development and review of examination-related school policies

* Ensure appropriate access arrangements and reasonable adjustments for pupils

* Manage registration of candidates for all examinations

* Work with the finance team to ensure all examination fees are paid, as necessary

* Make sure appropriate conduct during examinations in line with regulations

* Manage the logistics for examination sessions, including timetabling, room booking, resources and staffing

* Make sure pupils are aware of their personal exam timetables, managing and resolving clashes

* Administrative tasks related to the organisation of examination sessions

* Make arrangements for sharing results with students (e.g. results day)

* Make sure results are received by the school in a secure and confidential way

* Manage retention of results, including certificates, for the school’s records

* Recording information during the completion of Strengths and Needs questionnaires

* Weekly collation of attendance figures

Key Skills and Attributes

* Flexible approach to work

* Excellent communication and IT skills

* Excellent planning and organisation skills

* Ability to work independently and meet conflicting demands within deadlines

* A proven track record of accuracy and attention to detail

* Data Entry experience

* Sound background of administrative systems

* Deal with a large volume of administrative systems whilst maintaining excellent attention to detail

* Organised, consistent and accurate approach to record keeping with excellent time-keeping skills

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