Examinations Officer GEMS Westminster School RAK

Examinations Officer at GEMS Westminster School RAK is responsible for all external examinations including IGCSE, IAL, Progress tests, PISA, TIMMS, PIRLS, IBT (MOE) for the Winter and Summer seasons of each academic years. The job was announced by the school on January 30, 2024. Candidate desirous for the role should submit their application now.

Responsibilities of Examinations Officer

• To assist the SLT to issue IGCSE, IAL, Progress tests, PISA, TIMMS, PIRLS, IBT (MOE) examination results on Summer Results Days.
• To process all students in all subjects for estimated entry for each exam session, liaising with appropriate SLT and HoDs.
• To process all students in all subjects for Full Entry for each exam session, liaising with appropriate SLT and HoDs.
• To assist students with any questions they may have regarding examination issues.
• To distribute all examination material, including curriculum updates, subject specific information sheets, mark schemes and examiner’s reports, coursework record sheets and actual examination papers, to SLT and HoDs.
• To distribute publications booklets to SLT and HoDs and to co ordinate purchase and payment.
• To liaise with Director of Ace in applying for special requirements or consideration and informing exam boards of center based extra time allowances.
• To oversee HoDs arrangements for external moderation where needed.
• To provide information for HOYs of Sixth Form and Year 11 regarding I/GCSE and GCE issues.
• To assist staff with any questions they may have regarding examination issues.
• To liaise with CAIE UK and regional Offices, Edexcel Regional Office, Edexcel London Office, Pearson’s UK Office and Oxford AQA.
• To liaise with the examining board accounts departments regarding invoicing, examination and moderation fees.
• To apply for examination timing changes and changes due to examination clashes to the exam boards.
• To co ordinate with CIE and Edexcel Regional Advisor regarding INSET provision.
• To process all Post Result issues (access to scripts, clerical checks and remarks) ensuring correct paperwork is provided for students, parents and exam boards.
• To process late entries, tier changes and student detail changes.

Job Requirements of Examinations Officer

• Bachelor Degree in Education.
• Minimum 2-5 year experience in similar role.

Skills & Knowledge Desired

• Excellent Communications Skills in English Language.
• Able to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Work well under pressure.
• Leadership capabilities.

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