Location: Putney, South-West London

Salary: Ark Support Inner London Scale 8 Points 19 to 29 (£34,452 to £40,427) depending on experience pro rata

Working pattern: Term time plus 2 weeks (41 weeks)

Contract: Permanent

Start date: 1 September 2024

Closing date for applications:  10.00am on Wednesday 24 July 2024

Interviews will take place on a rolling basis so early application is advised

About the role:

Ark Putney Academy is seeking an Examinations Manager with Data to join our team.  You will oversea and manage all aspects of public examination and certification processes, ensuring that examination board procedures are always followed.  You will be required to maintain up to date records of student and assessment details, ensuring that the information kept is both accurate and confidential.  In addition to this, you will be required to provide data support.

You will work across the academy as required, providing excellent administrative and data support to a variety of stakeholders to support the effective running of the school.

You will demonstrate:

• Knowledge of management information systems (MIS). Bromcom experience is advantageous but not essential as training will be provided
• Experience of liaising with students, staff members and external stakeholders
• A good understanding of the rules and regulations surrounding exams, storage of papers and inspection procedures
• Possess excellent administrative and organisational skills
• Be committed to Ark’s ethos of high expectations.
• Be passionate about working in a school and with young people

If you share our commitment to excellence, we want to hear from you!

View the full job description and person specification here.

About our school:

Ark Putney Academy opened in September 2012 as part of the Ark network in the London Borough of Wandsworth. We’re a mixed school with 870 students, ranging from year 7 through to sixth form. 

We adopt a holistic view to educating young people. Through our commitment to inclusion, equality and attainment, we prepare every student to be a pillar of any community.

We’ve also been celebrating a successful year so far with strong GCSE results that place Ark Putney in the top 20% nationally for progress and ahead of other schools in the local area. This reflects our excellent teaching and the dedication of our staff both to the students and each other.

Find out more about us by visiting www.arkputney.org.

We offer:

• One-to-one support, coaching and access to extensive network training to support career development. 
• We take the wellbeing of our staff seriously, therefore, staff receive regular rewards and recognition for effort.
• Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers
• Interest-free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
• Gym discounts – offering up to 40%.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.

Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer.

How to apply:  

Please visit www.arkputney.org/vacancies and submit your application. Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this advert may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. Early application is strongly encouraged.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, we would be delighted to hear from you.  To arrange a visit, an informal chat or for any queries, please contact Julie Rickard j.rickard@arkputneyacademy.org.

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Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. To meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. 

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click this link. 

We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark’s diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link.