Role: Exams Officer

Start date: January 2020 or earlier

Closing date for applications:

30th November

Serve a high-need community

Plan and teach fewer classes

Inner London Pay

25 mins to London Waterloo

Flexible term-time holiday

Committed colleagues

On-site farm & forest school

Purpose-built new facilities

Dedicated 1:1 coaching

International study tours

Flexible term-time holiday

Know every family well

Steer strategic MAT growth

Great career progression

Teachers who care

Brand new sixth form

Homework every day

Amazing residential trips

Excellent safeguarding

Sense of pride in myself

Great work experience

Annual shows & musicals

Competitive sports teams

Sex & relationships advice

Healthy & delicious food

Community service

Careers & Uni advice

Academic excellence

Staff say... Students say...

Dear Prospective Candidate, Our aim is to transform the lives of all of its pupils by giving them the skills, attitudes and academic qualifications to flourish in any career and live happy and healthy lives. We believe that every child deserves a life of choice and opportunity, and know that an excellent education, delivered by teachers who take the time to build positive relationships with pupils and their families, will support the achievement of this goal. As Headteacher and part of the founding team at Reach, I am proud to work alongside a team of colleagues who are committed to prove that family background, socio-economic status, or prior experience of education should not limit a child's potential. We are a small school, and therefore are able to place the children at the heart of everything that we do. We organise the curriculum and the school systems so that pupils can experience consistency from Reception, all the way to our Sixth Form. Both staff and students use our five central values - Reflect, Endeavour, Aspire, Show Courage and Have Fun - in every-thing that they do, and they drive our culture everywhere.

Together, we teach our students to make big goals, work hard, and enjoy their learning. Our successful results, from the Early Learning Goal to our A Levels are examples of the success and achievement brought about by this ethos. However, we know that successful teaching and learning is also reliant on quality professional develop-ment, which is why we ensure that each teacher receives individual coaching every week to ensure continuous development.

The school is located in central Feltham, only a short walk from the train station, and because of excellent transport links, staff are able to commute from leafy Surrey or central London. The future of Reach Academy is bright, as we are opening a second school, and are devel-oping a Children's Hub; we want to build a group of committed individ-uals who can be part of something much bigger. If you would like to find out more, please do get in touch and come and see us for yourself.

Beck Owen Headteacher

JOB DESCRIPTION

Exams Officer

Reports to: Operations Manager

Start date: January 2020

Salary: Competitive

Contract term: Permanent, flexible

The Role

We are seeking to appoint an Examinations Officers to join our

team. As an Examination Officer at Reach Academy Feltham

you will provide accurate information and perform administrative

duties related to students’ examinations and achievements. You

will have the passion and the skills to ensure the organisation

and delivery of internal and external examinations within the

school. This opportunity will support all students, parent / carers

and colleagues throughout the examination process, ensuring

accuracy and data compliance at all times.

The post is 30 hours per week term time plus 2 weeks during the

holidays. Please note that this role is Flexi time which means

that you will work less hours during the quieter period but more

during the busy period. This role will require a flexible approach to

working hours during key exam periods.

Key responsibilities

This role is suited to a highly organised person, ideally with project coordination

or event organisation experience and skills within a school. You will have strong

communication skills both on the phone and face to face, thrive in a fast-paced

environment.

Organise all arrangements for all public examinations (e.g. GCSE, BTEC

and A Level and Oxbridge examinations) and internal examinations. This

includes, but is not limited to, the management of timetables, making exami-

nation entries, organisation of accommodation, invigilation arrangements

and liaising with staff, students and parents over arrangements as required.

Follow all JCQ regulations related to the planning and running of public ex-

aminations, ensuring centre compliance with all requirements, keeping up to

date with changes and corresponding with the awarding bodies as required.

Providing advice and guidance to the Head of Centre regarding legislation

and guidance related to external examinations.

Manage the team of invigilators, including recruitment, training, and deploy-

ment of invigilation staff.

Deal with issues relating to appeals, reviews of marking and special consid-

eration.

Organise appropriate examination access arrangements for affected stu-

dents in conjunction with the SENCO.

Managing the safe receipt and dissemination of examination results and

certificates to candidates.

Deal with enquiries from staff, parents, pupils and students and alumni.

Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and

adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Child Protection Policy.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Teacher of

Reports to: Academy Leadership Team

Start date: September 2020

Salary: Reach MPS (above inner London weighting)

Contract term: Permanent

The Role

Key responsibilities

Other

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications

A*-C in GCSE English and Maths

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

Essential

Excellent administrative skills with intermediate or advance Microsoft Office skills particularly in Word and Excel.

High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.

Excellent written and verbal communication including a good understanding of English and its appropriate application in written and oral com-

munication.

Ability to work in an organised and independent manner, prioritising tasks and acting on own initiative demonstrating proactivity.

Ability to maintain confidentiality, handle sensitive issues in a discreet manner and work under pressure.

Experience of working within a collaborative team and supporting colleagues.

Ability to lead a team of invigilators, delivering training as required.

Desirable

Experience of working in a school, with knowledge of the external examination process.

Experience of working with school MIS systems.

“Pupils receive an outstanding education at Reach Academy Feltham. This includes their personal and

social development as well as their academic achievement.”

“The leadership team have secured a harmonious environment in which pupils learn and thrive.”

“The academy has a calm and purposeful environment combined with a sense of excitement generated

by pupils enjoying their learning.” Ofsted, 2014

New &

purpose-built

facilities

4-court Sports

Hall and rooftop

AstroTurf

High quality

science labs

Art studio and

music spaces

Drama and

dance studio Communal heart

spaces including

Farm & Garden

Spacious class-

rooms with inte-

grated technology

Age-specific

phases

6th form roof

terrace

Safer recruitment process

Reach Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

In order to meet this responsibility all candidates will be subjected to a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable

applicants. This process is outlined below. Please do not hesitate to contact the school if further detail is required.

Disclosure This post is classified as having substantial access to children, and appointment is subject to an enhanced police check of previous criminal convictions

(CRB). Applicants are required, before appointment, to disclose any conviction, caution or binding over including ‘spent convictions’ under the Rehabilitation of Of-

fenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily

debar individuals from employment – this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. Short listing Short listing will occur after the closing

date Interview Candidates will be subject to an in-depth, in-person interview and assessment, along with a telephone interview in some circumstances. At each stage

of the process candidates will be asked to address any discrepancies, anomalies or gaps in their application form or arising from information gained at the previous

stage of the recruitment process. Reference checking References from the previous and current employers will be taken up for shortlisted candidates, possibly be-

fore interview, and where necessary employers may be contacted to gather further information or address any discrepancies, anomalies or gaps in the reference provid-

ed. Probation All new staff will be subject to a probation period (which may, in certain circumstances, be extended by up to 10 weeks). The probation period is a trial

period, to enable the assessment of an employee’s suitability for the job for which they have been employed. It provides Reach Academy with the opportunity to moni-

tor and review the performance of new staff in relation to various areas, but also in terms of their commitment to safeguarding and relationships with pupils. Equal Op-

portunities Reach Academy is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and will monitor the recruitment process rigorously to ensure fair access and opportunity

for all.

If you require assistance in reading this information or in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@reachacademy.org.uk.