Curriculum and Assistant Examinations Officer

ABOUT BOSWORTH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
Bosworth Independent School is a relatively small school of approximately 300 students. This enables us to offer a supportive family atmosphere, where students and staff can enjoy their work and thrive as valued people and professionals. Our ethos is one that believes in the importance of the individual and celebrates success regardless of the level. Students come from a wide variety of countries and are motivated and aspirational, mostly aiming for Russell Group and Oxbridge.

OVERVIEW OF THE JOB
For the curriculum officer:
With direction from the Deputy Headmaster you will be responsible for the construction and maintenance of the School timetable, to include planning and responsive adaptation for the effective utilisation of School resources.

For the Assistant Examinations role:
Directly responsible to the Office Manager and with direction from the Examinations Officer you will support the planning, preparation, supervision and administration of the internal examinations and Public Examinations of internal candidates at Bosworth Independent School.

REPORTS TO
You will be directly responsible to the Office Manager. You will work within the framework set by and under the general direction of the Headmaster.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE
The following gives a guide to the main tasks and the scope of the role. These aren’t exhaustive, and may vary where necessary to suit the skill set of the post holder and the needs of the School.
1. Curriculum Officer:
 Working with the Headmaster and Deputy Headmaster to create and maintain the timetable for staff and students, rooms, classes, subjects and scheduled activities using the MIS. This will include:
 Collating and inputting students subject choices pre arrival from Admissions and post arrival following academic counselling interviews
 Produce staffing models for each intake point to identify class and staffing requirements
 Assessing and monitoring trends in subject choices to identify required teaching staff
 Liaise with the Headmaster and Deputy Headmaster to ensure teachers are recruited in good time
 Creating and scheduling classes, allocating and changing staff and appropriate rooms to maintain efficient use of resources
 Implementing changes to the timetable throughout the year
 Communicating changes with all parties involved
 Maintaining flexibility in the timetable to accommodate change
 Closing classes and completing student enrolments at the end of the term/year
 Assess and evaluate the effectiveness of the timetable on a yearly basis and suggest improvements/changes based on subject choices trends & patterns and projected intake figures
 Maintaining accurate student enrolments on the MIS pre and post arrival, pertaining to classes, subjects and scheduled activities including one to one sessions, revision, resit and surgery classes and additional learning support
 Monitoring average class sizes and tutor utilisation statistics and making changes as necessary to ensure effective use of resources
 Collaboratw with the Data Manager to set up report cycles and coordinate dispatch

2. Assistant Examinations Officer:
You must have an understanding of relevant IT systems and the School’s Exams Policy, in order to support the administration of external and internal examinations for internal candidates. As such you will:
 Collaborate on internal Mock Exams, End of Year Examinations, and the November and Summer Public examination series including:
 Coordinating with the Exams Officer, co-prepare the examination timetable and rooming and sharing with staff and candidates
 Preparing seating plans for candidates
 Prepare statements of entry and all required documentation (labels for dispatch of certificates etc)
 Briefing all students on examination procedures

You will also:
 Prepare invigilation timetables for all internal examinations including mock examinations and End of Year Exams
 Enter data for all internal candidates on to the MIS
 Be responsible for supporting Heads of Department with submission of coursework marks and samples to examination boards by the specified deadlines
 Recording the despatch of internal School Statement of Results, IELTS Certificates and Certificates for University Foundation Programme Awards and all coursework / NEAs
 Send out all examination certificates for internal and external candidates, track and record delivery
 For Mock exams, check that all papers are present and run the mock series
 Maintain electronic copies of all issued certificates and statement of results
 With the Examinations Officer manage the arrangements for the issue of examination results to candidates and staff
 Assist the Examinations Officer in preparing the results spreadsheet for the Senior Leadership Team on results day
 Keep up to date with the requirements of the role, including the latest procedures and regulations for external examinations and attend relevant training courses
 Undertake other duties in support of the Examinations Officer
 To assist with setting up the examination hall and separate settings for special arrangements

AS PART OF YOUR WIDER ROLE WITHIN THE COLLEGE, YOU WILL ALSO
 Support the School and its leadership
 Continue personal development as agreed
 Engage actively in the performance review process
 Comply with any reasonable request from the Headmaster to undertake other work
 Promote a positive working experience for everyone
 Help to provide a professional and welcoming environment for all visitors to the School

ETHICS AND BEHAVIOUR
 You will maintain standards of ethics and behaviour in and out of School. In particular:
 Treat students with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect;
 Have regard for the need to safeguard students’ well-being;
 Show tolerance of and respect for the rights of others;
 Maintain high standards of attendance and punctuality;
 Help to create and maintain a safe working environment for everyone;
 Understand and act within the relevant School, national and statutory frameworks;
 Develop and maintain a full understanding of current child protection procedures.

PERSON SPECIFICATION
The job requires that you are:
 Evidence of continuing commitment to self-development
 PC and IT literate including data entry
 Ability to gather and analyse data in an accurate and organised manner
 Pro-active approach
 Highly organised
 Able to meet continual deadlines
 Critical thinking skills
 Energetic and enthusiastic
 Willingness to learn and acquire new skills
 Demonstrates understanding and commitment to supporting the School to meet its targets for success
 Evidence of problem-solving decision making skills
 A professional and supportive team player who enjoys effective collaboration with colleagues
 Good team player, but also to work autonomously
 Good interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
 Willingness to accept additional responsibilities
 Mature and rational approach
 Neat, well-groomed and well-presented
 Clear & concise verbal communication skills
 A skilled communicator
 Presentation skills
 Good health record
 Punctual time keeper
 Ability to work core hours of School
 Flexibility for cover
 Willing to play a part in the wider life of the College community

BENEFITS
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Tech Scheme
• Car Scheme
• Free flu vaccine through Healthshield
• Free eye tests
• Financial wellbeing support via WageStream
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Group income protection
• GP24: GP Access for all
• Health Cash Plan
• Death in Service
• Long service awards
• Employee referral scheme
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

ABOUT CATS GLOBAL SCHOOLS (CGS)
CATS Global Schools is a leading education group committed to inspiring the next generation of world shapers.
With a history dating back to 1899, but a focus on the future, our group brings together 16 institutions comprising independent boarding schools, an Arts University College, English language schools and a variety of summer programmes in the UK, US, Canada, and China.

Each year, we provide 18,000 students around the globe with the education they need to develop real-life skills for the future. We are dedicated to academic excellence and our students benefit from our well-developed links to over 40 top global universities.

We create a positive learning environment where every student is empowered to make a contribution to shape their world. This is made possible because of the commitment of our pioneering, persevering people who do the very best for our students.

OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY
We are committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging. Building on our core values – Pioneering, Persevering, People – We pledge to deliver a series of events, guest speakers and focus groups to make CATS Global Schools and employer of choice for all.

SAFEGUARDING
CGS is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of children and young people. As such, appointment is subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment employment checks in line with KCSIE guidelines. This will include satisfactory references, enhanced DBS from the Disclosures and Barring Service and, where applicable, any international equivalent being obtained. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks which may include social media.