Examination and Cover Officer

Role: Examination and Cover Officer

Location: Somervale School

Start Date: September 2025

Closing Date: 9am, Monday 16th June 2025

Interview Date: Week Commencing 16th June 2025

Hours: Term Time, 5 Inset Days plus 2 weeks
              37 hours per week
              Example: 7.30am - 3.30pm, Monday to Thursday and Friday 7.30am - 3pm (Exact hours to be discussed at interview)

Salary: Grade 6 SCP 18 - 22
             £30,559 - £32,654 (Actual Salary £27,849 - £29,758)

We are looking to recruit a well organised, reliable and self-motivated individual with excellent communication skills to administer all matters relevant to internal and external examinations as well as manage the day to day organisation of supply cover.

Experience working in education and with databases is beneficial but not essential, as full training will be provided to the successful candidate.

Organisation, time management, able to work under pressure and the ability to communicate effectively are of great importance within this role.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To closely liaise with key stakeholders (external and internal) to ensure exams administration processes are strictly followed and key deadlines met
• To act on behalf of, and be the main point of contact for, the centre in matters relating to the general administration of awarding body examinations and assessments
• To manage the day to day organisation of supply cover.
• To seek reliable supply staff from the school’s bank of supply teachers or agencies.

About Somervale School:
Somervale School is a very popular, high-achieving, 11 to 18 mixed comprehensive school situated in Midsomer Norton, on the outskirts of Bath and on the edge of Somerset. The school occupies a large, attractively landscaped site with an excellent range of specialist accommodation and facilities. We are part of the Midsomer Norton School Partnership, a multi-academy trust consisting of secondary and primary schools.

We place our students at the heart of everything we do. We believe in working hard, being kind, and enjoying learning. The school received its third judgement of Good by Ofsted in June 2022, and its high-quality academic curriculum and excellent student engagement and pastoral care were noted.

Why Join Us?
There are many advantages to working for us. Included in your actual annual salary is generous annual leave entitlement, access to a local government pension scheme, sick pay scheme, cycle-to-work scheme, free eye tests and employee assistance helpline. You also have access to an employee benefits platform which offers savings on everyday essentials to special offers on travel, dining, and entertainment.

We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the closing date if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

Closing Date: 9am, Monday 16th June 2025

Interview Date: Week Commencing 16th June