Examinations Officer
Bahrain, BH
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ROLE SUMMARY:
Job Title: Examinations Officer (Preferably Local Hire in Bahrain)
Department: Senior School
Other: Applications should be in English
Job Type: Full-time
The British School of Bahrain
https://britishschoolbahrain.com/about-us/prospectus
We are BSB, a school with roots in the historic and culturally rich country of Bahrain, which is now growing within the global community. Join us on this journey.
The British School of Bahrain is committed to providing a high-quality, international education for students in the Kingdom of Bahrain. We are a selective, coeducational, independent Nursery-through-Year 13 school. Our curriculum is based on the National Curriculum for England and Wales, with some adaptations to the local context and offers IGCSE and A-Level/BTEC examinations. While the language of academic instruction is English, we are a truly international school, and our pupils and staff come from over 82 different nationalities. The school has 2900 students on roll aged 3-18, it has a warm feel to it, and there is a sense of fun. Most importantly, our students are a joy to teach.
Judged as ‘Outstanding’ in both our most recent BSO and BQA inspections, we have high expectations of our students throughout their educational journey. Our aim is to provide our graduating students with a passport to the best universities, colleges and careers around the world.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Liaising with all staff, specifically heads of department, regarding entries
- Disseminating information, answering enquiries and dealing with complaints regarding external examinations with staff, students and parents
- Submitting entries for external examinations to awarding bodies in advance of deadlines
- Organising SEN provision, including liaising with the SEN coordinator regarding candidates with SEN; applying to awarding bodies for special arrangements for such candidates
- Managing the daily running of external examinations. This will include ensuring that all required materials are in the examination rooms for the start of the examinations and arrangements for candidates with special educational needs are in place
- Organising exam materials, providing safe custody of and organising examination stationery and materials, including question papers, in accordance with regulations.
- Working closely with the Sixth form team and supporting students with their transcripts for University applications.
- Ministry of Education liaison for attestation of student documents and Tawjihi process
- Administration of vocational qualifications at the centre including registration, entry of grades and certification.
- Point of contact for awarding body inspections
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
- Bachelor's degree with relevant working experience
- Is confident with the use of IT
- Excellent Microsoft skills
- Experience working with Google apps for education and iSAMS is preferred
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Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
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