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Exam and Cover Manager

Posted 3 months ago

  • Hale, Greater Manchester
  • Temporary
  • £16 /Yr
  • Sponsored

Job Title: Exam and Cover Manager
Type of Business: Education
Location: Altrincham
Hourly Rate: �16.00
Start Date: ASAP
Length of contract: TBC
Hours: Mon Fri 7:30 - 15:30 (45 mins unpaid break) Term time only
Benefits: Access to the GI Group Benefits hub for discounts and saving on holidays, retail, health and wellbeing.
GI Group are now seeking to appoint an Exam and Cover Manager to our client based in Altrincham. The Exam and Cover Manager will be responsible for delivering and co-ordinating all examination and teacher cover activities.
Main Duties of the Exam and Cover Manager:

  • Efficiently and effectively manage all aspects of the administration and entry of public and internal examinations at all levels including GCSE, Advanced level and vocational courses for all candidates
  • Act as the main point of contact for Examination Boards
  • Collect and distribute information from the Examination Boards to Heads of Department, as appropriate
  • Keep staff informed of changes to specifications, training events and deadlines
  • To receive and record daily staff absence information and report this to SLT / School Business Manager/ HR Manager
  • To manage the day-to-day cover arrangements in school, using internal cover where available and liaising with staffing agencies when necessary
  • To ensure appropriate cover work is available for cover lessons


Role Requirements:

  • Recognised administrative qualification at NVQ3 level, or above or the equivalent gained through experience.
  • Experience of working in a school environment and managing the administration of exams and cover
  • Managing / Supervision of other members of staff
  • Knowledge and expertise of working with SIMS or similar management information systems.
  • Evidence of a pro-active approach to planning and prioritising work, with the ability to use initiative appropriately.


Hiring Contact: Laura Vieira
Agency: GI Group
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