How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?
Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).
If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #team OFG!
Job Title: Exams & Administration Officer
Salary: Up to £28,000 per annum (not pro rata, pre-tax take home salary)
Location: Hillingdon Manor School, Uxbridge
Hours: 35 hours per week – Term Time plus 5 days during School Holidays
Contract: Permanent
UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
Job Summary
The Exams and Administration Officer is responsible for overseeing all aspects of examinations management within the school and coordinating all arrangements for public examination entries. The demands of this are seasonal; changes over recent years to public examinations by the major exam boards have resulted in the majority of exams now being taken during May and June.
When not carrying out duties related to examinations, the post holder will work as a member of the Administration Team and manage cover arrangements as their other primary role.
The post holder will have:

• good administrative skills.
• computer literacy.
• be highly efficient and organised.

The post holder will:

• be articulate and able to deal sensitively with a variety of situations with teachers, examination invigilators, students, parents, and examination board representatives.
• have the ability to be clear and assertive whilst remaining calm and composed in a variety of situations.
• be flexible to switch between roles according to demands and seasonal needs.
• be available to work during the summer holidays, particularly in August, to process examination results when they come in.

About us
At Hillingdon Manor, we provide specialist education for 185 pupils, aged between 3.5 and 19. Located across two sites. Our Secondary School supports around 125 pupils. Our pupils are taught in smaller class sizes and all pupils work towards a variety of qualifications dependent on their needs and ability.
For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.
We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.
Why join Options Autism?
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.
We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
253382
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £28,000.00 per year
Benefits:

• Health & wellbeing programme
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 253382