Exams Manager (with responsibility for Data & Timetabling)

Hours: Full time, permanent, term time only + 4 weeks. Salary: £32,151 Actual Salary (£35,954 FTE) Your new school Ripplevale School and College, is a thriving independent special school, for 170 students aged 6 to 25 years old, located in the historic town of Rochester. As part of the Ripplevale family of schools, we provide a holistic, child centred approach to meeting the needs of our students, most of whom have an Education and Health Care Plan. Identified needs may include ASC, dyslexia, speech, language and communication difficulties, DCD, sensory, and high levels of anxiety. Your new role As the Examinations Manager with responsibility for Data and Timetabling, you will take the lead on the organisation, administration and secure delivery of all internal and external examinations. You’ll act as the school’s key liaison with awarding bodies and the JCQ, ensuring full compliance before, during and after exam periods. Your responsibilities will include: Overseeing the secure receipt, storage and dispatch of exam materials Managing candidate registrations, exam timetables and conflicts Recruiting, training and managing teams of invigilators Ensuring appropriate access arrangements in collaboration with the SENCO Handling all logistics, rooming and staffing for exam sessions Managing results day processes and distributing certificates Leading on maintenance of the school’s MIS (Arbor) and progress‑tracking systems to ensure data accuracy Producing data reports for SLT and overseeing reporting to parents Building and maintaining the school’s annual timetable, balancing staff specialisms, rooming needs and complex therapy/intervention schedules Managing mid‑year timetable adjustments in line with evolving student needs Undertaking relevant training and supporting others involved in the examinations process This is a varied, high‑impact role with significant responsibility, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced educational environment. What you’ll need t