West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Highly diligent, practical and analytical Exams and Assessment Officer with several years of experience in following processes and guidelines across various sectors. Over a decade of industry experience, working in the education sector providing careers advice and guidance. Passionate about creating change and diversity, experience includes voluntary mentoring of ex-offenders helping to reintegrate them back into society and the workplace. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail. Honest and hardworking team player with a positive work ethic.
Coordinating both internal and external examinations across the whole school from Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 4. Working with the Senior Leadership Team and Heads of Department to implement examinations and assessments. Leadership and management of 15+ employees, including recruitment and training. Co-ordinating the whole school census while communicating with all staff to produce accurate and meaningful data. Managing of the options process, creating all documentation for parents and pupils. Producing accurate options booklets and organising the options evening. Setting up and conducting one to one meeting with pupils to provide support and impartial advice and guidance
Coordinating both internal and external examinations for KS4 pupils. Supporting the Data Manager to produce and record accurate data from various Heads of Departments to report back to senior management. Leading and manage all aspects of Health and Safety on site. Chief Fire Officer who implemented all fire and emergency evacuation. Managed and kept up-to-date risk assessments
Here, I actively promoted employment training programmes, apprenticeships and various other company services to schools, colleges and employers. Continuing the processes from my previous organisation I managed a caseload of schools and FE institutions in the West Midlands. Having successfully completed my NVQ Level 3 in Information Advice and Guidance, I effectively provided advice and guidance to young people (14 - 19) and adults.
My responsibilities included coordinating the entire work experience process for Key Stage 4 - from employer engagement, preparing year 10 pupils for their work placements as well as Health and Safety checks on the placements. I had also been tasked with organising, promoting and co-ordinating careers events to prepare school leavers for the world of work. Using my IAG background, I gave advice and guidance to Year 10 and 11 pupils on completing CV's, application forms, interview preparation as well as developing their presentation skills.