Examinations Officer – Senior School – Al Waha Campus – Required Immediately

The British International School Riyadh (BISR) is an extremely well-regarded not-for-profit, co-educational school in the Middle East, catering for students aged 3-18 across its existing five campuses, providing high quality education to the expatriate community since 1979. The school is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and as a British School Overseas (BSO). BISR is also a member of the British Schools of the Middle East (BSME), the Association of British Schools Overseas (AoBSO), the Heads Conference (HMC) and the Council of British International Schools (COBIS). The school follows the English curriculum, greatly enriched by the local and international context. Learning is holistic, supported by a broad co-curricular programme, encompassing extra-curricular activities, student leadership, service learning and residential trips. Strong pastoral care supports student well-being. 

We are seeking an Examinations Officer, Senior School, at our Al Waha Campus, who will have overall responsibility for external examinations within the school. The post holder will be a dynamic and diligent individual who can work to strict exam guidelines, ensure data accuracy and display flexibility in working hours to meet the goals of this role. 

While the school’s working hours are 0745 to 1600 hours from Sunday to Thursday, the individual in this post will be required to work Monday to Friday during the examination periods, in line with the international guidelines as to when exams will take place. Due to the nature of the role and requirements within the exams cycle, a high level of flexibility and commitment is required, often working outside of the standard hours, with some work activities requiring completion during the School holidays. 

The successful candidate will:

• Be enthusiastic, highly motivated and with a strong track record of working within a similar type of role with equivalent responsibility.
• Be proficient in the use of IT software and management information systems, Microsoft, and Google workspace experience.
• Operate with a high level of dependability, self motivated, work on own initiative, solution focussed.
• Operate with a high level of attention to detail to complete tasks with thoroughness and accuracy.
• Be proficient and an excellent communicator in the English language, both verbal and written, due to the British context of the school and the examination bodies.
• Be proactive in their approach to dealing with interactions with external and internal enquiries on exam related matters in line with the school’s expected high standards. 
• Go the extra mile, including working outside of standard school hours, ensuring service level delivery is met.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills, high levels of emotional intelligence and be able to deal effectively and work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders and teams. 
• Fully support the school Mission, Vision and Motto.

We can offer:

• Highly motivated and engaged students
• A school with a strong sense of community
• A learning focused school committed to staff development

• Motivated, hard-working and dedicated colleagues, who are committed to high quality learning, student well-being and the school’s enrichment programmes

Please be aware that the school is not in a position to sponsor or transfer sponsorship for this role.

(Please note: As this is a non-teacher position, and in order to use our application tracking system (InTeachers), you will need to register yourself as a qualified teacher to complete the application form.

Closing date for all applications: Monday 26th August 2024 

BISR believes very strongly in the role of the school in safeguarding children and young people.  All staff, whatever their role in the school, will be required to undergo rigorous background checks before commencing employment.

The school reserves the right to make an earlier appointment if a suitable candidate is identified

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