Job Description

Head of STEM

(Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) &

Examination Officer

Location: Kings Oxford

Reports to: Director of Studies, Academic Programmes

Head of STEM

To play a major role as a middle manager in the development of all aspects of the School, including its policies and their implementation.

To lead and manage the Academic STEM departments, by providing clear direction and communication of departmental aims, ensuring:

To lead and manage the Science and Maths departments To teach and model the delivery of outstanding lessons, equipping students with the knowledge and skills needed to achieve the highest grades To be accountable for student progress and attainment within the department To implement strategies and interventions for raising student progress and attainment as evidenced by internal data collection and external examinations To establish a safe learning environment where students enjoy and achieve To responsible for Health and Safety requirements within the department, in conjunction with the Health and Safety co-ordinator To promote scholarly enquiry and a love of Science and Maths To quality assure and enhance the practice of other members of staff in the department To review and develop the curriculum, involving subject specialists and students to motivate, inspire and equip students with 'the best that has been thought and said' To communicate and liaise with staff, students, parents, agents and members of the broader community as appropriate Job Scope: Line manages Science and Maths Teachers Department budget o Responsible for Science and Maths subject content and delivery, ensuring that SoWs reflect current pedagogical thinking and good practice Member of Oxford Academic Leadership Team Engage with other STEM Leaders in Brighton, Bournemouth and London Duties and
Responsibilities Teaching and Learning:

To undertake an appropriate timetable of teaching To inspire members of the department by planning and delivering consistently good/outstanding lessons and provide an example of good pedagogic practice and high expectations To act as a team leader, creating a vision, sense of purpose and pride in the department o To be responsible for creating a mindset of continuous improvement within the department, with regards to the courses and the pedagogy of teaching and learning in the department To communicate and monitor the highest standards of teaching and professional conduct within the department To observe, record and give feedback to teachers of the department at least once per term o To ensure all teachers within the department set, and mark, homework in accordance with the school's policy, keeping records of attainment To perform departmental work scrutiny on a regular basis, as set by the DoS (Aca) To coordinate assessment for internally assessed courses such as the Advanced Level Foundation, preparing assessment tasks, standardising and moderating marking To track student performance for all teaching groups in the department, and work with teachers to identify remedial support Where required, identify and put in place measures to support students with Special Educational Needs, coordinating with the SENCO Provide feedback regarding course effectiveness Department Organisation: To hold (and to keep records of) regular departmental meetings in a way that promotes the exchange of ideas, actions and informs and develops good practice To develop up-to-date (i.e. reflect the latest developments and thinking in this area) comprehensive schemes of work that include a range of teaching and learning styles that provide a rich experience for students and incorporate a variety of assessment methods to ensure accurate judgments on student progress. To be responsible for maintaining discipline in the department including supporting staff during lessons when appropriate and closely monitoring demerits issued by the department To perform termly results analysis and prepare for annual Departmental audit To ensure departmental teaching rooms are kept tidy and are stimulating learning environments To plan and request appropriate resources for the teaching and development of the subject To provide practical technical support and advice within a specific subject area and lead on course design To coordinate the entry of students for all types of exams relating to this department o Advise on allocation of students to classes, and monitor progress in conjunction with teachers and report any issues to appropriate staff Identify staffing needs and co-interview when appointing new staff To prepare the department for inspection (Ofsted and British Council) To oversee the department development plan, its implementation and the part it plays in the whole school development plan Assist with cover where required Staff Development: To keep abreast of the latest developments in Academic STEM course designs and ensure that new developments and changes in curriculum, syllabus and course content are introduced and delivered To have day-to-day responsibility for mentoring and monitoring newly qualified teachers within the department Undertake yearly Staff Appraisal, monitoring quality of teaching and learning (observation, feedback, and record keeping) providing advice and training where required Meeting with individual departmental teachers throughout year to ensure CPD/Appraisal Plans are active Take a lead role in any staff disciplinary issues and measures Induct new staff according to Kings Induction process To identify needs for staff development within the subject areas To delegate tasks in a way which maximises the use of available talent, experience and enthusiasm for staff within the department To keep up to date with developments and new ideas related to the subject If required, be a form tutor carrying out the associated responsibilities Other: Actively contribute to the School Development Plan Contribute to the Self Evaluation of the school based on performance of the department Be aware of any Health and Safety issues in the department and raise them with line manager o Advise external visitors on modules run by department To undertake such other duties as may reasonably be asked of you by your line manager or a senior manager To teach Chemistry to KS5 level students as part of your standard teaching allowance To work collaboratively with other Head of Departments Kings Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Purpose of the role (Examination Officer)

To be responsible for managing the effective and efficient management and administration of external examinations in accordance with the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) regulations (on behalf of the JCQ member awarding bodies1 ) and/or awarding body rules for exams administration in a consistent and secure 1JCQCIC is a membership organisation comprising the eight largest providers of qualifications in the UK. The JCQ is a not for profit Community Interest Company, limited by guarantee. It is funded by its members. Members: AQA (AQA Education Ltd), CCEA (Northern Ireland Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment), City & Guilds, NCFE, OCR (Oxford Cambridge and RSA Examinations), Pearson, SQA (Scottish Qualifications Authority), WJEC fashion, thereby helping to maintain the integrity and security of the assessment process To provide support, advice and guidance to the head of centre/senior leadership team in ensuring that the centre is compliant with the JCQ regulations and awarding body requirements in order to ensure the security and integrity of the examinations/assessments at all times To complete the Exams Officer Professional Standards on annual basis by ensuring a thorough knowledge and understanding of JCQ and awarding body regulations and processes, developing/acquiring the key skills needed to perform the role effectively, and signing, and agreeing to comply with, the Exams Officer Professional Standards Values and Attributes statement To act on behalf of, and be the main point of contact for, the centre in matters relating to the general administration of awarding body examinations and assessments To closely liaise with key stakeholders (external and internal) to ensure exams administration processes are strictly followed To understand JCQ and awarding body key dates and deadlines and have in place robust procedures to ensure these are met To ensure examinations are conducted in accordance with the regulations Through taking an ethical approach and working proactively to avoid malpractice among students and staff, supports the head of centre in taking all reasonable steps to prevent the occurrence of any malpractice/maladministration before, during the course of and after examinations have taken place Main duties and responsibilities Before examinations Planning Maintain and develop systems to manage and coordinate all aspects of the exams administration process Research and understand qualifications and how they are assessed Identify and access relevant support available from external stakeholders (Awarding bodies/JCQ/Network group/National Association of Examinations Officers/The Exams Office, etc.) o Comply with JCQ and awarding body regulations, guidance and instructions and keep abreast of developments/changes/updates Effectively use JCQ and awarding body online tools where required (e.g. the Centre Admin Portal (CAP), secure extranet sites) Ensure familiarity with the centre's Management Information System (MIS) Oversee (as the main administrator) and manage appropriate access rights for relevant internal stakeholders using JCQ and awarding body online tools Manage own time effectively to ensure key tasks are undertaken and external key dates and deadlines are met (Achieved by creating and working to an annual exam plan) Communicate clear internal deadlines and processes for gathering/sharing examrelated information from/with relevant internal stakeholders Brief candidates/staff/parents/carers on examination regulations and requirements o Actively support the head of centre in co-operating with the JCQ Centre Inspection Service, an awarding body or a regulatory authority when subject to an inspection, an investigation or an unannounced visit Annually confirm the information required by the National Centre Number Register (as administered by OCR on behalf of the JCQ) and informs of any changes to centre status o Manage arrangements to receive, check and store confidential question papers and examination material safely and securely at all times and for as long as required in accordance with the regulations Support the head of centre in managing potential conflicts of interest by informing the awarding bodies to timescale for each examination series and recording the measures taken to mitigate any potential risk to the integrity of the qualifications affected Contribute to the creation/review/update of exam-related policies/procedures as required by the regulations and accurately reflect working practices in the centre Support the Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) in implementing examination access arrangements and reasonable adjustments for eligible candidates (processing approval applications and requesting modified papers by the published deadlines) Entries Observe the awarding body's terms and conditions for the entry and withdrawal of candidates for their examinations/assessments Register or enter candidates for an examination or assessment in accordance with the awarding body's published procedures for that qualification Submit registrations, examination entries and certification claim by the deadline(s) o Implement processes and liaise with relevant internal stakeholders to gather correct entry information to internal deadlines implementing strategies to avoid late (or other penalty) fees Maintain required identifiers for each candidate entered for an examination/assessment and enter candidates who are on roll at the centre as internal candidates Verify the identity of all students that are entered for examinations/assessments Effectively use internal and external IT systems to submit and manage awarding body registration and entry data Liaise with the Finance Department to ensure fees are paid as instructed and at the time specified by the awarding bodies Submit any applications for transferred candidate arrangements in accordance with the JCQ/awarding body requirements Liaise with relevant internal stakeholders to ensure final entries that have been submitted to an awarding body are regularly monitored, submitting timely changes (amendments/withdrawals) to ensure candidates take the correct papers at the correct time and enabling awarding bodies to deliver accurate results to the centre Pre-exams Recruit, train, update and manage a team of invigilators Manage the arrangements for the timetabling, rooming, seating, resourcing and invigilation of examinations in accordance with the regulations Effectively resolve exam timetable clashes and manage overnight supervision arrangements (where arrangements may be required as a last resort once all other options have been exhausted) in accordance with the regulations Ensure all candidates are notified of their examination entries and the dates and times of their examinations/assessments in accordance with the regulations Ensure all candidates are aware of the JCQ and awarding body information and regulations regarding the conduct of their examinations/assessments prior to these taking place Inform the JCQ Centre Inspection Service where it is intended that a timetabled examination for any candidate(s) will be conducted at an alternative site Confirm relevant internal stakeholders to complete administrative tasks associated with centre assessed work in an accurate and timely manner in accordance with the requirements of awarding bodies and moderators Support the Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) (or equivalent role) in implementing examination access arrangements or reasonable adjustments for eligible candidates (appropriate arrangements for rooming, resourcing, facilitation, invigilation etc.) Effectively manage arrangements for the secure storage and dispatch of examination scripts for marking During examinations Exam time Effectively manage the conduct of examinations in accordance with JCQ regulations and/or awarding body rules Ensure all exam accommodation is prepared in accordance with the requirements Effectively deploy fully trained invigilators to exam rooms according to the requirements Manage unexpected issues/irregularities which may affect the conduct of examinations Support the head of centre in investigating and reporting cases of suspected or actual malpractice in connection with an examination as required by the JCQ and awarding bodies o Manage emergency access arrangements for eligible candidates as the need may arise during exam time Maintain the confidentiality and security of candidates' responses and dispatch scripts according to the requirements Submit to the published timescales, relevant follow-up reporting to awarding bodies' in relation to the very late arrival of candidates for examinations and applications for special consideration where candidates meet the published criteria After examinations Results and Post-Results Ensure candidates and relevant internal stakeholders are aware of processes, key dates and deadlines in relation to the issue of results and the arrangements for post-results services Plan, prepare for, and manage the restricted release of results and the distribution of provisional statements of results in accordance with JCQ regulations and/or awarding body rules Effectively use internal and external IT systems to access and manage awarding body results information Understand awarding body results indicators and provide support for relevant internal stakeholders in accessing results reports/analysis tools Effectively use external IT systems to administer post-results services in accordance with the regulations to the published deadlines Manage and administer the receipt, distribution and retention of examination certificates according to the regulations Other Successfully complete/adhere to the Exams Officer Professional Standards on an annual basis Acquire/evidence a thorough knowledge of JCQ and awarding body regulations and requirements Acquire/develop the skills required to undertake the role effectively and efficiently Engage in the centre's Appraisal/Professional Development Programme Undertake training, update or review sessions as required Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade and responsibilities of the role as may be required by the head of center/member(s) of the senior leadership team responsible for examinations, for example: o the preparation for and conduct of internal examinations under external examination conditions o other exams-related administrative tasks
Type of contract: Full-time/ Permanent

Anticipated start date: January 2026

To apply for this position please send your CV to: oxford.careers@kingseducation.com

Applications should be made by: 9th November 2025

Successful appointment will be dependent upon:

? Enhanced DBS check

? Confirmation of right to work in the UK

? Satisfactory references (including confirmation of no child safeguarding concerns)

? Candidates who have lived and worked abroad in the last five years will be required to seek good conduct references, or the equivalent, from the countries in which they worked, as a pre-requisite of employment -

Kings is an Equal Opportunities employer and we adhere to the principles of equal opportunity in all aspects of our recruitment process. - It is Kings Education's policy not to communicate further with applicants other than those who are shortlisted for a position. - For information about how your personal data will be processed and stored please see our Kings Privacy Notices' at: https://www.kingseducation.com/factsheets/gdpr - For more information about Kings please go to our website: www.kingseducation.com Kings Mission Statement At Kings, our mission is to provide a general and linguistic education for young people from all over the world intent on studying in an Anglophone environment -- developing and nurturing every student to help them achieve personal growth, personal achievement and the best learning outcome for their individual circumstances, ability and needs. We strive to create life-changing and long-lasting memories, and to help our students make ambitious, well-informed and broad-minded choices about the way they lead their future lives.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Ability to commute/relocate:

Oxford OX4 2EB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: In person