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Vacancy - The Aquila School Dubai - Exams officer
Purpose of Role
We are seeking a highly motivated and organised individual to join our school as the Examinations Officer . This role plays a critical part in ensuring the smooth running of our school operations overseeing all aspects of internal and external examinations.
The Aquila School opened in September 2018, initially with only primary children, growing to become a mixed 3-18 through school in future years. The school is located in a residential area of Dubailand and focuses on providing children with amazing learning. We have grown very quickly and expect to have around 1450 pupils from FS1 to Y13 in this new school year. We offer a range of GCSEs/IGCSEs in year 11 and IBDP, IBCP and BTech pathways in our sixth form
Children and families love our school due to our focus on amazing learning and developing a sense of community and school connectedness. Staff enjoy working here because they are genuinely empowered to teach the children what they need to learn right now.
The Aquila School is the first new build school designed and managed by The International Schools Partnerships (ISP) a comparatively new and rapidly growing organisation with schools in Europe, the Middle East, the Far East, India, South America and the USA.

Key Responsibilities - Examinations Manager:

• Collaborate with Heads of Department to manage examination entries for students.
• Ensure the school is licensed and compliant with regulations as an external examinations centre.
• Communicate regularly with parents and students through regular articles and up to date information on examination specifications, times, rules and resources.
• Keep teachers and families informed about updates and changes to examination specifications.
• Lead and manage a team of examination invigilators, including recruitment and training.
• Collaborate with the Head of Inclusion to guarantee appropriate access arrangements for students with special needs during examinations.
• Oversee all external examinations in the school, including national assessments (GL Progress Tests, CAT4, PASS, PISA, TIMSS, PIRLS) and public examinations (GCSEs, IBDP).
• Analyse data from external assessments to inform school improvement strategies.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Strong analytical and data management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience and understanding of data analysis tools such as PowerBI.
• Experience in educational data analysis and reporting.
• Knowledge of the British and/or International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum.
• Experience in managing external examinations, including national assessments and public examinations.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong educational background and understanding of what data is required to move the school forward on it’s journey to outstanding
• Excellent English language

To be line managed by the Head of Secondary Hours of work- 7.25am-4.15pm Monday to Thursday and 7.25am to 12pm on Fridays plus occasional evening, weekend and Friday afternoon work - including all times when our pupils are sitting public examinations.
Holidays- School holidays as per the school KHDA approved calendar plus five days work during the school summer holidays the week before other staff return. Attendance is required on staff training days which are counted as term time.
How to apply
All applications must be submitted via Jobvite - please only apply if you fully meet the identified qualifications and skills - and in your application be sure to identify how you meet this criteria.
ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles
ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.
ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.
ISP Principles
Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.
Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.
Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.
Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.
Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

You consistently demonstrate and role-model the ISP Leadership Competencies in all that you do.

• Learning & Getting Better. Continually demonstrates personal commitment and passion for learning and getting better using evidence and feedback; supporting others in their continual learning, development and growth.
• Outcome driven. Can be counted on to find solutions. Is consistently looking to exceed goals and is focused on KPIs.
• Resilience. Can deal with setbacks and challenges calmly and effectively.
• Community Focus. Is committed to meeting and exceeding the needs and expectations of our students and their families.
• Integrity & Ethical Management. Has the ability to work ethically and with integrity; helps others feel valued; upholds and models the ISP Vision, Purpose and Principles.
• Agile. Responds and adapts to changing circumstances; manages and solves problems by providing solutions in a climate of ambiguity.
• Planning & Decision Making. Makes decisions on the best course of action and then plans, organises, prioritises and balances resources to achieve the desired outcome.
• Diversity & Equity. Has the sensitivity, awareness and skill to understand the values, behaviours, attitudes and practices across cultures that supports all children and adults to learn and work effectively.

Key Responsibilities - Examinations Manager:

• Collaborate with Heads of Department to manage examination entries for students.
• Ensure the school is licensed and compliant with regulations as an external examinations centre.
• Communicate regularly with parents and students through regular articles and up to date information on examination specifications, times, rules and resources.
• Keep teachers and families informed about updates and changes to examination specifications.
• Lead and manage a team of examination invigilators, including recruitment and training.
• Collaborate with the Head of Inclusion to guarantee appropriate access arrangements for students with special needs during examinations.
• Oversee all external examinations in the school, including national assessments (GL Progress Tests, CAT4, PASS, PISA, TIMSS, PIRLS) and public examinations (GCSEs, IBDP).
• Analyse data from external assessments to inform school improvement strategies

You consistently demonstrate and role-model the ISP Leadership Competencies in all that you do.

• Learning & Getting Better. Continually demonstrates personal commitment and passion for learning and getting better using evidence and feedback; supporting others in their continual learning, development and growth.
• Outcome driven. Can be counted on to find solutions. Is consistently looking to exceed goals and is focused on KPIs.
• Resilience. Can deal with setbacks and challenges calmly and effectively.
• Community Focus. Is committed to meeting and exceeding the needs and expectations of our students and their families.
• Integrity & Ethical Management. Has the ability to work ethically and with integrity; helps others feel valued; upholds and models the ISP Vision, Purpose and Principles.
• Agile. Responds and adapts to changing circumstances; manages and solves problems by providing solutions in a climate of ambiguity.
• Planning & Decision Making. Makes decisions on the best course of action and then plans, organises, prioritises and balances resources to achieve the desired outcome.
• Diversity & Equity. Has the sensitivity, awareness and skill to understand the values, behaviours, attitudes and practices across cultures that supports all children and adults to learn and work effectively