Examinations Officer

Job description

Examinations Officer

Salary or Hourly Rate

Scale 6, Point 18 - 22: £32,578 - £34,811 (Actual Salary: £29,610.12 - £31,639.69)

Type of vacancy

Permanent

Work pattern

Full Time - Term Time Only

Work Base

The South Wolds Academy and Sixth Form, Keyworth, NG12 5FF

Additional Documents

Closing Date

02 November 2026 09:00

Are you highly organised, detail-focused and committed to ensuring processes are delivered accurately and efficiently? We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Examinations Officer to join our team and take responsibility for the administration and management of all internal and external examinations.

This is a key role within the academy, helping to ensure that examinations are conducted in full compliance with Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) regulations and awarding body requirements, while providing an outstanding service to students, staff and parents.

As Examinations Officer, you will have overall responsibility for the planning, administration and delivery of the examination process across the academy. Working closely with the Data Manager, senior leaders, teaching staff and invigilators, you will ensure examinations are managed securely, accurately and efficiently.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly supportive team and make a real difference to the lives of young people at a crucial stage in their education.

South Wolds is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

To apply, please visit the Trust website and complete the online application form. On the application form, please focus on a detailed 'supporting statement' taking into account the person specification and indicating why you would be the best person for us to recruit to this position.

If you would like further information and require an informal conversation or visit, please telephone or email our school office via 0115 937 3506 or

The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post, will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process and this may include online searches.

We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.

Closing date for applications is 09:00AM on Monday 2nd November 2026.

Interviews to be held shortly after closing date.