Exams and Admissions Manager

Job description

Job title and organisation: Exams and Admissions Manager - White Rose Academies Trust
Salary: SO1/SO2 Actual Salary £31,273 - £35,558
Hours: 37 per week (Term Time Only plus 15 days)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Leeds City Academy, Bedford Field, Woodhouse Cliff, Leeds LS6 2LG
Closing Date and Time: Friday 4 September 2026 at 9am

Post Reference: 2838

This is an extremely exciting time to be joining Leeds City Academy, one of the most rapidly improving schools within the Leeds area and county of West Yorkshire. We are an 11-16 academy and one of four schools within White Rose Academies Trust, a trust recognised nationally for its ground-breaking and transformational impact on the lives of the young people it serves. The academy had a Section 5 Inspection in May 2019 achieving an overall Good judgement with Leadership and Management judged as Outstanding.

Our highly motivated and talented students are at the very centre of everything we do and the shared mission of all our stakeholders is to work 'In Partnership' in securing the aspirations and ambitions of every one of our young people. Our academy is a unique and truly inspirational place to work, enhanced by our wonderful students who come from a diverse range of cultures, heritage and experiences; a significant proportion of students speak English as an additional language.

Please apply if you wish to work for a Multi Academy Trust which values and supports the next move in your career.

Role:

Leeds City Academy is seeking to appoint an organised, proactive and detail-focused Exams and Admissions Manager to lead the effective, accurate and secure delivery of our examinations and admissions processes. This is a key role within the academy, requiring strong communication, data management and organisational skills, alongside the ability to work confidently with students, families, staff, examination boards and external partners.

The successful candidate will have experience of working within a secondary school environment, a strong understanding of public examination processes and school management information systems, and a clear commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and improving outcomes for young people. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who takes pride in ensuring that important academy systems run smoothly, accurately and in the best interests of students.

White Rose Academies Trust is a local trust dedicated to raising and fulfilling the ambitions of young people. Our academies throughout Leeds are at the heart of the communities they serve, which is why we are committed to delivering an outstanding education to every one of our students.

The trust employs over 500 outstanding professionals who are committed to unlocking the potential of the next generation. Our CPD Programme is focused on innovation, leadership development and delivery of excellence for vulnerable groups.

Closing Date: Friday 4th September 2026, 9am

Shortlisting Date: Friday 4th September 2026, 9am

Interview Date: Week commencing 7th September 2026

To apply, please visit Exams and Admissions Manager at Leeds City Academy, Leeds, West Yorkshire | MyNewTerm

White Rose Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and expects all staff and volunteers to share the commitment. Appointments will be subject to Safer Recruitment Procedures and an enhanced DBS check.

Please note this role will involve contact with children and you will be engaging in regulated activity. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds. Applications are welcome from all, irrespective of sex, sexuality, race, religion, marital status, age or disability.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
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