Examinations Manager

Norton Canes High School, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 9SP

Deadline is today

• Start date details

  as soon as possible

• Closing date

  9 February 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  29 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £39,152.00 - £44,075.00 Annually (FTE) 15 hours per week term time only, flexible working

Examinations Manager job summary

Are you an exceptionally organised, detail-driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Norton Canes High School is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Examinations Manager to lead and coordinate all internal and external examinations across the school. This is a key role ensuring smooth, compliant and supportive exam experiences for our students.

Why Norton Canes High School?

- A welcoming, collaborative staff team committed to supporting one another

- A school culture built on Pride, Achievement, Respect, Kindness and Teamwork

- Strong leadership support and opportunities for professional development

- A vibrant, inclusive community located near beautiful Cannock Chase

- A chance to play a pivotal role in shaping students’ futures

What We’re Looking For:

- Experience managing examinations or a similar function within an educational setting

- Extensive understanding of the examinations process and regulatory requirements

- Strong organisational, planning and prioritising skills

- Excellent communication skills with the ability to relate well to students, parents and staff

- Ability to lead, motivate and manage a team of invigilators

- Methodical, accurate and able to work under pressure

- Confident working independently and solving problems proactively

- A relevant qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 4, Certificate in School Business Management) or equivalent experience

What the Role Involves:

- Managing the full examinations cycle for GCSEs, A Levels, BTECs and internal assessments

- Recruiting, training and supervising invigilators

- Preparing exam timetables, seating plans, resources and examination rooms

- Liaising with exam boards, staff, students and parents

- Overseeing arrangements for students with access needs in partnership with SENCO

- Maintaining secure storage, distribution and dispatch of exam papers and scripts

- Managing entries, results, enquiries and data returns accurately and on time

- Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of exam regulations and ensuring full compliance

Our Vision: Learners at the heart of all we do. We strive to ensure every student fulfils their potential through high expectations, strong relationships and a commitment to excellence.

Interested? We warmly encourage visits—come and see our positive, forward-thinking school in action.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Norton Canes High School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 439 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Norton Canes High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/norton-canes-high-school

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