Examinations Officer & Administration

Ormiston Venture Academy, Gorleston, Norfolk, NR31 7JJ

15 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2026

• Closing date

  25 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  6 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £25,646.00 - £26,920.00 Annually (Actual)

Examinations Officer & Administration job summary

Exams are a big moment for every student, and this role makes sure everything behind them runs smoothly. You'll be our main contact with the awarding bodies and will look after public examinations from start to finish: entries, timetables, access arrangements, results days and certificates. You'll work closely with the Vice Principal, the senior leadership team, subject leaders and the SENDCo. You'll also lead your own team of invigilators. Alongside exams, you'll support administration across the academy, so no two days are quite the same. It's a role with real responsibility and a direct impact on students' outcomes, and your work will be noticed and valued.

You'll do more than keep things in order. You'll plan and publish the exam calendar and arrange rooms and seating. You'll keep papers secure and make sure we stay fully compliant with JCQ regulations. You'll also manage the exams budget with our finance team. You'll help students and parents prepare through revision packs and twilight advice sessions, and you'll make sure students who need extra support get the right arrangements in place. When a new qualification is being considered, you'll help research whether it suits our students and what it would cost.

We're looking for someone organised, calm under pressure and careful with detail, because one missed deadline or wrong entry matters. You'll need good GCSE English and Maths (grade C/4 or above) and strong communication skills. You should be able to build good working relationships with colleagues, students, parents and outside agencies. Experience in a secondary school or academy, or of working with young people aged 11 to 19, is essential. Knowing the exams system is a big advantage, though we'll support your development. Most of all, we want someone with high expectations who shares our commitment to helping every student achieve their best. If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.

Ormiston Venture Academy is an outstanding academy (Ofsted March 2025) where the contributions and aspirations of students and staff alike are valued. We have a culture of collaboration and are wholly committed to the development of our team to ensure you have access to the best professional opportunities through our commitment to personalised CPD, participation on programs through our Ignite Training offer and in partnerships beyond Venture.

Our students demonstrate a love of learning and our community is built on a sense of respect and partnership for one another.

Why work for Ormiston Academies Trust?

Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach - they are our greatest asset.

We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, you can be sure of a role with purpose and meaning.

Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…

• The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before - being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
• Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children - a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
• Being part of a team and community where you belong - receiving bespoke and holistic support from a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
• A supportive environment to grow your career - an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits

This is an exciting opportunity at Ormiston Venture Academy and requires you to be enthusiastic and passionate with the drive to help our students to achieve their very best.

Please apply by the closing date of 25 November 2026, early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be found.

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 Ormiston Venture Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 889 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Ormiston Venture Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ormiston-venture-academy

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