Examinations Officer

Da Vinci Academy, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 4ET

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  asap

• Closing date

  9 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  21 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: 26,731.00 - 28,997.00

Examinations Officer job summary

Da Vinci Academy, Derby, is seeking an organised, proactive and professional Examinations Officer to co-ordinate and administer all internal and external examinations across the Academy. The successful candidate will ensure examinations are delivered efficiently, securely and in line with awarding body regulations, while supporting student data and timetable management.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and administer all internal and external examinations.

Manage examination entries, timetables and seating arrangements.

Recruit, train and co-ordinate invigilators.

Ensure compliance with JCQ and awarding body regulations.

Support access arrangements, special consideration applications and results administration.

Maintain accurate student and examination records.

Liaise effectively with staff, students, parents and examination boards.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

Holds 5 GCSEs grades 4 - 9 (or equivalent) including English and Maths.

Has excellent organisational and administrative skills.

Is confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook.

Can prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.

Works independently and uses initiative.

Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Has experience in an administrative role (school or examinations experience desirable).

Why Join Da Vinci Academy

Supportive and collaborative working environment.

Access to high-quality professional development and coaching.

Strong focus on staff wellbeing and work-life balance.

Excellent Trust-wide benefits including pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, online GP service.

The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to students' success.

Da Vinci Academy is part of L.E.A.D. Academy Trust and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

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

The L.E.A.D. Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Da Vinci Academy adopts a rigorous Safer Recruitment Policy which is followed for every appointment.

If you are invited to interview, your suitability to work with children will be explored. As such you will be asked to declare any convictions, cautions or reprimands which you have incurred.

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 Da Vinci Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 668 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Da Vinci Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/da-vinci-academy

“Leaders put pupils’ interests at the heart of all that they do” - Ofsted 2021

Having converted to academy status at the heart of the L.E.A.D. Academy Trust in May 2017, Da Vinci Academy is now a successful secondary school with around 700 students and an increasing school roll (oversubscribed in KS3 and also next year’s intake). In summer 2019, we were proud to be the most improved Progress 8 school in Derby and in October 2021, we were rated ‘good’ by Ofsted. A copy of the report can be found on our website.

We are described as a ‘proudly inclusive school with a big heart and huge ambition’. A student-centred philosophy is supported by an unwavering commitment to the achievement of successful outcomes for each and every young person.

“The school is inclusive and welcoming to all. Pupils feel valued and cared for.”

Together with the L.E.A.D. Academy Trust, a strong and clear vision is in place - one team changing worlds. Our vision is achieved by supporting all to Aspire, Believe, Learn, Achieve. This is what we all firmly believe in and strive for at all times. The benefit of our close-knit academy community is a real team environment where people genuinely care for each other and where students and staff alike can really shine.

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