Examinations Officer

Gosforth Academy, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 2JH

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  3 August 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  13 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £29,064.00 - £31,022.00 (actual salary £24,861 - £29,590)

Examinations Officer job summary

Gosforth Academy is seeking a highly organised, proactive and professional Exams Officer to join our dedicated Exams Team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced administrator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working collaboratively to ensure the smooth delivery of examinations and assessments. As Exams Officer, you will play a vital role in supporting the academy's compliance with Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) regulations and awarding body requirements, helping to ensure the secure, efficient and successful administration of all examinations.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Strong ICT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

Outstanding organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines

Experience in an administrative or clerical role

Excellent customer service skills and telephone manner

The ability to work independently and as part of a team

A calm, professional approach when working under pressure

A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

A competitive salary - as an accredited Living Wage Employer, you’re guaranteed a wage that meets, and often exceeds, the real cost of living

Benefits including; excellent pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking

An opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals 

Enthusiastic and motivated students 

An exciting and extensive commitment to professional development 

A school with its community at heart 

Wider career development opportunities to be involved across the Gosforth Group

If you would like to discuss this vacancy further, or you are unable to complete the online application form and require this in another format please contact us by email: peoplegosforth@gosforthgroup.org.uk or telephone: 0191 429 9797, option 4.

Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date. 

The Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

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 Gosforth Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 13 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1925 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 13 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Gosforth Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/gosforth-academy

Gosforth Federated Academies comprises three schools (Gosforth Academy, North Gosforth Academy and Gosforth Junior High Academy) committed to providing a superb education for pupils from Year 5 through to Year 13.

Gosforth Academy is a successful school which was rated ‘outstanding’ in its most recent Ofsted inspection.

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