Examinations Officer
Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8PL5 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP pending pre recruitment checks
Closing date
9 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
2 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time, full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £25,646.00 - £26,920.00 Annually (Actual)
Examinations Officer job summary
Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more
Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people.
We are looking for a highly organised, calm and meticulous Examinations Officer to join our team. Reporting to our Assistant Principal, you'll take the lead on the smooth and secure running of all internal and external examinations, in line with JCQ and awarding body regulations. You'll plan and work to our annual exams calendar, manage entries, amendments and fees, and receive, check and securely store confidential papers. You'll organise timetables, rooming and seating plans, recruit, train and deploy our team of invigilators, and work closely with our SENCo to put access arrangements in place for students who need them. On exam days you'll make sure everything runs by the book, handling any unexpected issues calmly, and afterwards you'll manage results days, post-results services and the issue of certificates.
We'd love to hear from you if you have experience of exams administration, ideally in a school or similar setting - but if you have strong administrative skills and are keen to learn, we'll support you to build your knowledge of the JCQ regulations. You'll hold GCSEs in English and Maths at grade C or above (or equivalent), be confident using ICT and online systems, and have a sharp eye for detail that ensures deadlines are met and nothing is missed. You'll treat confidential information with the utmost care and take an ethical, proactive approach to protecting the integrity of the exams process. Just as importantly, you'll be a warm, approachable communicator who builds good relationships with students, parents and colleagues at all levels, and stays calm and effective under pressure. Experience of working with young people aged 11-16 would be a real bonus.
About the Academy
Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy is a popular, inclusive secondary school with a strong community feel. We are a mixed, fully comprehensive school, serving the local area. We are committed to providing a first-class education to our students and ensuring that all students are challenged, stimulated and equipped for the complex demands of the future.
Our core values of ‘respect, inspire, achieve’ are key to our success in developing an ever-improving school. We value staff and students and have created a positive, forward-thinking environment in which everyone can thrive. Our ambition is to be the best school in Ipswich, and we invite you to join us on our journey to excellence.
Why work for Ormiston?
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 your work will have 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
As a staff member at an Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT) academy, you can expect a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional development, personal well-being, and work-life balance. While specific benefits may vary slightly between individual academies, the core offerings across the Trust include:
- A collaborative space where people feel respected, empowered, and truly valued
- A nationwide school network offering shared resources and opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements
- Automatic pay progression
- Generous pension and life cover
- Discounts on retail, travel and leisure through our benefits platform
- Access to discounts including the Blue Light Card
- Cycle to work scheme
- Access to health and well-being programmes, including counselling service.
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Karen Baldwin, Principal, on 01473 601252. To apply, please click on the link, where you will also find a job description.
If you're ready to embark on a rewarding journey with us and help shape the future of our students, we encourage you to apply today!
Early applications are welcomed, as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 811 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Welcome to Stoke High School. We are an inclusive comprehensive school which sits in the heart of our community and we are incredibly proud of our achievements.
Underlying everything we do is our belief in the value and importance of individuals: both students and staff. We want our young people to have confidence in their own abilities and to develop independence, initiative, resilience and be self-regulated learners – both inside and outside the classroom. We believe that our students have an entitlement to a first class education and we provide them with the opportunities they need to excel. We ensure all students are challenged, stimulated and equipped for the complex demands of the future. In return we expect them to work hard and respect and value others.
Our philosophy of focusing on delivering our core values of “respect, inspire, achieve” is key to our success in developing an ever improving school. We have a created a positive, forward thinking and supportive environment.
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