Examinations Officer

The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG12 5FF

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  2 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  16 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time, term time: 37hrs Per Week, Term-Time Plus 2 Weeks (41 Weeks)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Scale 6, Point 18 - 22, £32,578 - £34,811 (Actual Salary: £29,610.12 - £31,639.69)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you highly organised, detail-focused and committed to ensuring processes are delivered accurately and efficiently? We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Examinations Officer to join our team and take responsibility for the administration and management of all internal and external examinations.

This is a key role within the academy, helping to ensure that examinations are conducted in full compliance with Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) regulations and awarding body requirements, while providing an outstanding service to students, staff and parents.

As Examinations Officer, you will have overall responsibility for the planning, administration and delivery of the examination process across the academy. Working closely with the Data Manager, senior leaders, teaching staff and invigilators, you will ensure examinations are managed securely, accurately and efficiently.

What the school offers its staff

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly supportive team and make a real difference to the lives of young people at a crucial stage in their education.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Examinations Officer Recruitment Booklet Oct 2026.pdf - 814 KB (opens in new tab)

About The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1033 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form website
• Email address: recruitment@emet.education
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-south-wolds-academy-sixth-form

Arranging a visit to The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@emet.education.

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