Exams and Assessment Officer

Outwood Academy Acklam, Middlesbrough, TS5 7JY

17 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  22 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  5 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Working Pattern: 37 Hours Per Week, Monday to Friday, Full Time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Salary (Actual Salary): £28,598

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you an exceptionally organised and meticulous professional with deep knowledge of examination procedures and data management systems? Do you thrive in a high-stakes environment where accuracy and adherence to national regulations are paramount to student success?

The purpose of this post is to ensure the accurate management and running of all examinations, and maintain accurate pupil tracking data to assist leaders in raising standards.

The Officer manages all administrative and operational aspects of examinations, ensuring accuracy and full compliance with JCQ regulations. This includes managing the MIS for entries, liaising with boards, overseeing invigilation timetabling, training/supervising invigilators, and managing the security and distribution of examination papers and results.

The role also involves critical data management: coordinating the student census, using 'Praising Stars' for pupil tracking, undertaking statistical analysis of assessment data and trends for departmental managers and SLT, and producing reports to identify underachieving students. They provide all parents with student assessment data.

What the school offers its staff

Outwood Academy Acklam, the first Outwood school in Teesside, has an enrollment of almost 1200 students each academic year. In its most recent assessment, it was recognized as a GOOD school.

The academy is a vibrant and diverse 11-16 academy. Our exceptional academic and pastoral teams are here to provide you with the necessary tools to make a significant and lasting impact on students. The academy offers effective care and support for students, particularly those with special needs, and with a strong emphasis on academic achievement, it provides the perfect environment for anyone dedicated to empowering their students.

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

Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

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.

SUP013 Exams and Assessment Officer PS.pdf - 225 KB (opens in new tab)

SUP013 Exams and Assessment Officer JD.pdf - 155 KB (opens in new tab)

About Outwood Academy Acklam

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1185 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Outwood Academy Acklam website
• Email address: g.gill@acklam.outwood.com
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/outwood-academy-acklam

Outwood Academy Acklam, which was the first Outwood school in Teesside, has almost 1200 students on roll. At its latest inspection, it was judged to be a GOOD school with OUTSTANDING leadership. We are a diverse and vibrant 11-16 academy, based in the friendly, north-east town of Middlesbrough.

We are a welcoming and supportive academy, with a relentless determination to provide the very best education for every child. We place students at the centre of everything we do, with a focus on creating a culture of success and a positive climate for learning. In a beautiful setting, enjoy the state-of-the-art facilities that the academy has to offer.

We have a holistic and inclusive approach to the work that we do. The Academy has received accolades and external recognition, with the awarding of the Inclusion Quality Mark - Centre of Excellence, alongside the Carnegie ‘Gold’ Mental Health Award for the work we do to support our diverse and dynamic student body.

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