Exams and Cover Officer
Ark Carleton High School, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 3NWThis job expired on 7 May 2025 – see similar jobs
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
7 May 2025 at 10am
Date listed
1 April 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £24,765.00 - £26,864.00 pro rata (£27,711.00 - £30,060.00 FTE) per annum
Exams and Cover Officer job summary
'Are you a detail-oriented professional seeking a rewarding support staff position where your organisational skills can make a real impact on educational successes?’
About Pontefract Academies Trust
Pontefract Academies Trust is a cross phase Multi-Academy Trust comprising of nine schools: seven primaries and two 11-16 secondary schools. Our mission is running high quality, high achieving schools that give our children and young people the chance in life they deserve.
The Trust is renowned for its commitment to excellence and has achieved remarkable success. Our primary outcomes at Key Stage 2 now sit 27% above the national average, with five out of the seven in the top 5% in the country for combined outcomes. Three of our primary schools – De Lacy, Carleton Park and Larks Hill – were recognised as Outstanding across all areas in their 2024 Ofsted inspections.
Our secondary schools Key Stage 4 results for English, Maths and Science are well above national average and both schools had successful visits from Ofsted in 2024 and 2022.
About Carleton High School
Carleton High School is a warm and welcoming school, where there is a strong community feel. We are an exceptionally high achieving school, with academic outcomes for progress consistently being significantly over national. For the last 5 years we have consistently gained strong results becoming one of the top schools in Wakefield. In our recent Ofsted inspection in November 2024, we were recognised as ‘Good Improving’ which acknowledges the extraordinary improvements that Carleton High School has made. Within the DNA of the school is the core focus to improve life chances for our students. Our students uphold values of respect, responsibility, determination, and excellence which enable them to become the best versions of themselves. This is an extremely exciting time to be joining Carleton High School as we continue on our journey to becoming an outstanding school.
About the role
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, hardworking and committed Exams and Cover Officer at Carleton High School. The successful candidate will oversee and manage all aspects of examination organisation, including entries and results coordination at the school. They will handle examination entries and collaborate with key staff members to ensure smooth examination processes, adhering to exam board requirements and maintaining accurate exam timetables.
They will also be responsible for the day to day cover arrangements for unplanned absences in school.
This is a 37 hours per week, term time plus ten days, permanent contract, equating to 200 working days per year.
The working pattern is Monday - Thursday 07:30am - 3:30pm, Friday 07:30 - 3:00pm.
We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic person who:
- has the ability to work consistently, prioritise and delegate appropriately, the handle pressure and to work to deadlines
- can work effectively as part of a team and apply directions/instructions but can also work independently using their own initiative
- has the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with pupils, staff and other partners, including senior leaders
- is able to use initiative and develop creative and imaginative solutions to solve problems
What can we offer you?
We’re passionate about employee benefits at Pontefract Academies Trust, offering the following as standard to all:
- Exciting career and leadership pathways supported by outstanding CPD opportunities,
- Every Day Development (EDD) Framework, including goals that are personal and flexible and professional development days to self-reflect and invest in personal development to aid staff engagement, boost wellbeing and enhance employee skills,
- Generous employer pension- West Yorkshire Pension Fund - LGPS),
- Generous annual leave entitlements paid as part of your annual salary (starting from 26 days annual leave, up to a maximum of 33 days dependent on length of service and grade of role – plus 8 statutory bank holidays),
- Fantastic family friendly policies with a focus on employee work/life balance,
- Cycle to work scheme Blue Light Card
- Discounted gym membership
- Free eyecare via Specsavers
- Childcare vouchers
- Employee wellbeing programme (including physiotherapy, personal or professional concerns on legal, health, finance, wellbeing, and other matters),
- Discounts at numerous retailers including O2
- Free flu vaccinations.
Virtual Coffee Chats
We are hosting virtual coffee chats for prospective candidates to meet some of our Senior Leadership Team and ask any questions you may have about the role or our school. To book a timeslot, please click here.
School Visits
Potential candidates are encouraged and very welcome to visit our school. This is a great opportunity to explore our facilities, meet our dedicated staff, and get a feel for the vibrant community we have built here. We look forward to welcoming you and answering any questions you may have. To arrange this, please contact the school using the phone number or email address below.
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 10:00am, Wednesday 7th May 2025
- Interview Date: TBC
- Start Date: ASAP
Application Process
- Complete application form via our website
Important Links
Pontefract Academies Trust Website
Trust Strategic Plan for 2025 to 2028
Further Information
- Contact: 01977 781555 or recruitment@carletonhigh.patrust.org.uk
We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from everyone. The Pontefract Academies Trust is wholly committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare.
Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure and pre-employment checks (including online checks). Shortlisted applicants will also be asked to provide a self-declaration form.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies.
Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.
About Ark Carleton High School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1026 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Carleton High School is a warm and welcoming school, where there is a strong community and family feel. We are a high achieving school, with academic outcomes for progress consistently being above the national average. In our recent Ofsted inspection in November 2024, we were recognised as 'Good Improving', which acknowledges the extraordinary journey that Carleton High School has been on.
In September 2025, our brand-new teaching block opened for pupils and staff. The building offers modern, purpose-built facilities to support learning and teaching.
Working at Ark offers lots of benefits to help staff thrive. Click here to find out more about working with us.
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