Exams Assistant

Woolwich Polytechnic School, London, SE28 8AT

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  12 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  2 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £29,436.00 - £31,611.00 Annually (FTE) £26,316 to £28,260 pro rota - term time plus one week

Exams Assistant job summary

PolyMAT is a small but ambitious Multi-Academy Trust with a unique family feel. Our vision is Success for Everyone, and we are seeking a dedicated Exams Assistant to support the effective administration and delivery of examinations.

We currently comprise three schools:

• Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys - a long-established and successful boys’ secondary school
• Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls - opened in 2019 and has quickly become a beacon of success and progress
• Bannockburn Primary School - a large, successful primary school that joined the Trust in November 2023

We also have a thriving co-educational Sixth Form provision.

At PolyMAT, we pride ourselves on a culture of high standards, underpinned by our core values of Care and Unity. We offer a rewarding environment where students and staff feel valued, supported, and part of a close-knit community. Our schools and departments work collaboratively to ensure the best outcomes for all.

Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys is seeking an organised and detail-oriented Exams Assistant to support the Exams Officer in the administration and coordination of internal and external examinations. This role is vital in ensuring examinations are conducted efficiently, securely, and in full compliance with Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) regulations and awarding body requirements.

The successful candidate will be required to play a key role in maintaining the integrity of the examination process and support students throughout their examination journey.

What We're Looking For

• Strong administrative experience and excellent organisational skills
• Ability to prioritise workloads, work independently, and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications
• Accuracy and attention to detail when working with sensitive information
• A flexible and proactive approach to work
• Experience in a school or examinations environment would be advantageous but is not essential
• Commitment to the values and ethos of PolyMAT and supporting the success of all students.

As a member of PolyMAT staff, we can offer you:

• Opportunities for career progression
• Access to apprenticeship training
• Excellent professional development
• A contributory pension scheme
• Opportunities to collaborate with outstanding and dynamic teaching professionals
• Access to various discounts for a small monthly fee
• An employee assistance programme
• Season ticket loans
• Excellent catering facilities
• Cycle2Work Scheme
• Secure on-site parking
• Free daily coffee for staff

PolyMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offer of employment is subject upon the Academy Trust receiving an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate (DBS), which the Academy considers to be satisfactory. If you are successful in your application, you will be required to complete a DBS Application Form. Any information disclosed will be handled in accordance with the Code of Practice published by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The post you are applying for is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and it is therefore an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

All shortlisted candidates will be subject to a social media check in line with the new Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025 legislation.

For any potential applicants, we would like to encourage you to inform us of any additional support or adjustments you may need throughout the recruitment process. We have an open approach to support for candidates with disabilities and recognise that reasonable adjustments may be required based on each individuals needs.

Sharing your needs with us ahead of interview, allows us to fully support and ensure you are not disadvantaged during the process. We welcome candidates contacting us at any point should you feel uncomfortable declaring a disability, to reassure you that we are here to support. So, please contact hr@polymat.co.uk if this is the case.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 12 July. Interviews will be scheduled to take place shortly after.

Suitable candidates will be interviewed promptly upon receipt of application. The closing date will be brought forward in the event that the post is filled.

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

All offer of employment is subject upon the Academy Trust receiving an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate (DBS), which the Academy considers to be satisfactory. Successful applicants, you will be required to complete a DBS Application Form. Any information disclosed will be handled in accordance with the Code of Practice published by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The post you are applying for is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and it is therefore an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

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 Woolwich Polytechnic School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1565 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Woolwich Polytechnic School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/woolwich-polytechnic-school

PolyMAT is a small and ambitious MAT with a unique family feel. Our vision is ‘Success for Everyone’ and the successful candidate will help deliver this for our schools. We currently have three schools in our Trust: Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys, a long-successful boys’ school, Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls that opened in 2019, and Bannockburn Primary School, a large successful primary that joined the Trust on 1st November 2023. We also have our flourishing Sixth Form provision which is co-educational. Our Trust and our schools pride themselves on a culture of high standards delivered through our Values of Care and Unity. We provide a rewarding environment where students and staff feel valued and supported and everyone feels part of the larger family as our schools and departments work very closely together.

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