Exams Officer

Cottenham Village College, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 8UA

22 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September

• Closing date

  28 August 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  3 August 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: £31,537.00 - £33,699.00 Annually (FTE) Pro rata salary - £29,044 - £31,035

Exams Officer job summary

Exams Officer

Cottenham Village College
Full Time | Permanent | Start Date: September 2026
Actual Salary: £29,044 - £31,035 per annum

Be a vital part of student success at Cottenham Village College

We are seeking an organised, detail-oriented and highly professional Exams Officer to join our dedicated support staff team at Cottenham Village College. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who thrives on accuracy, enjoys working with data and systems, and takes pride in ensuring that every student has the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

About Cottenham Village College

Cottenham Village College is a thriving and inclusive secondary school located just north of Cambridge. Proudly part of Astrea Academy Trust, we are committed to providing an exceptional education that enables every student to achieve their ambitions. Our staff are united by a shared belief that all young people can succeed, and we work collaboratively to create a culture of high expectations, strong relationships and continual improvement. As a member of our team, you will be joining a supportive and forward-thinking school community where your contribution will make a real difference to students' outcomes. Based on college information held within Astrea Academy Trust records.

Key Responsibilities

As Exams Officer, you will play a pivotal role in the planning, administration and delivery of all internal and external examinations across the college. Responsibilities will include:

• Managing and coordinating all aspects of the examination and certification process.
• Administering examination entries and registrations with awarding organisations.
• Planning and overseeing examination timetables throughout the academic year.
• Ensuring all examination procedures comply with awarding body regulations and JCQ requirements.
• Leading the operational delivery of examinations and supporting the smooth running of exam sessions.
• Managing and scheduling the team of examination invigilators.
• Organising appropriate access arrangements and support for students with additional needs, including readers, scribes and other approved adjustments.
• Maintaining accurate examination records and student data.
• Producing, analysing and reporting examination and assessment information to support school improvement.
• Preparing performance data for subjects, year groups, student cohorts and senior leaders.
• Supporting the Senior Leadership Team by providing timely and accurate information to inform interventions, progress monitoring and student support strategies.
• Liaising effectively with staff, students, parents and external organisations on examination-related matters.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who can bring strong organisational skills, attention to detail and a commitment to excellence. The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Experience of working in an administrative, data or examinations environment.
• Strong IT skills, including the ability to work confidently with databases and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet strict deadlines.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret and present data clearly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues, students and external agencies.
• A proactive and solution-focused approach to work.
• The ability to remain calm and professional during busy examination periods.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Why Join Us?

At Cottenham Village College, you will be part of a supportive and ambitious team dedicated to helping every student succeed. We offer excellent professional development opportunities, a collaborative working environment and the chance to make a significant impact on students’ educational outcomes.

Commitment to Safeguarding and EDI:

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory background checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check. We value diversity and welcome applications from underrepresented groups. As a Disability Confident employer, we provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure all candidates can fully demonstrate their abilities.

In line with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and the statutory Code of Practice, the Trust requires all public-facing post holders to demonstrate fluent English. Within a school setting, this applies to all roles that involve direct or indirect interaction with pupils, parents, or members of the public.

Flexible Interview Dates:

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, so don't miss out on this exciting opportunity. Please note that interview dates are flexible, and the academy reserves the right to interview shortlisted candidates during the application window.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to our dynamic and forward-thinking team, apply today and be a part of our mission to create a positive impact!

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

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and staff. Every child should feel safe and should be protected from any form of child abuse. We have robust policies and procedures that support our commitment to Safeguarding, this includes our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. The in-house Safeguarding teams at each Academy work in partnership with families and safeguarding partners to ensure the safety of children is paramount. We are committed to ensuring that all staff access regular, contextual safeguarding training to meet the needs of the local community.

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 Cottenham Village College

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 860 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Cottenham Village College website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cottenham-village-college-cambridge

Welcome to Cottenham Village College, part of the Astrea Academy Trust, a highly-successful 11-16 mixed academy situated close to the beautiful city of Cambridge; here you will find hard-working, well-behaved students and friendly, dedicated staff who are committed to a fully inclusive, comprehensive education.

The college was established in 1963, one of several village colleges in the region that were the inspiration of educational pioneer Henry Morris, who believed that the school should be at the heart of its community and that education should be a lifelong process. This vision of a school that serves and involves its whole community, that fosters high aspirations and inspires a love of learning is as central to our ethos today as it was when it opened.

Through a highly-ambitious curriculum at CVC, we aim to foster students’ curiosity, unlock their potential and raise their aspirations, as well as ensure that students achieve high levels of attainment that will open doors for their future. A stimulating and broad curriculum also places students in a strong position to question and debate the world around them, making them intellectually resilient and prepares them for citizenship in a democratic society. We believe this is a right of all students and one which is liberating and empowering.

We are equally proud of the wider curricular provision at CVC, both in formal lessons and outside the classroom. Our extensive range of extra-curricular activities, including sports, music, the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award programme and residential trips, help to give all students a fully-rounded education and creates opportunity for their personal, as well as their academic, growth.

Cottenham Village College is a friendly, positive and exciting place to work and to learn and we take great pride in the high standards our students consistently achieve. We have very high expectations of all members of the College community and provide an inclusive, friendly and supportive environment in which everyone can thrive and achieve. Students leave as happy, well-qualified and well-motivated individuals who go on to excel in local sixth forms, colleges, universities and the wider world.

I hope you find the information on the school’s website useful. If there is anything you cannot find, please do not hesitate to contact us. If you wish to visit the school to see it for yourself, please contact the school and we would be delighted to show you around.

Zoe Andrews, Principal

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