Exams Officer
E-Act Parkwood Academy, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 8UL11 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September
Closing date
24 July 2026 at 9am
Date listed
9 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
- £29,405.00 - £33,629.43 Annually (Actual) SCP 20 - 26 £29,405.00 - £33,629.43
Exams Officer job summary
Job Title: Exams Officer
E-ACT Parkwood Academy | Ambition, Respect, Collaboration and Honesty
At E-ACT Parkwood Academy we are committed to the core values of "Ambition, Respect, Collaboration and Honesty." We believe in the potential of every student to achieve greatness and succeed.
At E-ACT Parkwood Academy, we set high standards and foster an environment that encourages belief in oneself, the drive to achieve one's goals, and the ultimate success that follows.
Take the next step in your career with E-ACT Parkwood Academy, join us in shaping a future where every student believes in their potential, achieves their aspirations, and succeeds in life.
Take a look: https://parkwoodacademy.e-act.org.uk
Want to make a difference to young people?
Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey within an educational community that values diversity, encourages collaboration, and celebrates excellence?
Are you highly organised, detail-oriented and passionate about supporting student success? Parkwood E-ACT Academy is seeking an exceptional Exams Officer to lead the planning, administration and delivery of all internal and external examinations.
This is a pivotal role within the academy, ensuring examinations are conducted efficiently, accurately and in full compliance with awarding body and regulatory requirements. Working closely with senior leaders, staff, students and external agencies, you will play a key part in providing a seamless examination experience for all candidates.
Key responsibilities:
- Managing all aspects of the academy’s examinations process, from entries and timetabling through to results and certification.
- Producing and distributing examination timetables and communicating arrangements to staff, students and parents as required.
- Managing the recruitment, deployment and training of invigilators, ensuring they are fully informed of current regulations and procedures.
- Supporting effective communication systems across the academy and contributing to the smooth operation of wider administrative processes.
- Issuing examination certificates and maintaining accurate examination records
Pay range:
SCP 20 - 26 £29,405.00 - £33,629.43
(FTE: £32,597.00 - £37,280.00)
37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year
Permanent
Qualifications and Skills:
- Experience of managing examinations within a secondary school environment
- Minimum of 5 GCSEs (Grade 4/C or above), including English and Mathematics, or equivalent qualifications
- Ability to work effectively under pressure during busy examination periods.
- Confident user of ICT systems, databases, spreadsheets and reporting tools
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with students, staff, parents, examination boards and external agencies
What are we about?
Join a trust that is going places!
At E-ACT, we believe every child deserves opportunity. Our ‘Opening Minds, Opening Doors’ strategy breaks down barriers and builds pathways to success; driven by purposeful leadership, collaboration, and innovation. We champion diversity, encourage a people-first culture, and ensure every voice is heard.
We are proud to lead system-wide change both locally and nationally, providing sector-wide support while transforming futures. Most recently, E-ACT was named Large Trust MAT of the Year 2026 at the MAT Excellence Awards. Our achievements are further recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, as well as the TES Trust Leadership Award 2024.
E-ACT is recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of our Birmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISE Regional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion and behaviour. In addition, Greenfields Academy has been designated as a RISE Reception Network Lead School. This is a testament to the impact of our people-first culture and relentless drive for excellence.
With 37 academies and over 25,000 pupils, our dedicated staff make excellence possible. We prioritise wellbeing, tackle workload, and continuously raise the bar. We don’t just educate, we inspire ambition and empower every child to thrive.
Want to be a part of something extraordinary? Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk
Benefits:
Financial and Lifestyle
We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting.
Professional Growth and Development
We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities.
Culture and Wellbeing
Our people-first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success.
Please look at our 'Work for Us' page and Recruitment Pack for more information.
How to apply:
Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing your application.
E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.
E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Further information about the job
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
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About E-Act Parkwood Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 886 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Parkwood E-ACT Academy, a forward-thinking, ambitious 11-16 secondary academy in Sheffield. We support and challenge our students to achieve their full potential both in and out of the classroom.
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