Exams Officer

English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Hartlepool, TS25 4HA

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  9 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  21 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £35,571.00 - £38,511.00 Annually (FTE) Actual Salary £30,730.82 - £34,024.53 / Term Time + 5 Days

Exams Officer job summary

English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College Are looking to recruit a passionate and professional Exams Officer. You will be responsible for the efficient and effective running of the administration of all internal and external examinations within the school, including liaising with staff, pupils, invigilators and examination boards.

We are seeking an organised, proactive and highly professional Examinations Officer to lead and coordinate all aspects of the school's examination processes. This pivotal role is central to ensuring that internal and external examinations are delivered efficiently, securely and in full compliance with awarding body regulations, providing students with the best possible environment in which to achieve their potential.

As the school's examinations expert, you will manage the complete examination cycle, including examination entries, timetables, candidate communications, results administration and liaison with examination boards. You will work closely with senior leaders, teaching staff, Heads of Department, pupils, parents and external agencies to ensure that all examination arrangements are accurate, compliant and delivered to the highest standards. The role also involves organising and training invigilators, coordinating examination venues, managing examination materials securely, overseeing access arrangements for students with additional needs, and supporting candidates who require alternative examination settings.

In addition, you will provide detailed examination data and analysis, support quality assurance processes, advise school leaders on examination regulations and policy updates, manage the examinations budget and contribute directly to the smooth operation of a busy and successful school. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised individual with strong administrative, communication and problem-solving skills to make a significant contribution to student achievement and the wider success of the school community

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

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.

About English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1420 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/english-martyrs-catholic-school-and-sixth-form-college

The Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle and Directors of Bishop Hogarth Catholic Education Trust wish to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic Deputy Headteacher to join a forward thinking, collegiate and ambitious senior team. The role is to commence September 2023.

We care for the whole person and care uniquely for each student ensuring each individual is happy and emotionally supported. We are a faith community that acts with compassion, justice, honesty, self-belief, respect, responsibility, confidence and resilience. Our students embody these virtues and are a credit to their families and to our school.

Ofsted Dec 2022 said 'Leaders from the trust have made significant changes to leadership. to ensure that school improvement continues'. This would be an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Leader looking for a new challenge or an experienced Assistant Head who is looking to develop their career.

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