Exams Officer

Longsands Academy, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 1LQ

23 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  25 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  1 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £32,578.00 - £34,812.00 Annually (FTE) Term time plus 3 weeks. Pro rata salary £30,003 - £32,061

Exams Officer job summary

Exams Officer

Longsands Academy

Salary: £30,003 - £32,061 actual salary (pro rata)
Contract: Full Time, Permanent, Term Time Plus 3 Weeks
Closing Date: 25 October 2026

About Longsands Academy

Longsands Academy is a thriving secondary school serving the St Neots community, with a strong commitment to excellence, high aspirations and exceptional opportunities for every scholar. We believe that outstanding education has the power to transform lives and are unapologetically ambitious for every young person, regardless of their background. As part of Astrea Academy Trust, Longsands offers a supportive and collaborative environment where staff are valued, developed and empowered to make a meaningful difference. We are committed to academic success, personal development and creating a culture where both scholars and colleagues can flourish.

The Role

We are seeking a highly organised and dedicated Exams Officer to oversee the administration and delivery of all internal and external examinations. This is a pivotal role within the academy, ensuring examination processes are managed efficiently, accurately and in full compliance with awarding body regulations.

Working closely with senior leaders, curriculum teams and invigilators, you will play a key role in supporting scholar achievement by ensuring exams and assessment processes run smoothly from entry through to results and certification.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the administration of all examination and certification processes throughout the academic year.
• Coordinate examination entries, timetables, results processing and communication with awarding bodies.
• Ensure examination procedures comply with all relevant regulations and requirements.
• Manage and organise invigilator deployment to support the effective running of examinations.
• Arrange appropriate access arrangements and support for scholars with additional needs.
• Maintain accurate examination records and provide high-quality data and reporting.
• Produce and analyse assessment and examination information to support academy improvement.
• Work collaboratively with staff and senior leaders to ensure the successful delivery of all examination activities.

What We Are Looking For

• A highly organised individual with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• GCSE Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.
• A minimum Level 3 qualification, ideally within a relevant field.
• Strong administrative, data management and analytical skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively within strict deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships.
• Confidence using data systems and producing reports to support decision-making.
• A proactive, professional and solution-focused approach.
• A commitment to safeguarding, professional development and the values of Longsands Academy and Astrea Academy Trust.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional to join a successful academy and play a vital role in ensuring the smooth delivery of examinations and assessment processes, helping every scholar achieve the outcomes they deserve.

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 young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment.

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 Longsands Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1412 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Longsands Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/longsands-academy

Longsands Academy, part of Astrea Academy Trust, is a successful, fully-inclusive secondary school at the heart of its community. We pride ourselves on providing an engaging and supportive environment in which our students feel empowered to reach and embrace their full potential with confidence. Our staff are committed to nurturing the abilities of every child with a curriculum which promotes academic excellence and is delivered by subject specialists. The opportunities we provide allow all students to showcase their talents, whether through the traditional school day or as a result of the wealth of extra-curricular activities on offer. Furthermore, in order to develop the important qualities of independent learning and resilience, our students are encouraged to take responsibility for their learning both in and out of lessons. We are extremely proud of the achievements of our students that are a result of the high expectations, students’ hard work and commitment and the supportive relationships that exist between staff, students and their parents/carers.

The pursuit of academic excellence is at the heart of the Academy. Through high expectations of behaviour, a commitment to great standards of teaching delivering a knowledge-rich curriculum, and positive working relationships with all members of the academy community, all students, regardless of their background or personal circumstances, are encouraged to achieve their academic aspirations. We believe that schools must teach powerful knowledge that takes students beyond their everyday experiences. We believe in a traditional, subject-based approach to teaching in order to create a scholarly culture that is disciplined and joyful. We want to ensure that we open doors for every students’ future and develop in them a life-long love of learning.

We are committed to developing our staff to be the very best that they can be by striving to ensure that all of our colleagues can access high-quality Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Our CPD programme is both department-based and in collaboration with academies within the Astrea family and external partners. Wide-ranging opportunities for professional development are available for staff at all stages of their career, including ECTs, experienced classroom teachers, middle and senior leaders and support staff.

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