Exams Officer

Smestow Academy, Wolverhampton, WV3 8HU

29 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  13 June 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  12 May 2025

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: £28,101.00 - £28,101.00 Annually (FTE) Starting Salary £24,790.40 (FTE £28,101)

Exams Officer job summary

The Role:

Are you an exceptionally motivated and organised individual? If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you. We are seeking to appoint an Exams Officer to ensure the smooth running and administration of all public examinations. You will be liaising with teachers, students, parents and examination Boards. You will be responsible for exam requirements, entries, result and communications and will ensure the school adheres to all Awarding Bodies’ regulations. This role is Term Time Only plus 1 week. These days will be required to be worked during exams result weeks in the summer.

About you: 

This is a fantastic opportunity to thrive in an exciting and important role in our school community. Your key skills and requirements for the role will include:

• Having experience of administering internal and external exams according to exam board guidelines;

• Working in a similar administration role;

• Knowledge of relevant legislation for a range of qualifications at A Level and GCSE;

• Having good time-management, organisational skills and work-planning.

Please see the job description and person specification for a full list.

About us:

Smestow Academy recently joined Matrix Academy Trust in January 2023. We have a shared belief that no child should fail and are committed to improve life chances of all pupils through outstanding teaching. We offer opportunities for staff to coach and support each other and also offer a range of staff benefits including the Tech Scheme and an Employee Assistance Programme.

We are committed to fostering a culture that values the health and well-being of all employees at Matrix Academy Trust. We are proud to offer a comprehensive well-being package to all employees, including access to 24/7 online GP, physiotherapy services and counselling services. We also offer all employees annual health checks which includes the flu jab, BMI checks and a general discussion with a qualified Nurse.

To arrange an informal look at the school for yourself please email Headteacher Ian Chamberlain: ichamblerlain@smestowacademy.co.uk.

Application Deadline: 13th June 2025

Please note that suitable candidates will be called for interview and we reserve the right to remove any advertised role early.

Commitment to safeguarding

Matrix Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and preemployment checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

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About Smestow Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 614 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Smestow Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/smestow-academy

We are excited to now be part of Matrix Academy Trust from January 2023.

As a Trust, our vision is simple: every child deserves an exceptional education. We make this happen by doing the things which really make a difference. Working smartly means we have staff who want to work here. It ensures we have the capacity to care for every pupil, providing them with the best possible education – without exception.

A great school is one people want to work at and one parents want to send their children to. No matter how great our schools might be, we never rest on our laurels. We are restless in our efforts to keep improving and we instil this in our young people.

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