Examinations Manager

Sir Thomas Wharton Academy; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Sir Thomas Wharton Academy is seeking an Examinations Manager to lead our examination processes and invigilator team. You will report directly to the Senior Leadership Team and ensure high standards in examination delivery across the school. The role is permanent, full-time, 37 hours, term time plus 2 inset days and 10 additional days.

We value a committed, proactive, growth-minded professional who can inspire students and colleagues while upholding the academy’s vision within Place Partnership.

Qualifications

• Commitment to Place Partnership’s vision and values.
• Driven, proactive, and positive with continuous improvement focus.
• Growth mindset, strong work ethic, sense of humour.
• Ability to inspire and enthuse students.
• Confident, approachable, firm and fair.
• Commitment to raising standards for all.
• Adaptability to change and new ideas.
• High professional standards and expectations for learners and staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage, support and oversee the exam invigilators in school.
• Report directly to the Senior Leadership Team.
• Contribute to planning and execution of examinations processes and standards.

Skills

Commitment to vision

Driven and proactive

Growth mindset

Inspire students

Professional demeanor

Adaptability

High expectations

Knowledge of context

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Sir Thomas Wharton Academy for an Examinations Manager to work with an experienced and highly motivated team of professionals.

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational and dynamic member of staff who is fully aligned to our Trust Vision ‘to create a multi academy trust where every child, colleague and community feels a strong sense of belonging, pride and purpose’. We strive to build an education system that delivers excellent outcomes and creates a lasting, positive impact on the communities we serve. The successful candidate will manage, support and oversee the exam invigilators in school and report directly to the Senior Leadership Team.

Sir Thomas Wharton Academy already has a strong team of professionals delivering high-quality learning in and out of the classroom. We strive to build an education system that delivers excellent outcomes and creates a lasting, positive impact on the communities we serve. If you feel you would like to be a part of that team and could make a valuable contribution to driving standards and performance to the next level, we would like to hear from you.

Contract: Permanent, full-time, 37 hours, term time + 2 Inset days + 10 additional days.

About You

• Be committed to Place Partnership’s vision and Values

• Be a driven, proactive and positive individual with an unwavering commitment to continuously improving their own standards

• Have a true growth mindset, exceptional work ethic and a sense of humour

• Have the ability to inspire and enthuse students

• Be confident, approachable, firm and fair

• Be committed to raising standards for all

• Have the ability to adapt to changing circumstances and embrace new ideas

• Be an excellent professional with high expectations of all learners and staff within the team

• Have the knowledge and experience of the context in which Sir Thomas Wharton Academy operates

About Place Partnership

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking and ambitious organisation, driven by a genuine passion for the wellbeing, care, and education of young people.

Place Partnership was formed in September 2026 following the voluntary merger of two strong and successful Trusts in South and West Yorkshire: Maltby Learning Trust, established in 2014, and Accord Multi Academy Trust, founded in 2016. At the heart of Place Partnership is a commitment to building a culture where people feel valued, take pride in their place, and hold high expectations because everyone matters. At Place Partnership, we are dedicated to providing high-quality education which ensures that every child is given the opportunity to achieve their full potential.