Examinations Manager

Place Partnership - A Multi-Academy Trust; Edlington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Sir Thomas Wharton Academy is recruiting an Examinations Manager to lead exam operations and support a high-performing team. You will oversee exam invigilators, coordinate scheduling and liaise with the Senior Leadership Team to ensure smooth assessment periods.

The role requires a proactive, solution-focused leader with a commitment to high standards and equity of opportunity for all learners. Closing dates and DBS checks apply; Visit details provided by the academy.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage, support and oversee the exam invigilators in school.
• Report directly to the Senior Leadership Team.
• Ensure processes for exams are compliant and well-organised during examination periods.

Skills

Commitment to vision and values

Driven, proactive, positive

Growth mindset

Inspire and enthuse students

Confident, approachable, firm and fair

Raising standards

Adapt to changing circumstances

High expectations of learners andStaff

Contextual knowledge of Sir Thomas Wh—

Job description

Location: Sir Thomas Wharton Academy

Salary: Band G Point 19 to 23 £33,119 to £35,570 Actual Salary: £29,916.02 to £32,129.98

Contract: 37 hours, Term Time + 2 Inset Days + 10 Additional Days, Permanent

About The Role

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.

About You

The successful candidate will be…

• 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.

Further Information

Visits are warmly welcomed and can be arranged. For further details regarding this opportunity, for an informal discussion regarding the role or to arrange a visit, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs N Winder, PA to Principal via email [e-mail].

Closing Date

Monday 9th October 2026

Interviews are expected to take place

W/C 9th November 2026

Place Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and checks of the relevant barred list / prohibition lists.

Place Partnership is committed to providing a culture of inclusion, respect and equity of opportunity that attracts, supports, and retains high quality colleagues from all backgrounds and across all job roles.

Candidates will always be shortlisted based on the content of application against the job description and essential criteria without access to the personal details information.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Place Partnership reserves the right to interview sooner than the specified dates above. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.