Examinations Manager

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Sir Thomas Wharton Academy, part of Place Partnership, invites applications for an Examinations Manager. The postholder will lead, support and oversee the examination invigilators in school, reporting to the Senior Leadership Team. It is a permanent term-time role of 37 hours per week, plus two inset days and ten additional days.

Essential checks include enhanced DBS and prohibition list checks. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to inspire students, maintain high professional standards

Qualifications

• Ability to inspire and enthuse students
• Confident, approachable, firm and fair
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and embrace new ideas
• Knowledge and experience of the context in which the academy operates
• Excellent professional standards, with high expectations of learners and staff

Responsibilities

• Manage, support and oversee the exam invigilators in school

Skills

Inspire students

Approachable and fair

Adaptability

Context knowledge of academy

Professional standards

Job description

Examinations Manager post at Sir Thomas Wharton Academy, part of Place Partnership, a multi-academy trust formed in 2026. The postholder manages, supports and oversees exam invigilators in school, reporting to the Senior Leadership Team. It is a permanent term-time post of 37 hours a week, plus two inset days and ten additional days. An enhanced DBS check and prohibition list checks apply.

What the job involves

• Manage, support and oversee the exam invigilators in school

What’s required

Skills & knowledge

• Ability to inspire and enthuse students
• Confident, approachable, firm and fair
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and embrace new ideas
• Knowledge and experience of the context in which the academy operates
• Excellent professional standards, with high expectations of learners and staff

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Barred list and prohibition list checks

Other

• Commitment to the Place Partnership vision and values
• Driven, proactive and positive, with a commitment to improving own standards
• Growth mindset, exceptional work ethic and a sense of humour
• Commitment to raising standards for all