Examinations Officer

The GORSE Academies Trust; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher/local government pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work £2k

Job summary

Bruntcliffe Academy is seeking a dedicated Examinations Officer to lead the administration and delivery of all internal and external examinations. The role collaborates with students, staff, parents and awarding bodies to ensure compliant, efficient processes.

Hours: 37 per week, term time only plus 2 weeks. The successful candidate will support safeguarding and DBS checks as part of recruitment, with a strong emphasis on accurate regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade 4/C or above.
• Experience in an examinations or administrative role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
• Experience of using SIMS.

Responsibilities

• Administer and coordinate internal and external examinations.
• Ensure examinations are delivered efficiently and in line with regulations.
• Work with students, staff, parents and awarding bodies to manage examinations.

Skills

GCSE English/Maths C

Microsoft Office

SIMS experience

Numeracy/ICT skills

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Start date to be agreed with the successful candidate

Bruntcliffe Academy is seeking to appoint a dedicated and highly organised Examinations Officer. This is a key role within the academy, responsible for the effective administration and smooth delivery of all internal and external examinations. The successful candidate will work closely with students, staff, parents and awarding bodies to ensure examinations are managed efficiently, accurately and in line with all regulatory requirements.

Potential applicants should have:

• Grade 4/C or above in GCSE English and Mathematics.
• Previous experience in an examinations or administrative role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.
• Experience of using SIMS.
• Strong numeracy, literacy and ICT skills.

What we offer you:

As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:

• Membership of a teacher or local government pension scheme, depending on the role.
• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• £2k Cycle to work scheme.

About us:

Bruntcliffe Academy is proud to be a high performing and inclusive school which is popular and respected by families in our city region. Five Core values define Bruntcliffe Academy’s ethos: Community, Productivity, Inclusivity, Integrity and Ambition. Embracing these values enables our pupils to flourish in an environment which cultivates intellectual enquiry and is one free from cynicism. Our pupils are encouraged to play an active part within the academy and local community, shaping their experience and forging a path of excellence for all.

If you would like to know more about our academy, please visit our website at Bruntcliffe Academy .

If you are shortlisted for interview, the interview will take place in person at Bruntcliffe Academy, Bruntcliffe Lane, Morley, Leeds, LS27 0LZ. If you are unable to attend an in‑person interview, please consider whether you are able to make suitable arrangements to attend, as remote interviews are not routinely offered.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and we welcome applications from people with disabilities as defined by the Equality Act. If you would benefit from any adjustments during the application or interview process, please inform us so we can support you appropriately.

We arecommitted to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check. We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.

Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

Please note that, as a sponsor licence holder, we only provide sponsorship for teacher vacancies.

Hours: 37 Hours per week, term time only + 2 working weeks