Examinations Team Leader

Heart of Yorkshire Education Group; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Wakefield is seeking a highly organised Examinations Team Leader to supervise the Exams team. Responsibilities include managing exam processes, ensuring data accuracy, and providing training and support. Candidates should have GCSEs in English and Maths, and ideally an IT qualification. This role offers competitive salary and benefits, including generous leave and development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave

Personal and Professional Development opportunities

Contributory Pension Scheme

Discounted Metro Card Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee assistance programme

Reduced gym membership

High street discounts

Annual Staff Recognition Awards

Qualifications

• Highly organised and motivated individual.
• Experience in managing examinations processes.
• Ability to maintain data accuracy and provide excellent service.

Responsibilities

• Manage workloads within the Exams team.
• Maintain data accuracy using the College Management Information System.
• Liaise with staff and awarding bodies to resolve queries.
• Plan and conduct exam sessions effectively.
• Provide training and guidance on exam procedures.

Skills

Organisational skills

IT skills

Customer service

Data input accuracy

Administration skills

Education

GCSE in English and Maths grade A*-C/9-4 or equivalent

IT qualification (e.g. CLAIT, ECDL)

Tools

ProSolution

Job description

Ref: 132728

Location: Wakefield College

Salary: £29,267 - £31,050 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

We are looking for a highly organised and motivated Examinations Team Leader to join our friendly and supportive Exams team. You will lead, supervise and support the team to ensure the smooth and efficient delivery of all examinations processes across the Group.

You will oversee exam timetables, registrations, entries and certification claims, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and excellent service for both students and staff. You will play a vital part of maintaining the quality of our exam provision.

Responsibilities

• Manage workloads effectively within the Exams team
• Maintain data accuracy using the College Management Information System (ProSolution)
• Liaise with Curriculum staff and awarding bodies to resolve queries and ensure compliance
• Ensure access arrangements and exam sessions are planned and conducted effectively
• Provide information, training and guidance on exams procedures

As an Examinations Team Leader you should be confident, well organised, and proactive with good IT skills and a commitment to providing excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• GCSE in English and Maths grade A*-C/9-4 or equivalent
• An IT qualification, e.g CLAIT, ECDL or equivalent is desirable but not essential
• The ability to accurately input data
• Excellent administration skills

This is a diverse role where you will be building relationships with curriculum and support staff, and many other stakeholders.

For further details, please refer to the job description and person specification above.

If you have the skills and experience we are looking for, we would love to hear from you.

Values

Here at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, our Values are at the heart of everything we do. Watch our Principal and CEO, Sam Wright, and Group Chair of Governors, Andrew McConnell, explain how we carry out our values every day - Click to watch

See what we have to offer and come and join us. You won’t be disappointed.

Benefits

• Generous Annual Leave (30 days + bank holidays + 5 College closure days)
• Personal and Professional Development opportunities
• Generous Contributory Pension Scheme
• Discounted Metro Card Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Reduced price personal gym membership
• Access to a wide range of high street discounts (retail, supermarkets and restaurants)
• Annual Staff Recognition Awards

Find out more here.

Closing date: 21st November 2025

Interview date: 10th & 11th December 2025

The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all students and this post will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS. Our recruitment process follows Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal record check from the country/countries you have worked/resided in if you are the preferred candidate for the post. Further details of how to obtain the additional check is here: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and positively encourage applications from all.