Exams Assistant

Sir Bernard Lovell Academy; West of England; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

Sir Bernard Lovell Academy is seeking a reliable and organised Exams Assistant to join our team. This role supports the Exams Officer in day-to-day planning and running of exams, helping create a calm, well-run examination environment for students.

We are a friendly team dedicated to supporting students during exams. The post is term-time only, 20 hours per week, with a fixed-term contract until 31 August 2027. Closing date details are provided in the ad.

Qualifications

• Reliable and organised individual to support Exams Officer.

Responsibilities

• Support the Exams Officer in the day-to-day planning and running of exams.
• Contribute to a friendly, well-organised examination environment and assist with related duties as required.

Skills

Reliable and organised

Job description

Sir Bernard Lovell Academy is seeking a reliable and organised Exams Assistant to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to support the Exams Officer in the day to day planning and running of exams.

We are a friendly team who are dedicated to supporting students during their exams, aiming to give students the best environment possible to fulfil their potential.

About Sir Bernard Lovell Academy

We are a thriving and oversubscribed 11-18 co-educational comprehensive school serving the communities between Bristol and Bath. Our strong house system, student leadership roles and enrichment programme ensure that our students have an extensive range of opportunities to develop their personal skills and characteristics outside as well as inside the classroom.

Sir Bernard Lovell Academy is part of Futura Learning Partnership, giving colleagues the opportunity to work within their own distinctive school community while benefiting from the collaboration, shared expertise and professional connections of a wider trust.

About Futura Learning Partnership

Futura Learning Partnership is a growing, values-led multi-academy trust of 26 schools, serving more than 12,000 children and young people across five local authority areas in the South West of England. Our schools span education from nursery and primary through to secondary and post-16, supported by more than 1,700 colleagues.

Each of our schools has its own distinctive identity and deep roots in its local community, but no school works alone. Collaboration sits at the heart of Futura: schools share expertise, learn from one another and take collective responsibility for giving children and young people the best possible opportunities.

Together, we are building the brightest future for all, enabling every individual to flourish. Our commitments to inclusion, community and growth guide how we work, the decisions we make, and the experience we want to create for pupils and colleagues.

About You

We'd love to hear from someone who:

• Is able to remain clam under pressure
• Builds positive relationships and works well in a team
• Is well organised and able to prioritise effectively
• Is flexible in their working hours
• Shares our belief that every child deserves the very best opportunities

Our Culture and Offer

We want Futura to be a place where people feel valued, supported, and able to develop. Collaboration and shared learning are part of how we work, with opportunities to connect with colleagues across our schools, develop professionally, and contribute to the wider partnership.

Eligible colleagues can access a range of benefits designed to support health, wellbeing and development. These include a fully funded Health Cash Plan, providing up to £500 each year towards everyday health costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy appointments, as well as confidential counselling and wellbeing support, Cycle to Work Scheme, gym membership discounts and opportunities for professional and career development.

Role information:

• Term Time Only, no Inset Days, plus one week during the summer holiday to cover GCSE and A Level results days
• 20 hours per week. Working days and hours need to be flexible, involving some 8 am starts during the exam seasons.

Grade 4 £27,274 - £27,709 FTE, Actual Salary: £12,667 - £12,869

Contract is fixed term initially, until 31st August, 2027 to cover a secondment.

Closing date: 11:59 on Sunday, 27th September, 2026

Diversity and Inclusion

At Futura Learning Partnership, we believe that diversity strengthens our organisation and enriches the communities we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to contribute.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences and particularly encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented in senior leadership roles within education. We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible and will provide reasonable adjustments wherever required.

Safeguarding

Futura Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Your suitability to work with children will form part of the selection process. For this post, pre-employment checks will include an enhanced DBS, barred-list check, two references (one from your most recent employer), health screening and online searches, in line with our safer recruitment policy.

The postholder will have a responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.