Exams Assistant

Futura Learning Partnership; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 13,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Gym membership discounts

Professional development

Job summary

Sir Bernard Lovell Academy is seeking a reliable Exams Assistant to support the Exams Officer with the day-to-day planning and running of exams. This is a 20-hour-per-week role during term-time, with some early starts during exam seasons.

The post is fixed-term for 11 months and is part of the Futura Learning Partnership. The academy offers a supportive team, a clear progression path, and a commitment to safeguarding and student welfare.

Qualifications

• 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 with flexible start times.
• Reliable and organised, able to support Exams Officer.

Responsibilities

• Support the Exams Officer in daily planning and running of exams.
• Assist with timetabling, room allocations and training arrangements.
• Maintain orderly exam environment and confidentiality.

Job description

## Exams Assistant### We are searching for the best education professionals* Exams AssistantNEW# Exams AssistantEmployerLocation: Bristol, South GloucestershireContract Type: Fixed term contractHours: Part TimeContract Length: 11 monthsSalary: Grade 4 £27,274 - £27,709 FTEPosted: 16th September 2026Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 27th September 2026 11:59 PMContract Type: Fixed term contractStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1574299Job Reference: FLP-R1698Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type:Fixed term contract* Contract Length: 11 months* Job ID: 1574299* Share :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 - £12,869Contract is fixed term initially, until 31st August, 2027 to cover a secondment.**How to Apply**To apply and find out more, please click the apply button:- Closing date: 11:59 on Sunday, 27th September, 2026PLEASE NOTE: Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement.**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.### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:**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.### Sir Bernard Lovell AcademyPart of### Futura Learning Partnership