Exams Officer at Ernulf Academy

Ernulf Academy; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health support

Cycle to Work

Blue Light Card & Costco discounts

Enhanced family leave

Optical care contribution

Life assurance

Employee assistance program

Gym membership discount

LGPS pension scheme

Professional development

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Ernulf Academy is seeking an Exams Officer to oversee the smooth, compliant administration of internal and external examinations. You will work with senior leaders, curriculum teams and awarding bodies to ensure examinations are delivered to a high standard, enabling pupils to demonstrate achievements in a fair environment.

The role requires meticulous planning, excellent communication and the ability to handle multiple priorities under pressure, while upholding safeguarding and regulatory

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating examinations and working with awarding bodies.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Knowledge of JCQ regulations and examination procedures is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the administration of internal and external examinations, including entries, timetables and arrangements.
• Ensure compliance with examination regulations and awarding body requirements.
• Manage examination data and records with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Coordinate invigilators and examination logistics, including venues and resources.
• Provide clear guidance and support to students, staff and parents throughout the examination cycle.
• Manage results, post-results services and reporting in line with deadlines.

Job description

About this Role

JOIN OUR MISSION TO BE ONE OF THE BEST SCHOOLS IN THECOUNTRY!

Ernulf Academy is building a team of exceptional and highlyskilled staff, committed to driving excellence and continuous improvementacross our school. Last year, we improved outcomes by over 10% across multiplemeasures, and our ambition is to build on this success again this year.

As an Exams Officer, you will play a vital role in ensuringthe smooth, efficient and compliant administration of all internal and externalexaminations. Working closely with senior leaders, curriculum teams, awardingbodies and support staff, you will help ensure that every aspect of theexamination process is delivered to the highest standard, enabling pupils todemonstrate their achievements in a fair and well-organised environment.

You will be a highly organised and detail-orientedprofessional, capable of managing multiple priorities and working effectivelyunder pressure. Through meticulous planning, excellent communication and astrong understanding of regulations and procedures, you will ensure the academyremains compliant with awarding body requirements while providing outstandingsupport to pupils and staff throughout the examination cycle.

This role is ideal for a committed and resilient ExamsOfficer who upholds the highest professional standards, models Astrea valuesand is driven to deliver high quality operational support and life-changingopportunities for young people.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the administration of internal and external examinations Plan, organise and coordinate all examination entries, timetables and arrangements, ensuring exams are delivered efficiently and in line with awarding body regulations.
• Ensure compliance with examination regulations Maintain an up-to-date understanding of JCQ and awarding body requirements, ensuring all examination processes meet statutory and regulatory expectations.
• Manage examination data and records accurately Maintain accurate student entries, results records and examination documentation, ensuring confidentiality and data integrity at all times.
• Coordinate invigilators and examination logistics Recruit, train and deploy invigilators, organise examination venues and resources, and ensure examinations run smoothly and professionally.
• Provide effective support to students, staff and parents Act as the key point of contact for examination queries, providing clear guidance and communication throughout the examination and results process.
• Manage results, post-results services and reporting Coordinate the distribution of examination results and administer reviews, appeals and other post-results services in line with awarding body deadlines.

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic time to join TEAM ERNULF onour turnaround journey. We are on a RAPID MISSION to turn ourschool into one of the BEST in the country! When the currentleadership took over, in September 2024, Ernulf had NEVER receivedan Ofsted 'Good' in ANY category. In January 2025, after justone term, Ofsted rated us 'Good' in ALL categories. If ourrapid improvement and ambition EXCITE you, then join us todisrupt disadvantage by transforming the education of our pupils. We are withinan hour's commute of North London, Norfolk, Grantham and Rugby. We believe inkeeping things simple. Our mantra is: WORK HARD, BE KIND. We don'tjust want children to attain incredible academic outcomes; we also want to helpthem become great people.

WORK HARD

Team Ernulf don't believe in fads. We know the biggestfactor in a child's achievement is how hard they work. That is why wehave sky high expectations. We have simple rules, centraliseddetentions, and we back our teachers - so that ourclassrooms are disruption-free. We do this to support our childrenwho want to work hard and do well. A knowledge-rich curriculum, built on 'powerful knowledge', underpins our teaching and learning principles. We offer a traditional approach to teaching, following evidence-based researchby Rosenshine. Our pedagogy is influenced by Teach Like AChampion (TLAC). Stimulating lessons are delivered by teachers, who we backas the expert in the room.

BE KIND

Team Ernulf is WWF: warm, welcoming andfriendly. We pride ourselves on having a family atmosphere. Weteach our pupils empathy and respect and have zero tolerance to bullying. Ascholarly approach is at our core, but teaching pupils to be polite,considerate and caring is just as important. Our world-class enrichment programme takeslearning beyond the classroom. In Autumn term 2024 alone, children visitedCambridge University, The British Museum, The National Gallery, RAF Hendon,Kenilworth Castle, and were on Channel 5 and BBC Radio. As well as this, everyweek KS3 children have the opportunity to take part in electives such as British Sign Language, clubbercise, building a robotic arm, chess, girls'cricket and many more!

What We Offer:

• A knowledge-rich curriculum, built on 'powerful knowledge' and a traditional teaching and learning approach inspired by Rosenshine and TLAC.
• Collaborative planning with centralised, shared units of work and resources.
• Disruption-free learning and a warm/strict behaviour system, including centralised detentions. We back our staff!
• Pay above the national scales.
• 8 INSET days per year.
• A strong culture of professional development and career progression.

Benefits:

• Health Support: Access to AXA's 24/7 health support line for medical advice.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Salary sacrifice deduction for bicycles and cycling accessories.
• Discounts and Savings: Access to the Blue Light Card and Costco membership.
• Enhanced Family Leave: Paid leave to support our people when they need it the most.
• Optical Care: Financial contribution to optical care for habitual DSE users.
• Life Assurance: Peace of mind for our people and their families.
• Employee Support: Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Discounted Gym Membership: Available at The Gym Group with 245 locations nationwide.
• Pension Scheme: Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Professional Development: Continued professional development and training opportunities.
• Convenience: Free on-site parking.

Commitment to Safeguarding and EDI:

Astrea Academy Trust is committedto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Allappointments are subject to satisfactory background checks, includingreferences and an enhanced DBS check.

We value diversity and welcome applicationsfrom underrepresented groups.

As a Disability Confident employer, we providereasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure allcandidates can fully demonstrate their abilities.

In line with Part 7 of theImmigration Act 2016 and the statutory Code of Practice, the Trust requires allpublic-facing post holders to demonstrate fluent English. Within a schoolsetting, this applies to all roles that involve direct or indirect interactionwith pupils, parents, or members of the public.

Flexible Interview Dates:

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, so don't miss out onthis exciting opportunity. Please note that interview dates are flexible, andthe academy reserves the right to interview shortlisted candidates during theapplication window.