Exam Officer

Ever wondered how strong organisation and calm leadership can shape a student’s exam experience? Join Weavers Academy as our Exam Officer and play a vital role in ensuring every assessment runs smoothly, fairly and confidently for all learners.

Job Title: Exam Officer

Location: Weavers Academy, Wellingborough

Salary: Grade 7 (Scp 23-25), £34,434 - £36,363 per annum

Start Date: April 2026

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: 37 hours per week, 41 weeks per year

You are an organised, detail‑driven and proactive professional who thrives on managing complex processes with accuracy and calm confidence. You will be someone who:

• Leads and manages the full examinations cycle in line with JCQ regulations and awarding body requirements.
• Maintains exceptional attention to detail, ensuring entries, timetables, documentation and results are accurate and compliant.
• Communicates clearly and supportively with students, staff, parents and external agencies.
• Remains composed and solutions‑focused under pressure, especially during exam seasons.
• Builds strong working relationships across the Academy and provides guidance in all matters related to examinations.
• Understands the importance of confidentiality, integrity and professionalism in every aspect of the role.
• Leads, trains and supports a team of invigilators, modelling high standards at all times.

If you are motivated by delivering high‑quality processes that directly support student success, this is the ideal opportunity for you.

As our Exam Officer, you will be responsible for the planning, administration and delivery of all internal and external examinations across the school. Your work will ensure:

• Full compliance with JCQ regulations and awarding body expectations.
• Secure storage, controlled processes and accurate record‑keeping.
• Well‑organised timetables, seating plans, staffing and rooming.
• Effective coordination of access arrangements in collaboration with the SENDCo.
• Smooth management of results days, post‑results services and communication with all stakeholders.
• A highly professional, calm and supportive exam environment for every student.

You will also lead the school’s invigilation team — recruiting, training and deploying invigilators for all examination periods.

Weavers Academy is a thriving 11–18 non-selective academy located in Wellingborough, and proud to be part of the growing Creative Education Trust. We offer a dynamic and inclusive learning environment where every student is supported to achieve their full potential.

Our academy is large enough to provide a broad and innovative curriculum, yet small enough to ensure that every student feels safe, valued, and happy. At Weavers, we place the quality of teaching and learning at the heart of everything we do, because we know it is the single most important factor in shaping student success.

We foster an ethos where it is ‘cool’ to learn, and we actively listen to feedback from families and students to continually improve our provision. To find out more please visit our website.

Candidates may be invited to interview prior to the Final date to receive applications.

Creative Education Trust is a growing network of 17 schools, educating over 13,500 children and young people across England. Since 2010, we’ve worked in partnership with communities to deliver an education that inspires ambition, promotes equity, and unlocks opportunity for every learner.

We believe every child has talent, every community has strength, and every school can be a place where excellence thrives. Our curriculum is rich, broad, and inclusive - designed to build knowledge, nurture creativity, and prepare students for the future.

We are united by a shared purpose: to transform lives through education. Our schools are places where students feel safe, supported, and empowered to lead their own lives with confidence. Through collaboration, high expectations, and purposeful leadership, we ensure that success is both expected and achieved - together. Visit our trust website to explore how we support our staff and discover more about our mission, values, and opportunities.