Exams Officer

Job Title
:
Exams Officer

Actual Salary
: £32,275 - £35,693 Based on actual weeks worked.

Full Time Equivalent Salary
: £35,852 - £39,649 (CLF Grade

E) Based on 37 hours per week, all year round.

Contract Type
:
Permanent, Term time only, plus inset days and two additional weeks

Hours of work
:
Full Time, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Additional role info
:
Working Pattern = Monday to Thursday 7.5 hours per day 8am to 4pm with 30-minute lunch & Friday 7 hours 8am to 3.30pm with 30-minute lunch.

Provisional Start Date
: 30 March 2026

Are you seeking an opportunity to lead an exam process, supporting an academy and team during busy exam periods?

To be successful in the post, we are looking for an Exams Officer with the passion and drive to make a difference to the lives of young people, for them to thrive and reach their potential with high quality examinations provision. The role will involve managing and leading a team of exam assistants across a double exam centre (John Cabot Academy 11‑16 and CLF Post 16, 16‑19).

The centre offers the full range of examinations and qualifications, working across a wide range of exam boards and levels of awards. The team are experts and hold extensive knowledge surrounding the complexity and challenges of examinations held in this school setting.

We may consider appointing this role at a Senior level for candidates who can demonstrate the skills and experience required to operate at a higher capacity.

• have an up-to-date knowledge of exam board rules, specifications, JCQ guidance, relevant legislation and/or demonstration of an ability to maintain awareness of a specific subject area and apply in practical environment.
• demonstrates ability to operate at NVQ level 4 in business and administration or equivalent.
• excellent interpersonal, good organisational and time management skills.
• have the ability to keep calm under pressure or during unexpected circumstances.
• have a caring and understanding attitude, sensitive and responsive to the needs of our students.
• the capabilities to work as part of a team but also under own initiative.

• Have advanced knowledge of the full range of examinations and qualifications across multiple key stages (KS4 &5) and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Significant experience working as an Exams Officer within a secondary school.

Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.

The CLF Post 16 Academy is situated in South Gloucestershire, hosted at John Cabot Academy, and serves the students of Bristol across two local authorities. We are a centre of education for ages 16‑19 offering a range of level 1, 2 and 3 vocational courses and a full breadth of A Level qualifications. We are an Academy that values the diversity of our rich community and expects the highest of standards for our students and staff body.

The unwavering ambition we hold is for students to flourish during their time of study with us, access an exciting and enriched experience, develop a resilience to learning and achieve their full potential. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in the recent inspection, describing the provision as inclusive and aspirational. High quality teaching with a comprehensive careers programme support students to thrive at CLF Post 16;

the provisions ethos of Care, Believe, Achieve is fully realised. Students, including those who have previously had negative educational experiences, thrive with CLF Post 16, this is the result of thoughtful academic and pastoral support along with effective and strong safeguarding systems.

We are a diverse and inclusive community of 36 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but were all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. Were proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.

We aim to…