Exams Officer

Salary:
Support Staff Pay Scale F: £27,083 to £29,378 pro-rata per annum (Actual) (£29,542 - £32,046 full time/full year equivalent)

East Point Academy is seeking an organised, reliable and responsible team member with excellent initiative for the role of Exams Officer.

• To ensure efficient and effective arrangements for internal and external examinations that take place at the Academy.
• To meet the requirements of examination boards/Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) and the needs of the candidates.

The successful candidate should have attention to details, exceptional time management, and strong logistical planning. You should also have adaptability and problem-solving skills, calmness under pressure, and unwavering integrity.

• Good basic level of education preferably including GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
• Sound experience of development, management and operation of organisational and administrative procedures.
• Experience and up to date knowledge of examination board regulations and routines
• The ability to work on own initiative with minimal supervision
• The ability to build good working relationships with teaching and non-teaching staff and students and build and retain the confidence of the academy
• Good analytical and IT skills
• Experience of managing exams processes effectively within a school or education environment.

At Inspiration Trust, we believe in the power of education to transform lives. You’ll be joining a supportive, forward-thinking organisation that values professional development, collaboration, and innovation. We provide opportunities for growth and empower you to make a real impact in schools across Norfolk and north Suffolk. As part of our thriving network of talented teachers, leaders, and support staff, you’ll receive a varied professional development programme designed to help you be the best you can be.

We offer:

• Generous annual leave, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with excellent employer contributions
• Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 virtual GP access, mental health support and claim-back options for healthcare costs *
• Cycle-to-work scheme, retail and theatre discounts (including discounted shopping vouchers, dentist and gym memberships), and salary sacrifice options (including home technology). *
• Free parking at most sites
• Personalised CPD and development programmes
• A structured and specific induction programme.

* Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are only available following successfully passing probation.

East Point Academy in Lowestoft is the first secondary school to see the sunrise every day, and it is a fantastic place to work. The academy’s values underpin everything it does, preparing pupils to be successful both within the school and in the wider community throughout their lives. Students and staff embody these core values, creating a positive and supportive culture.

Pupils are encouraged to be independent thinkers, gaining the knowledge and skills to make a meaningful impact on the world around them.

We are part of the Inspiration Trust
; a thriving family of schools across Norfolk and North Suffolk, recognised nationally for pupil progress and excellence in teaching and leadership. We believe every young person deserves the best education, regardless of background. Inspiration Trust specialises in transforming schools…