Exams Officer

Exams & Cover Officer

At E-ACT Parkwood Academy, the Exams & Cover Officer will be responsible for the effective administration and coordination of all internal and external examinations, ensuring compliance with awarding body regulations and maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and confidentiality. The role also involves managing daily staff cover arrangements, liaising with colleagues to ensure the smooth operation of the school and continuity of learning for students.

• Coordinate and administer all internal and external examinations in accordance with JCQ and awarding body regulations.
• Prepare examination timetables, seating plans, candidate entries and exam materials.
• Recruit, deploy and train invigilators, ensuring they are fully informed of current regulations and procedures.
• Organise and manage daily staff cover arrangements, ensuring lessons are appropriately staffed.
• Issue examination certificates and maintain accurate examination records.

Pay range: SCP 20 - 26 £ 29,405.00 - £33,629.43 (FTE: £32,597.00 - £37,280.00)

37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year, Permanent.

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs (Grade 4/C or above), including English and Mathematics, or equivalent qualifications.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure during busy examination periods.
• Confident user of ICT systems, databases, spreadsheets and reporting tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with students, staff, parents, examination boards and external agencies.
• Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure.

Financial and Lifestyle

We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme.

Professional Growth and Development

We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities.

Culture and Wellbeing

Our people-first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success.

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.