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JOIN OUR MISSION TO BE ONE OF THE BEST SCHOOLS IN THE COUNTRY!
Ernulf Academy is building a team of exceptional and highly skilled staff, committed to driving excellence and continuous improvement across our school. Last year, we improved outcomes by over 10% across multiple measures, and our ambition is to build on this success again this year.
As an Exams Officer, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth, efficient and compliant administration of all internal and external examinations. Working closely with senior leaders, curriculum teams, awarding bodies and support staff, you will help ensure that every aspect of the examination process is delivered to the highest standard, enabling pupils to demonstrate their achievements in a fair and well-organised environment.
You will be a highly organised and detail-oriented professional, capable of managing multiple priorities and working effectively under pressure. Through meticulous planning, excellent communication and a strong understanding of regulations and procedures, you will ensure the academy remains compliant with awarding body requirements while providing outstanding support to pupils and staff throughout the examination cycle.
This role is ideal for a committed and resilient Exams Officer who upholds the highest professional standards, models Astrea values and is driven to deliver high quality operational support and life-changing opportunities 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 on our turnaround journey. We are on a RAPID MISSION to turn our school into one of the BEST in the country! When the current leadership took over, in September 2024, Ernulf had NEVER received an Ofsted 'Good' in ANY category. In January 2025, after just one term, Ofsted rated us 'Good' in ALL categories. If our rapid improvement and ambition EXCITE you, then join us to disrupt disadvantage by transforming the education of our pupils. We are within an hour's commute of North London, Norfolk, Grantham and Rugby. We believe in keeping things simple. Our mantra is: WORK HARD, BE KIND. We don't just want children to attain incredible academic outcomes; we also want to help them become great people.
WORK HARD
Team Ernulf don't believe in fads. We know the biggest factor in a child's achievement is how hard they work. That is why we have sky high expectations. We have simple rules, centralised detentions, and we back our teachers - so that our classrooms are disruption-free. We do this to support our children who 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 research by Rosenshine. Our pedagogy is influenced by Teach Like A Champion (TLAC). Stimulating lessons are delivered by teachers, who we back as the expert in the room.
BE KIND
Team Ernulf is WWF: warm, welcoming and friendly. We pride ourselves on having a family atmosphere. We teach our pupils empathy and respect and have zero tolerance to bullying. A scholarly approach is at our core, but teaching pupils to be polite, considerate and caring is just as important.
Our world-class enrichment programme takes learning beyond the classroom. In Autumn term 2024 alone, children visited Cambridge University, The British Museum, The National Gallery, RAF Hendon, Kenilworth Castle, and were on Channel 5 and BBC Radio. As well as this, every week 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 committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory background checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check. We value diversity and welcome applications from underrepresented groups. As a Disability Confident employer, we provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure all candidates can fully demonstrate their abilities.
In line with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and the statutory Code of Practice, the Trust requires all public-facing post holders to demonstrate fluent English. Within a school setting, this applies to all roles that involve direct or indirect interaction with pupils, parents, or members of the public.
Flexible Interview Dates:
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, so don't miss out on this exciting opportunity. Please note that interview dates are flexible, and the academy reserves the right to interview shortlisted candidates during the application window.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to our dynamic and forward-thinking team, apply today and be a part of our mission to create a positive impact!
