Location: Prince William School - Oundle , UK
Contract Type: Permanent
Education Phases: Secondary;
Job Roles: Administration Hr Data And Finance;
Working Patterns: Full-Time;
Application Deadline: Friday, 9th October 2026
Interview Date: TBC
Expected Working Start Date: November 2026
Is a Shared Job: No
About us
Prince William School is located in Oundle, within easy commuting distance of Peterborough, Stamford, Kettering, Wellingborough, and Corby. It is a vibrant and friendly school that strives to deliver the challenging and inspirational curriculum our students need to prepare them for the ever-changing world of work. We have high expectations for all, and our aim is simple: to be the best school in Northamptonshire and beyond for every student, no matter what their ability or aspirations. This is an exciting time for the school as examination results have seen rapid improvement and the school is expanding under the leadership of a new Headteacher. We are really proud of our 2024 exam results, with an estimate progress 8 score of 0.41 for Key Stage 4
Job Description
Your career#EMATters! We are currently recruiting for an experienced Exams Manager. We arean organisation that recognises and values its diverse workforce. Join us atEMAT to be part of a team that values innovation, inclusivity, and impact.
AboutEMAT
EMAT is anexciting, innovative, and growing organisation where we strive to do thingsdifferently, aligned with our core values and purpose: that every childdeserves to be the best they can be. Our Trust was incorporated in July 2012 toestablish, maintain, manage, and develop academies and free schools asworld-class centres of excellence. We are a collaborative partnership thatcurrently includes an all-through school in Northampton, a secondary school inOundle, and 10 primary schools in Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire and MiltonKeynes. By working for our Trust, you’ll be able to take advantage of a wealthof professional development and support opportunities, as well as a range ofemployee benefits.
- Continuous professionaldevelopment and training opportunities.
- Career and leadershipopportunities within our growing family of schools.
- A confidential 24-hour EmployeeAssistance Programme.
- Access to the Local GovernmentPension Scheme.
- Flu jabs for all staff.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Access to health and wellbeingbenefits, including an online GP.
- Access to an employee lifestylesavings platform.
- Generous family leave.
- 40 days annual leaveentitlement.
GeneralRoles and Responsibilities:
- Oversee and manage the fullpublic examination cycle, from entries through to results, certificatesand post-results services.
- Ensure all examinationprocesses, systems and procedures comply with JCQ and awarding bodyregulations.
- Coordinate internal and externalexamination arrangements, including timetables, rooming, resources,staffing and examination security.
- Recruit, train and manageexamination invigilators and coordinate effective invigilation.
- Work closely with the SENDCo toensure appropriate access arrangements and reasonable adjustments areimplemented and evidenced.
- Communicate effectively withstudents, parents, staff, senior leaders and examination boards,responding to queries and resolving issues as required.
- Manage examination clashes,unexpected issues and emergencies in accordance with regulations andsafeguarding procedures.
- Maintain accurate examinationrecords, candidate numbers and relevant data, and support the analysis andreporting of examination information.
- Lead and support JCQ inspectionsand ensure examination policies and procedures are fully evidenced.
- Arrange the receipt, checkingand distribution of examination results and certificates, includingsupporting GCSE and A-level results days.
- Manage enquiries about results,reviews of marking, appeals, special consideration and the retrieval ofexamination scripts.
- Monitor examination expenditureand ensure examination fees and charges are accurate and appropriatelymanaged.
For moreinformation or an informal conversation, please contacthannah.fajemiyo@central.emat.uk
ANote for Recruitment Agencies
We have ateam of internal recruiters, and we advertise our vacancies to attractcandidates and not agency suppliers. If we need agency assistance, then we willreach out to our trusted partners. Any speculative CVs we receive will not beaccepted as an introduction.
EMATreserves the right to withdraw this advert early if a suitable candidate isfound.
EMAT iscommitted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and youngpeople and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriateto the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure andBarring Service (DBS). References will be taken up before interviews areoffered.
We are anequal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitablyqualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief,sexual orientation, gender reassignment, or age.
EMATencourage a “Speak Up” culture where colleagues are encouraged to raise anyconcerns relating to risk or wrongdoing. You will be responsible for ensuringthat colleagues are supported where necessary to raise concerns without blameor recrimination and should pro-actively raise concerns should they come toyour attention.
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