Examinations and Assessment Manager in Manchester

Responsibilities include working collaboratively with all staff and parents to support student wellbeing and promote the five outcomes of Every Child Matters. You will be responsible for all aspects of the organization of internal and external examinations, including the recruitment, training, and deployment of invigilators, the security of examination papers in line with JCQ requirements, and the effective distribution of certificates. Additionally, you will further develop expertise in the software used by schools for examination entries and assessment.

Qualifications and Experience: You are a highly organised and detail-oriented professional with a strong understanding of examination systems and school data processes. Confident in managing complex timetables, coordinating exam entries, and ensuring full compliance with JCQ regulations, you bring excellent analytical skills and the ability to produce accurate reports and maintain secure data systems. You are an effective communicator who can build positive relationships with staff, students, and external bodies while working independently and managing competing priorities. With experience of using school MIS and assessment software, you are proactive, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement, contributing positively to the wider school community and supporting high standards of student achievement and wellbeing.

Benefits include:

• A minimum 20% PPA allowance for all staff
• Joint PPA time for departments to plan collaboratively
• A genuine commitment to wellbeing and effective workload management
• A warm, inclusive, and supportive school culture
• High expectations for all learners and staff
• A strong focus on wellbeing and professional development
• Opportunities to innovate and collaborate across the trust
• A commitment to equity, diversity, and accessibility
• Tailored CPD and coaching
• Trust-wide networks and learning communities
• Leadership development pathways
• Access to wellbeing resources and flexible working options
• Gym membership

Legal and Compliance: We are committed to safeguarding, child protection, and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS checks, reference and identity verification, and compliance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) are required.

Equal Opportunities: We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

About the School: Levenshulme High School is a high-performing girls' school situated in Manchester.