Exams Officer (Maternity Cover)EDV/2026/OPA/62840 in Aveley

Ormiston Park Academy is a small but growing secondary Academy and our vision of ‘Believe and Achieve’ underpins all aspects of academy life in our impressive, well-resourced buildings and grounds. The successfully appointed candidate will join a caring and committed body of staff and enjoy working with friendly and enthusiastic students of whom we are extremely proud. Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach – they are our greatest asset.

Ormiston Park Academy is seeking an experienced and committed Exams Officer to drive all aspects of examinations during a period of maternity cover. The role is offered working 35 hours per week over 42 working weeks per year (term time plus 5 development days and additional 3 weeks). The postholder will play a key role in the effective planning, coordination and administration of all internal and external examinations within the academy, ensuring processes run smoothly and in full compliance with awarding body regulations. The postholder will ensure that students are given the appropriate arrangements and support to perform to the best of their ability, maintaining a high level of accuracy, organisation and attention to detail across all exam administration activities.

Responsibilities

• Drive all aspects of examinations, including planning, coordination and administration for internal and external assessments.
• Ensure compliance with awarding body regulations and exam policy across the academy.
• Coordinate examination timetables, seating plans, and necessary support arrangements for students.
• Maintain accurate data and records related to examinations and outcomes.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure smooth examination operations during peak periods.

Qualifications

• Ability to build and establish successful relationships with pupils and their families.
• Excellent communication skills; written, spoken and electronic.
• Ability to produce and analyse data reports in relation to attendance and examinations.
• Knowledge of Arbor desirable.

Benefits

• Collaborative working within our shared family of schools.
• Car and cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme.
• LGPS Pension and generous holiday allowance.
• Access to health and wellbeing benefits from our partner Vivup.

If you feel that you have the right level of experience and skills, and the ambition and commitment to make a real impact, please contact Gloria Ampomah, HR Officer, at gampomah@ormistonpark.org.uk for further details. To apply, submit an application form via the provided link by the closing date.

Important safeguarding information

Ormiston Park Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.