At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the planning and delivery of all internal and external examinations.
- Company: Join The Link Academy, a praised and inclusive school in Dudley.
- Benefits: Professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Be part of a team dedicated to providing first-class education.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives by ensuring fair examination processes.
- Qualifications: Experience in exam administration and strong organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Dudley Academies Trust, The Link Academy are seeking an exceptional Exams Officer to lead the planning, administration and delivery of all internal and external examinations across the academy. This is a pivotal role, ensuring examinations are conducted efficiently, fairly and in full compliance with awarding body regulations.
As the school's examination specialist, you will work closely with senior leaders, teaching staff, learners, parents and external examination boards to provide a professional and seamless examination experience from initial candidate entry through to results day and post-results services.
The Link Academy was praised by Ofsted in May 2026 as an “ambitious and inclusive school” where “pupils flourish.” Inspectors highlighted the academy’s calm, respectful and supportive environment, noting that pupils feel safe, demonstrate excellent attitudes to learning and benefit from strong pastoral care. The school achieved Strong judgements in attendance and behaviour, inclusion, leadership and governance, and personal development and wellbeing, with achievement, curriculum and teaching meeting the Expected standard.
Achieving four Strong judgements under Ofsted’s new inspection framework is a significant accomplishment and places the academy among a small number of schools in the region to achieve such recognition.
The Trust recognises that our staff are our most valued asset and investing in our people is a key strategic priority. An extensive programme of staff development is operated within school and across the Trust, and this is extended to senior and middle leaders, aspiring leaders, and teaching and associate staff.
You will be joining The Link Academy at an exciting time as we continue our journey to provide first class education for the young people of Dudley.
Closing date is Sunday 6th September 2026 - we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date advertised.
All successful applicants will need to undertake an enhanced disclosure and barring service check and children and adults barred list checks, where the applicant will be employed in a regulated activity.
Dudley Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, including disabled, and black and ethnic minority applicants.
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