Examination Manager - Saltley Academy

Saltley Academy is a thriving educational institution committed to excellence and inclusivity. Our mission is to provide a supportive and enriching environment where every student can achieve their full potential.

About the Role

As the Exams Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of examinations, ensuring compliance with awarding body regulations, and providing essential support to students, staff, and external examiners. You will manage the administration, security, and operation of exams, ensuring they run efficiently and effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• plan, coordinate, and oversee all aspects of the school’s examinations, including GCSEs, A-Levels, and vocational qualifications
• ensure compliance with JCQ and other examination board regulations
• manage exam entries, amendments, and withdrawals
• recruit, train, and manage a team of invigilators
• maintain accurate records and ensure the secure storage of examination papers
• process and distribute exam results and assist in data analysis
• support students with access arrangements in collaboration with the SENCO

If you are a committed professional with a passion for making a difference, we would love to hear from you!

In return, we will offer you:

• a collaborative and inclusive culture, where team members will upskill you and give you regular opportunities to learn from each other in a safe and collaborative environment, both within your schools and Trust-wide
• an opportunity to undertake structured CPD via access to the National College online CPD platform and/or apprenticeships such as Level 7 Senior Leaders Masters, with regular twilights
• access to career pathways and pledge to help you plan for and make your goals a reality via our professional growth and performance (PPG) process
• a wellbeing culture, with paid and unpaid time off to support life events via our life leave policy, access to a wellbeing champion and the opportunity to participate in our annual staff wellbeing survey with Edurio, so we know and can respond to views
• access to 24/7 employee assistance programme (EAP), which includes confidential counselling, access to wellbeing advice and a lifestyle app called “My Possible Self”
• access to a suite of supportive policies, such as life leave, wellbeing, career break and family friendly
• access to a generous pension scheme known as the teachers’ pension scheme (LGPS)
• access to a comprehensive employee rewards package including long service awards, employee referral scheme, cycle to work scheme and contribution to glasses and eye-sight tests for eligible display screen users
• opportunity to be part of key Trust-wide collaborative groups such as the equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI working group) and wellbeing working groups, including menopause support and neurodiversity support
• onsite parking at all schools

We know you would love working at Saltley Academy. We have wonderful, enthusiastic students and amazing staff who always go the extra mile for their classes.

Informal conversations are warmly welcomed. Please contact Janice Crosedale – PA to the Headteacher jcrosedale@saltley.academy

N.B. CVs will not be accepted

As part of our recruitment process, we carry out rigorous online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

We value our people and are dedicated to making sure that everybody feels empowered to bring their authentic self to work. We have an outstanding opportunity to work at Washwood Heath Multi Academy Trust.

We promise to treat all candidates fairly, consistently and with respect throughout the application, assessment, and selection process.

We are also “happy to talk flexible working” subject to the operational requirements of the role.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

Washwood Heath Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. 

How to Apply

Please apply online.