Job Title: Exams Officer

E-ACT Parker Academy | Work hard, Stay Humble, Dream Big

Discover what’s possible at The Parker Academy, a vibrant and ambitious 11–18 school at the heart of Daventry’s community.

At The Parker Academy, our attitude of “Work Hard, Stay Humble, Dream Big” inspires everything we do. We nurture a culture where effort is valued, humility is encouraged, and every young person is empowered to strive for greatness and pursue their aspirations without limits.

Driven by a renewed energy and commitment to rapid improvement, we are focused on accelerating progress and delivering the high-quality education our students deserve.

As part of the E-ACT family, we are committed to delivering an exceptional education that develops confident, compassionate, and aspirational future leaders.

Join us at The Parker Academy, where you won’t just be part of a school,  you’ll be part of a movement to shape brighter futures, one student at a time. Bring your ambition, your passion, and your purpose. Together, we can achieve extraordinary things.

See why our school is a place to thrive: The Parker Academy 

Want to make a difference to young people?

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey within an educational community that values diversity, encourages collaboration, and celebrates excellence? 

The Parker E-ACT Academy is seeking to appoint an organised, calm and highly professional Examinations Officer to lead the effective running of all internal and external examinations.

This is a key role in the school. The successful candidate will be responsible for the planning, administration and delivery of examinations across the academy, ensuring full compliance with JCQ regulations and awarding body requirements. You will work closely with senior leaders, teaching staff, invigilators, pupils and families to make sure that examinations are managed smoothly, accurately and with the highest standards of care.

We are looking for someone who is meticulous, resilient and able to remain calm under pressure. You will need excellent administrative skills, strong attention to detail and the confidence to manage complex processes and deadlines. Experience of examinations administration in a school or college setting would be highly desirable.

Key responsibilities: 

• To manage, operate, maintain and develop all procedures in relation to external and internal  examinations as specified in the agreed Examinations Procedure. 
• Ensure entries and amendments are entered into the information management system and communicated to relevant boards.
• Day to day preparation of examination rooms.
• Liaise with SLT, Learning Leaders, Buildings Officer, exam boards and other parties in all  examination related matters.  Deal directly with students over problems concerning entries. 

 Pay range: NJC SCP 23-27 £33,391.93 - £37,063.35 (FTE: £34,434.00 - £38,220.00)

Full time, permanent and term time only (43 weeks per year)

Qualifications and Skills: 

• Minimum 5 GCSEs grades 4-9 including Maths and English (or equivalent) 
• Good understanding of current developments in secondary school curriculum and examination  systems 
• In-depth knowledge of the qualifications system and how these contribute to the points scores used in league tables 
• Additional qualification in statistics, data analysis or appropriate subject 

What are we about?

Join a trust that is going places! 

At E-ACT, we believe every child deserves opportunity. Our ‘Opening Minds, Opening Doors’ strategy breaks down barriers and builds pathways to success; driven by purposeful leadership, collaboration, and innovation. We champion diversity, encourage a people-first culture, and ensure every voice is heard.

We are proud to lead system-wide change both locally and nationally, providing sector-wide support while transforming futures. Most recently, E-ACT was named Large Trust MAT of the Year 2026 at the MAT Excellence Awards. Our achievements are further recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, as well as the TES Trust Leadership Award 2024.

E-ACT is recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of our Birmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISE Regional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion and behaviour. In addition, Greenfields Academy has been designated as a RISE Reception Network Lead School. This is a testament to the impact of our people-first culture and relentless drive for excellence.

Want to be a part of something extraordinary? Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk   

Benefits: 

Financial and Lifestyle

We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting. 

Professional Growth and Development

We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities. 

Culture and Wellbeing

Our people-first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success. 

Please look at our 'Work for Us' page and Recruitment Pack for more information. 

How to apply:

Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing your application. 

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. 

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.