Examinations Assistant at Grace College

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  Job Reference #
EDV/2026/GC/47668
  Location
Saltwell Road South, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 6LE
  Contract Type
Permanent/Term Time Only
  Contract Term
Part-Time/Full-Time
  Salary
£9,933.22 - £10,421.07 Annually (Actual)
Scale point 8-11
  Closing Date
9:00am, Tue 7th Apr, 2026
  Positions Available
1
   Positions Available        1
  Interview Date(s)
Week Commencing 20th April 2026
   Interview Date(s)           Week Commencing 20th April 2026
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Examinations Assistant, Term Time Plus 5 Additional Days (including 3 INSET Days), Monday - Friday, 16 Hours Per Week, Monday 08:00 - 16:30 (Grace College), Friday 08:00 - 16:30 (Emmanuel College)

You will play a vital role in supporting the smooth, secure and compliant running of internal and external examinations. The role requires excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently during busy examination periods. Working under the direction of the Data and Examinations Managers at Emmanuel College and Grace College, the postholder will be responsible for assisting with:

  • Administration relating to both internal and external examinations, including production of timetables, candidate cards and seating plans.
  • Being the point of contact for the invigilation team to ensure the smooth running of exams and to deal with any matters arising. 
  • The processing and checking of examination entries for candidates, and subsequent communication of results.
  • The secure handling of confidential materials.
  • Liaising with staff, students, parents and awarding bodies to ensure a professional and student-focused service.

Further information is available in the job description and person specification.  

Join us and in addition to working with committed and helpful colleagues, the Trust can offer access to the following benefits:

  • Defined benefit pension scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Free parking
  • Employee centred and family friendly policies and practices that support you in and beyond the workplace
  • Enhanced sick pay, maternity leave and paternity leave (dependent on length of service)
  • Competitive holiday entitlement for support staff (minimum 25 days, plus bank 8 holidays per annum, pro-rated for part-time post-holders)
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Funded eye tests and glasses for DSE users (subject to T/Cs)

Grace and Emmanuel College are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.  Where the post is engaged in regulated activity, and/or an opportunity for contact with children the position will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. In addition, as part of the shortlisting process, and in accordance with statutory guidance, we may carry out an online search (for publicly available material) to help identify any incidents or issues that have happened which we may want to explore with shortlisted applicants at interview.




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Contact Details

  Diane Crossley
  0191 442 2000
  hrgateshead@esf-mail.org.uk

Grace College would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:

  1. Why have you applied for this particular post?
  2. Briefly outline the relevant experience that makes you the ideal candidate for this post.
  3. Briefly describe how you will work with colleagues and students to uphold the ethos, virtues and values of Emmanuel Schools Foundation.

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