Examinations Officer

We know just how important it is to think big and to help break those glass ceilings faced by young people today. Together we can encourage our pupils to step out from their comfort zones, build self-esteem and broaden their horizons.

We are looking to recruit an Exam's Officer here at West Walsall E-ACT Academy to ensure the effective organisation and co-ordination all examinations within the academy and ensure effective day to day cover arrangements are in place for absent colleagues. 

• To manage, operate, maintain and develop all procedures in relation to external and internal examinations as specified in the agreed Examinations Procedure.
• 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.
• Production and distribution of examination timetables.
• Ensure entries and amendments are entered into the information management system and communicated to relevant boards. 

Please read supporting Job Description & Personal specification before applying.

Salary: SCP9 - 17: Actual Salary £19,577 - £22,938 - FTE: £21,269 - £24,920

37 hours per week for 41 weeks per year

In return the trust offers:

• Competitive local Government Pension Scheme
• Ride to Work Scheme
• Market leading Personal Development and Training plans to further your career
• Access to Mental Health First Aid Programme
• 24 hours access to Employee Assistance Programme

Our Academy

West Walsall E-ACT Academy

An 11-18 academy in Walsall resolutely focused on improving the life chances of all our students and inspiring them to reach their full potential.

Come join our team

Quite aside from the opportunity to work with pupils whose energy, creativity and enthusiasm never fail to inspire, our academy is:

·        Ofsted good/outstanding rated, recognised for helping pupils to progress from often low starting points.

·        Committed to teacher development through E-ACT’s professional learning program in partnership with leading training providers such as Ambition School Leadership.

·        Leading the way in youth mental health through our very own Mental Health First Aid programme - we aim to train every teacher as a mental health first aider.

·        A leader in the education sector for outstanding employee bene fits including a generous maternity policy and opportunities for flexible working.

A great place to live and work

Located just eight miles from Birmingham and six miles from Wolverhampton, Walsall is home to two E-ACT academies in Reedswood E-ACT Academy and West Walsall E-ACT Academy.

Part of the E-ACT family

We are an E-ACT academy and proud to be part of a community that includes over 15,400 pupils and 2,300 teaching and non-teaching professionals across the country.

E-ACT multi-academy trust is responsible for 25 academies across the length and breadth of England.

Our academies can collaborate and share ideas with one another in ways that schools may not be able to. Most importantly, we all feel part of something much bigger as our responsibilities go far beyond the four walls of a single academy, and extend to people and their communities across the country.

We are always on the lookout for dynamic, motivated and enthusiastic people so we can continue to give every one of our pupils the opportunity to explore, solve, create and achieve.

In return we offer the chance to work with amazing people and inspirational pupils, as well as a great salary and sector -leading work -life balance arrangements.

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.