Exams Manager

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Competitive salary with progression opportunities + Local Government Pension Scheme + 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service + collaborative MAT network + additional LAT benefits.

Leigh Academy Wilmington is on the lookout for a dedicated Exams Manager to oversee the strategic planning, management, and successful delivery of all internal and external examinations across the school.

Join our academy and benefit from:

• Impactful Leadership: The opportunity to take ownership of a critical, high-profile function within the school, directly contributing to student success and the academy's reputation.
• Professional Growth: Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development, ensuring you stay ahead of the curve with all JCQ regulations and leadership best practices.
• Supportive Environment: Work as part of a highly collaborative and committed school community, with dedicated support from the Senior Leadership Team.
• Competitive Package: A rewarding salary package reflective of the seniority and importance of this management role.
• Generous Pension Scheme: Access to a comprehensive employee pension plan for your future security.

As the key point of contact for exams, you will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team, department heads, staff, and students, providing high-level support and guidance throughout the academic year.

If you have significant experience in exam management or coordination, a proven ability to lead, and thrive in a busy, varied, and highly regulated environment, we want to hear from you!

Working with us at Leigh Academy Wilmington

Leigh Academy Wilmington, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in May 2023, provides a world-class education with a focus on academic excellence, personal growth, and community engagement. As an IB World School, we integrate the International Baccalaureate philosophy throughout our curriculum.

Our students, from diverse backgrounds, achieve exceptional results, with our value-added scores placing us in the top national band for similar schools. We offer the IB Career-related Programme for sixth formers and the IB Middle Years Programme for Key Stage 3. Students benefit from a calm, purposeful environment, extensive enrichment opportunities, and a strong pastoral program that prepares them for university or high-level apprenticeships.

We are a forward-thinking and supportive community, committed to professional development for our staff. We work collaboratively to ensure all students flourish and are well-prepared for a complex world.

Please click here to view our website, to find out more about Leigh Academy Wilmington.

Applying for this Opportunity

Thank you for your interest in joining us. If you'd like to find out more about this role or arrange a visit to the academy, please don't hesitate to contact Charlotte Herberts (Recruitment Advisor): charlotte.herberts@latrust.org.uk / 01634 412 245.

To support your application, we recommend viewing the Job Pack by clicking here, which outlines the full role responsibilities and person specification. This will guide you in preparing a strong application and understanding what we're looking for.

Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview before the closing date. All applications must be submitted through our online application form prior to the deadline.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity

Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about it on our Careers site. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.