Job Description

Organisation

Schools

Directorate

Secondary Schools

Service Area

Ossett Academy

Hours

Annualised Hours Contract

Number of Jobs

1

Location(s)

Ossett

Position type

Permanent

Grade

13.26 Per Hour

Salary

24,899 to 27,010 per annum (actual salary)

Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Ossett Academy.

To Start As Soon As Possible

Ossett Academy and Accord Sixth Form have an exciting opportunity for an Exams Assistant to join the school and support the Exams Officer to help ensure that assessment processes run smoothly throughout the academic year.



The successful candidate will have strong attention to detail and be able to work closely with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure that exams administration processes are followed and key deadlines are met.


The position is on an annualised hours contract basis working 450 hours over the course of the academic year, predominately in term time only but will include some work in the summer holidays over the exam period. Hours will be determined with successful candidate upon appointment.


At Ossett Academy we strive to create an environment where pupils enjoy learning and are given opportunity to stretch themselves both academically and also through a wide range of other extra-curricular activities. Our success is founded on traditional values set in a warm friendly environment.


Ossett Academy and Accord Sixth Form is an Ofsted 'good' rated secondary academy with great facilities and fantastic staff. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking, ambitious team in a welcoming, friendly school.


We are confident that new staff joining our Trust will feel welcomed and happy to have chosen us. Prospective applicants are welcome to visit prior to applying.


As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits and we also encourage prospective candidates to look at our website for further information regarding our 'People Pledge' and our recently launched Employee Benefit package Working For Our Trust - Accord (accordmat.org).


Here are a few examples of employee benefits that focus on our employees Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing:

Membership to either the Teachers' Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme Technology scheme via SmartTech
Access to an extensive discounts platform via Accord Rewards Access to an industry leading Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner through Healthcare Cash Plans Cycle to Work Scheme
Free annual flu jab Free, on-site parking at every site Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings restrictions apply*


The Accord Multi Academy Trust was established in September 2016 and is currently made up of five academies, four of which were the founding members of the Trust. The Trust is committed to providing world class education for all our young people within our community and as such we recognise the pivotal role that our staff team have in this respect. The Trust places at the heart of its development a commitment to high quality professional development for all staff who join the Trust. We understand that by investing in our staff we will create an organisation with a shared vision and values that will transform education for young people.


We offer a supportive work environment with a dedicated and approachable central operational team and an educational strategy group who will work with you in order for you to reach your career goals and aspirations.


For an informal discussion about this position please contact

hr@accordmat.org

or call on

01924 921213.

Closing Date: Friday 21 November 2025 at 9.00am

Interviews likely to be held: week commencing Monday 24 November 2025

Application forms are available from https://accordmat.org/join-our-team/our-vacancies/


Completed application forms to be returned to hr@accordmat.org.


Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Accord Multi Academy Trust reserves the right to interview sooner than the specified dates above. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.


We are committed to providing a culture of inclusion, respect and equity of opportunity that attracts, supports, and retains high quality colleagues from all backgrounds and across all job roles at the Trust. We welcome and encourage applications from, but not limited to Black, Asian, other ethnic minority groups, individuals who identify as LGBT+; and/or are registered with a disability. Candidates will always be shortlisted based on the content of application against the job description and essential criteria without access to the personal details information.

The Accord Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Closing date

21 November 2025, 9:00 AM