Job Description

Salary:

32,199 - 35,395 (depending on experience)

A recruitment and retention allowance may be offered for an outstanding candidate.

Hours:

Full Time, 37 hours per week

Contract:

Permanent

Start date:

05 January 2026

New College Pontefract is seeking a highly organised and detail-focused administrator to join our Trust Exams Team as an Exams Officer.

The role

This key operational role provides oversight and coordination of all aspects of exam administration to ensure that every exam runs smoothly, accurately, and in line with national standards.

You will take responsibility for the full exams cycle, from preparation and planning through to delivery and results reporting. Day to day, you'll ensure the seamless running of exam sessions: preparing rooms, supporting invigilators, managing special arrangements, and ensuring all scripts are handled securely and dispatched accurately.

About you

The successful candidate will have:

Proven experience in administering public examinations and knowledge of examination procedures and processes

Excellent written communication skills and strong attention to detail

Confidence using Microsoft Word, Excel, and computerised systems.

The ability to proactively solve problems, coordinate across teams, and manage a complex and high-stakes process with professionalism.

About New College Pontefract

New College Pontefract is an outstanding place to work and study, regularly near the top of UK sixth form college results tables and awarded outstanding in all areas by Ofsted in 2023. We deliver primarily A Level provision, alongside a range of Applied General qualifications and GCSEs in Maths and English.

As part of the New Collaborative Learning Trust (NCLT), we believe every role makes a difference in shaping young people's futures. We are a values-driven and inclusive organisation where 96% of staff say they feel a shared sense of purpose and pride. Our culture is supportive and forward-thinking, with a strong focus on wellbeing, flexibility, and professional development for all staff.

Please explore our Employer of Choice page to learn more: https://nclt.ac.uk/employer-of-choice/

Our benefits include:

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working and special leave policies

Lieu days and annual wellbeing day

Funded CPD and professional development opportunities

Strong track record of internal promotion

Access to wellbeing support and occupational health services

Cycle to Work Scheme and technology purchase scheme

Modern, well-equipped working environments

Free on-site parking (at most locations)

For further details and to apply, please click the apply button.

Closing date: Sunday 30th November 2025 at midnight.

Interview Date: Wednesday 3rd December 2025.

New Collaborative Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful in being appointed to a post, you will be expected to apply for a disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service as well as other employment checks before your appointment is confirmed.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 32,199.00-35,395.00 per year

Work Location: In person