Job Description

Lead Examinations Officer

Points 10-14 of the Sixth Form Colleges Support Staff pay spine, currently 26,666 to 30,119 per annum (full time).

Are you highly organised, calm under pressure, and passionate about delivering exceptional service? Do you have excellent communication skills and a sharp eye for detail? Can you lead a team and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment?

If you have answered

YES

to these questions, then we want to hear from you!

At Blackpool Sixth, we pride ourselves on high standards, strong teamwork, and supporting every student to succeed. Our examinations team is central to this mission. We're looking for someone who's detail-driven, composed under pressure, and brilliant at bringing people together to keep everything running smoothly

In this key role, you will lead on all things exams, from managing a fab team of invigilators to leading the planning and delivery of all internal and external exam events in line with JCQ regulations. You'll also work closely with staff, students, parents/carers, and awarding bodies, ensuring high standards of service and accuracy at all times.

This is an exciting time to join us, as qualifications, examinations, and assessments are evolving rapidly, and advancing technology is reshaping how exams are delivered. Our challenge is to stay ahead of these changes, embracing fresh and innovative solutions to ensure we continue providing exceptional service to our students and staff.

Experience working in an examinations environment is essential although training will be provided where needed. You will have an ability to lead, stay organised, and uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.

A day in Examinations could see you:

Coordinating examination entries, timetables, and logistics Communicating with students, staff, parents/carers, and awarding bodies Leading, training, and supporting our team of invigilators and administrators Ensuring secure storage and handling of exam materials Leading internal reviews of exam procedures to improve service delivery
If you're ready to play a vital role in shaping the future of our learners, apply now and join a team that makes a real difference every day!

Closing date: 9am 29th July 2025

Interviews: 5th August 2025

The benefits

Our people are extremely important to us and we are therefore delighted to provide the following benefits:-

Annual leave starting at 22 days (pro rata) plus bank holidays, and increasing with length of service up to 28 days Cycle to work scheme for contracts over 12 months Free use of the college gym Generous pension contribution for support staff Education specific learning and development Free car parking Subsidised Costa Coffee on site and a wide range of catering outlets An in house People & Wellbeing site with loads of self-help guidance Access to wellbeing and counselling services for you and your family Wellbeing day with the full day off for all 15 hours of gifted TOIL (pro-rata) to use for flexibility throughout the year The potential to work from home at times, for example during the school holidays

Equal Opportunities and Safer Recruitment Practices

We are an equal opportunities employer and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of a protected characteristic, or is disadvantaged by any conditions or any related individual requirements. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and all diverse groups. The college provides equality of access, services and care to everyone, regardless of people's age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression or trans status, race, religion or belief or sexual orientation.

All staff will be carefully selected using recruitment and selection procedures designed to emphasise the college's commitment to safeguarding. All posts, including volunteers, are subject to enhanced DBS clearance. All shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a self-declaration of any criminal record or information that will make them unsuitable to work with children. Any offer of employment may be withdrawn should any information come to light that has not been included in the self-declaration. It is an offence to apply for a role if you are barred from regulated activity relevant to children, anyone caught doing so will be reported to the police immediately. Please note that we reserve the right to review your online presence in line with keeping children safe in education guidance.

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 26,666.00-30,119.00 per year

Benefits:

Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site gym On-site parking
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 2425/39