Exams & Cover Officer

Job Title: Exams & Cover Officer

E-ACT Parkwood Academy | Ambition, Respect, Collaboration and Honesty

At E-ACT Parkwood Academy we are committed to the core values of "Ambition, Respect, Collaboration and Honesty." We believe in the potential of every student to achieve greatness and succeed.

At E-ACT Parkwood Academy, we set high standards and foster an environment that encourages belief in oneself, the drive to achieve one's goals, and the ultimate success that follows.

Take the next step in your career with E-ACT Parkwood Academy, join us in shaping a future where every student believes in their potential, achieves their aspirations, and succeeds in life.

Take a look: https://parkwoodacademy.e-act.org.uk

Want to make a difference to young people?

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey within an educational community that values diversity, encourages collaboration, and celebrates excellence?

Are you a highly organised, detail-oriented professional looking to make a real difference in education? Parkwood Academy is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Exams & Cover Officer to join our dedicated team.

In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for the effective administration and coordination of all internal and external examinations, ensuring compliance with awarding body regulations and maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and confidentiality. You will also manage daily staff cover arrangements, liaising with colleagues to ensure the smooth operation of the school and continuity of learning for students.

Key responsibilities:

• Coordinate and administer all internal and external examinations in accordance with JCQ and awarding body regulations.
• Prepare examination timetables, seating plans, candidate entries, and exam materials.
• Managing the recruitment, deployment and training of invigilators, ensuring they are fully informed of current regulations and procedures.
• Organise and manage daily staff cover arrangements, ensuring lessons are appropriately staffed.
• Issuing examination certificates and maintaining accurate examination records

Pay range:

SCP 20 - 26 £29,405.00 - £33,629.43

(FTE: £32,597.00 - £37,280.00)

37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year

Permanent

Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs (Grade 4/C or above), including English and Mathematics, or equivalent qualifications
• Ability to work effectively under pressure during busy examination periods.
• Confident user of ICT systems, databases, spreadsheets and reporting tools
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with students, staff, parents, examination boards and external agencies
• Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure.

What are we about?

Join a trust that is going places!

At E-ACT, we believe every child deserves opportunity. Our ‘Opening Minds, Opening Doors’ strategy breaks down barriers and builds pathways to success; driven by purposeful leadership, collaboration, and innovation. We champion diversity, encourage a people-first culture, and ensure every voice is heard.

We are proud to lead system-wide change both locally and nationally, providing sector-wide support while transforming futures. Most recently, E-ACT was named Large Trust MAT of the Year 2026 at the MAT Excellence Awards. Our achievements are further recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, as well as the TES Trust Leadership Award 2024.

E-ACT is recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of our Birmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISE Regional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion and behaviour. In addition, Greenfields Academy has been designated as a RISE Reception Network Lead School. This is a testament to the impact of our people-first culture and relentless drive for excellence.

With 37 academies and over 25,000 pupils, our dedicated staff make excellence possible. We prioritise wellbeing, tackle workload, and continuously raise the bar. We don’t just educate, we inspire ambition and empower every child to thrive.

Want to be a part of something extraordinary? Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk

Benefits:

Financial and Lifestyle

We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting.

Professional Growth and Development

We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities.

Culture and Wellbeing

Our people-first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success.

Please look at our 'Work for Us' page and Recruitment Pack for more information.

How to apply:

Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing your application.

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.