Job description
EXAMS ADMINISTRATOR
Commencing - September 2026
Term Time + 2 weeks
Full Time or Part Time Considered
Salary - £28,142 to £31,022 FTE
Are you motivated by roles where accuracy and reliability truly matter to student outcomes? Can you support the coordination of exam timetables, rooms and invigilators with efficiency and professionalism?
The Role
Watling Academy is seeking a highly organised and detail‑focused Exams Administrator to support the smooth and secure running of the Academy’s examinations function. Working under the direction of the Exams Officer, you will play a vital role in ensuring that all exam processes—from candidate entries to results—are administered accurately, efficiently and in full compliance with JCQ and awarding body regulations.
You will support every stage of the exams cycle, including maintaining accurate records, processing entries, preparing exam materials, coordinating invigilation arrangements and assisting with results and post‑results services. This role requires precision, confidentiality and calm professionalism, particularly during busy exam periods. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on accuracy, enjoys structured processes and takes pride in supporting a well‑run, high‑stakes area of school life.
About Watling Academy
Watling Academy is an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ secondary school situated on the western edge of Milton Keynes, encompassing the Whitehouse and Fairfields developments. Opening in September 2020, our school is a new and vibrant learning community for students aged 11-18. We are excited to have opened the Watling Academy Sixth Form to our first cohort of Year 12 students from September 2025, which will provide further educational opportunities. Our core values of Respect, Responsibility and Kindness embody the ‘Watling Way’ and are integral to the way we interact, learn and grow together as a community.
For more information about our school, please explore our website: www.watlingacademy.net
Learn more about why you should join us by downloading the attached Watling Academy Recruitment Pack
About The Alliance Schools Trust
The Alliance Schools Trust is driven by our mission of Care, Education and Opportunity. We prioritise care by ensuring that no student or staff member ever feels anonymous. Everyone is recognised, valued and supported, creating a strong sense of belonging within our community. Our commitment to education is reflected in our proven track record of academic success, consistently outperforming both Milton Keynes and national averages. We offer opportunity through supportive and dynamic learning environments, where every student can thrive and be well-prepared for future success in higher education or employment. For staff, we offer extensive opportunities for professional development and progression within our growing network of schools, empowering you to advance your career within a united, forward-thinking Trust.
We are recognised as leaders in raising educational standards both within our Trust and in the schools we support. We are proud to appoint motivated, highly qualified staff who thrive in a culture where collaboration and the spirit of partnership are central to everything we do.
How to Apply
Due to our commitment to safer recruitment practices, we can only accept applications through My New Term. Please do not submit CVs.
The Alliance Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.
E-mail: hr@tastrust.org.uk
Headteacher: Mrs Emma Anderson
Closing date for applications: Monday 22nd June 2026, 9am
About this school
Watling Academy
Free schools · Secondary · Ages 11–18
- Pupils
- 1,500
- Avg teacher salary
- £46,589
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 22.6:1
- Academy trust
- THE ALLIANCE SCHOOLS TRUST
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
View full school profileOfsted rating key
Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.
Location
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Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, MK8 1EP