Alde Valley Academy
Address: Seaward Avenue Leiston Suffolk IP16 4BG
Salary: 26406 - 29547 per annum annually actual (32597 - 36363 pro rata FTE)
Hours: Part Time 35 hours per week 39 weeks per year
Contract:Permanent required from March 2026
Reference:8455
Alde Valley Academy are seeking an organised and personable Examinations Officerto oversee the administration and smooth running of all internal and external examinations. This is a key role within the school ensuring exams are conducted in line with JCQ and awarding body regulations and that students are supported to perform at their best. Experience of working with young people in an educational setting would be advantageous. The hours of work in this post are 37 hours per week 39 weeks per year (term-time one week)
We take pride in nurturing motivating and encouraging all our staff and pupils to be the best they can be. At Alde Valley Academy every day offers the chance to Aspire and Achieve together. As part of our community youll be embraced by colleagues who Lead with Kindness champion your growth and celebrate every milestone. Here Stronger Together isnt just a slogan its how we work: mentoring one another sharing expertise in collaborative planning and offering tailored professional development that helps you thrive at every stage of your career.
We have high aspirations for our pupils and provide a range of opportunities to enrich their life experiences. We are proud that we provide a highly caring and safe environment for our pupils and families.
You will:
have experience in an administrative role preferably in an educational environment
have excellent organisational and time-management skills
have the ability to work independently and use initiative
be meticulous with good attention to detail
demonstrate high levels of professionalism.
We can offer:
a welcoming and caring staff team
a supportive team of professionals within the school and as part of Kingfisher Schools Trust
a range of dedicated staff wellbeing support.
Alde Valley Academy is part of the Kingfisher Schools Trust providing direction support and challenge to seven schools in Suffolk and Norfolk. We have a mission to provide exceptional education for our pupils. We seek to have a deep understanding of our local communities but to have ambitions for young people equal to those of the very best schools and academy trusts anywhere in England.
Kingfisher Schools Trust is committed to helping our entire community but especially the young people in our care to flourish. We do this through our powerful collaboration: achieving success together.
Kingfisher Schools Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including:
excellent opportunities for continuous professional development
access to a huge variety of training courses through The National College
pension scheme (TPS) with generous employer contribution
employee assistance programme for free and confidential advice
shopping and leisure discounts
cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
affordable electric car salary sacrifice scheme.
To find out more
We encourage interested candidates to visit our school so that we can show you around and answer any questions that you may have. To arrange a visit please contact:
How to apply
To find out more about us and to apply view the job description and apply via the My New Term Website.
Please submit your completed application as soon as possible as we may close the advert early if we receive sufficient can only accept applications which are submitted through My New Term.
Closing date: 12pm 22 February 2026.
Interview date: 26 February 2026.
Our school is part of Kingfisher Schools Trust. The trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be part of the pre-employment screening process for this role. An application form must be completed in full; CVs alone cannot be accepted.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
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