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£31,537 - £33,143 + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
Permanent, Full Time
37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
September 2026 Start
Are you an organised and detail focused professional looking for a role where you can make a real impact on student success?
Lift Maltings is seeking an Exams Officer to lead and manage all aspects of the examination process, ensuring examinations are delivered efficiently, securely and in line with awarding body regulations.
This is a key role within the school, working closely with senior leaders, teaching staff, invigilators and examination boards to ensure every examination runs smoothly and students are fully supported throughout the process.
In this role, you will:
- Manage the full examination cycle, including entries, amendments, withdrawals and liaison with awarding bodies.
- Coordinate examination timetables, student schedules and communication with staff and students.
- Organise examination rooms, seating plans, invigilators and special access arrangements.
- Ensure all examinations are conducted in accordance with JCQ and awarding body regulations.
- Lead and support a team of invigilators, including training and deployment.
- Manage results days, examination certificates, appeals and enquiries about results.
- Coordinate internal examinations, including timetabling, venue management and invigilation arrangements.
- Maintain the highest levels of confidentiality, accuracy and compliance throughout the examination process.
About Lift Maltings
Lift Maltings is an 11-16 school based in Witham, Essex. Situated between the cities of Chelmsford and Colchester, the school has 900 students on roll and benefits from a modern, purpose-built site opened in 2011. With excellent transport links to London, our staff and students can take full advantage of the wealth of opportunities the capital provides. Free car parking facilities are available on site.
Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Luke Harper, School Operations Manager, at lharper@liftmaltings.org.
Closing date: 21st June 2026
Who is Lift Schools?
We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 59 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.
We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.
We offer you:
- Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
- Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
- Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
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Information about the School
Lift Maltings is a mixed secondary school in Witham, Essex and is part of Lift Schools, a national network of schools created to provide thousands of students with the best possible education.
Our core purpose is to provide our students with a well rounded learning experience that is of the highest standard so that they can stand shoulder to shoulder with others confidently.
It is our aim to instil the ambition in our students that they need to achieve that their aspirations and goals, and for those aspirations to not be limited by any preconceptions they or other may have of them. Our students should leave us at Lift Maltings feeling empowered to do absolutely anything they have their mind set on be that academically or personally.
Who is Lift Schools?
Lift Schools is made up of 57 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 33,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives – and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.
Our mission:
-We will provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day.
-With excellent leadership and teaching in every school, we will help children go on to lead successful and happy lives.
-We will work with others beyond our network to benefit more children and communities.