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- Farlingaye High School
- Address: Ransom Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 4JX
- Salary: £33,675.16 - £36,834.56 per annum, Grade 5 SCP (Spinal Column Point)
- Hours: 37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year
- Contract: Permanent, required to start 1st January 2027
- Reference: 5406
We are seeking to appoint an organised, meticulous, and highly professional Examinations Officer to lead the administration and delivery of all internal and external examinations.
This is a pivotal role within the school, ensuring every examination series is delivered securely, efficiently, and in full compliance with JCQ (Joint Council for Qualifications) and awarding body regulations, while providing excellent support to students, staff, and parents throughout the examination process.
It is essential that you have a calm and organised personality, a flexible approach with the ability to manage complex administrative processes while meeting multiple deadlines, and an understanding of handling sensitive and confidential information.
A Good standard of education (A Levels, NVQ Level 4 or equivalent experience) is essential along with strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications and databases.
About us
Farlingaye High School is a popular and successful school, located in Woodbridge, a pleasant market town situated on the River Deben in Suffolk and just 7 miles from Ipswich. We are a creative school with excellent resources, lovely students, and great results. Our most recent Ofsted report graded us Good with Outstanding areas.
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We are part of EAST (East Anglian Schools Trust) alongside Bungay High School, Holbrook Academy, Kesgrave High School, Holbrook Academy, Castle East School, EAST SCITT, and six primary schools: Aldeburgh, Easton, Leiston, Saxmundham, Wickham Market, and Kyson, with whom we work closely. We are committed to providing excellent staff opportunities through developing and promoting our staff and offering an excellent CPD and support programme for new staff. We are also extremely pleased to have launched our own teacher training provider: EAST SCITT (School Centred Initial Teacher Training). This allows us to award QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) and also QTS + PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education) Programmes within both Primary and Secondary schools.
To find out more
Full information about the job role is detailed in the attached Job Information Pack (pdf) https://mynewterm-attachment-docs.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/1D713C43-A887-43CE-81D4-9D1633A55CFC.pdf.
If you would like to discuss the job role further, please do not hesitate to contact Peter Smith, Headteacher, or Lauren Teeling, Headteacher's PA (Personal Assistant), by either calling 01394 385720 or by emailing psmith@farlingaye.suffolk.sch.uk [psmith@farlingaye.suffolk.sch.uk] or hr@farlingaye.suffolk.sch.uk [hr@farlingaye.suffolk.sch.uk].
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How to apply
To apply, please visit our job vacancy page https://mynewterm.com/jobs/136834/EDV-2026-FHS-55175.
Please note: only applications submitted via the school’s on-line recruitment process will be considered. We reserve the right to interview strong candidates and to appoint at any time during the recruitment process. We encourage applicants to apply as early as possible. Applicants will be kept informed if appointments are made.
Closing date
9:00 am, 21 September 2026.
Interview date
24 September 2026.
Farlingaye High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share and adhere to this commitment.
The successful candidate will be required to provide satisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Check with the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service).
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