Be the heartbeat of excellence at Lipson. Help shape futures. Drive ambition. Make every success possible.
At Lipson, we believe education transforms lives - and the exams process is one of the most important moments in a student's journey. As our
Exams Officer, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring every young person has the opportunity to shine when it matters most.
If you're highly organised, calm under pressure, and driven by purpose, this is your chance to join a vibrant, ambitious school that puts community, inclusion and opportunity at its core.
This isn't just an admin job - this is impact. You will lead and manage the entire examinations process, becoming the trusted expert that students, families and staff rely on. From coordinating timetables to ensuring compliance, supporting invigilators to handling complex enquiries, your work will make a tangible difference to hundreds of lives every year.
And you won't be doing it alone. You'll be supported by a collaborative administration team, senior leaders who value your expertise, and the wider Ted Wragg Trust - a family of schools committed to strengthening communities through excellent education.
Why This Role Matters You will: - Ensure every exam runs safely, smoothly and fairly
- Be the friendly, knowledgeable point of contact for students, parents and staff
- Lead on external exams administration with professionalism and confidence
- Use innovation and initiative within clear guidelines to solve problems and improve systems
- Help uphold our safeguarding culture and high standards of care
- Contribute to a team that supports each other and strives for excellence every day
Award-Winning Culture In 2025, Lipson secured seven regional and national awards for staff and student satisfaction, reflecting our commitment to listening, improving and creating an exceptional environment for both colleagues and young people.
Our Edurio results speak for themselves:
95% of Lipson staff say they feel valued, supported, and proud to work here, placing us in the
top 10 nationally for staff voice and parental confidence, and in the
top 10 regionally for the Trusted Leadership Award.
This is a place where people love to work - and where your contribution truly matters.
Lipson's Values in Action At Lipson and across the Ted Wragg Trust, we are:
Ambitious - We work hard, set high expectations and believe in a bright future for every child.
Selfless - We help others thrive, acting with integrity, care and emotional intelligence.
Collaborative - We build strong relationships and work as one team, celebrating shared success.
As Exams Officer, you will embody and champion these values every single day.
What We Offer A varied, meaningful role with clear responsibility and real influence
Supportive leadership and a positive, people-centred school culture
Ongoing professional development
The chance to be part of something bigger - a trust committed to making the world a better place through education
Plus a fantastic benefits package, including: - Free on-site gym access for staff
- Free breakfast every day
- Discounted gym memberships at Pure Gym
- Blue Light Card eligibility for a wide range of national discounts
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Extensive Trust-wide training and development pathways
At Lipson, we think we're onto something special.
If you want to contribute to a school where your work genuinely matters, we'd love to hear from you.
We think we are on to something special here at Lipson; come and join us and be the one that makes the difference.
37 hours per week, 41 weeks per year For an Informal conversation please contact: Stacey Parker on 01752 671318 or hr@lipson.plymouth.sch.uk.