Current Vacancies

  • Exams Officer and BTEC Coursework Co-ordinator
  • Exam Invigilator
  • Minibus Driver

Exams Officer and BTEC Coursework Co-ordinator

  • Start date:  As soon as possible
  • Contract type: Full time (37 hours per week), 40 weeks per year. Permanent contract
  • Salary: Grade 4, Points 8 to 14.  Pro rata salary £23,597 to £25,986
  • Application deadline: 11.59pm on Sunday 12 April 2026
  • Interview date: To be confirmed

The West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy is seeking a highly organised, proactive and committed Exams Officer and BTEC Coursework Co‑ordinator to join our dedicated team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about ensuring high standards, meticulous organisation and outstanding support for our students and staff.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a varied and pivotal position at the heart of the Academy’s academic operations.  You will be responsible for the smooth and compliant running of all examinations and for leading the administration, tracking, and co-ordination of BTEC qualifications across Key Stage 4.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Examinations:

  • Managing all aspects of internal and external examinations in line with JCQ regulations and awarding body requirements.
  • Liaising with teaching staff to confirm accurate exam entries and ensuring students understand exam expectations and timetables.
  • Organising invigilation, exam rooms, resources and special access arrangements.
  • Maintaining the secure storage, confidentiality and safety of examination materials.
  • Overseeing results days, co-ordinating queries, appeals and post‑results services.
  • Producing and analysing exam data to support senior leaders.

BTEC Coursework Co-ordination:

  • Enrolling students on BTEC qualifications and monitoring their progress.
  • Co-ordinating internal and external verification processes.
  • Maintaining communication with awarding bodies, staff, students and parents.
  • Preparing for and leading external verification visits.

Wider Responsibilities:

  • Arranging cover for absent staff and liaising with supply agencies.
  • Supporting daily office operations.

We are looking for someone who is:

  • Highly organised and able to meet deadlines.
  • An excellent communicator.
  • Skilled in IT systems, including spreadsheets and databases.
  • A proactive problem‑solver.
  • Confident in leading teams.

What we offer

  • A welcoming and supportive leadership team.
  • A meaningful opportunity to make a difference to young people.
  • A positive work environment and professional development opportunities.

Please send completed application forms to esharpe@wgacademy.org.uk
Please note we cannot accept CVs as a form of application. 

Exam Invigilator

  • Start Date: May 2026
  • Contract: Casual arrangement with no fixed hours/day
  • Pro rata salary: Grade 2, Point 3 (£12.85 per hour plus holiday pay)

 

  • The West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy are seeking to appoint Exam Invigilators as soon as possible for the upcoming GCSE examinations.  Applicants must be available to work the hours set out in the examination schedule.You will be required to work as part of a team to ensure that examination requirements are complied with.  You must be reliable, punctual, remain calm under pressure and have a good eye for detail.  In addition, you will be happy to work as part of a team or with individual students.The successful candidate(s) will be responsible for:
    • the preparation of the exam room
    • supervision of students entering, leaving the exam
    • supervision of students for the duration of the examWe offer:
      • An opportunity to make a difference in an Academy with a strong ethos of teamwork and supportive staff;
      • Support from an enthusiastic leadership team, who are passionate about raising standards of achievement for all students.

       

      More information and application forms are available on our website:

      https://www.wgacademy.org.uk/vacancies/
      Please send completed application forms to Esharpe@wgacademy.org.uk

      Please note we cannot accept CVs as a form of application.

      Interview date: TBC

     

Minibus Driver

Start Date:                    As soon as possible

Contract:                      Temporary to 31 August 2026.  6 hours per week, 38 weeks per year.

Pro rata salary:              £3,484

The West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy has a vacancy for a reliable and flexible school minibus driver.

A key part of this role is to transport engineering students to and from their off‑site college placements every Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon (12:00pm–3:00pm).  During this time, the post holder will also be responsible for supervising the students while they are at their placement locations, ensuring their safety, behaviour and punctuality throughout the session.

Additional hours may be required on other days of the week and these would be paid on a claim’s basis.

Key Responsibilities

  • Transport and supervise engineering students every Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon (12:00pm–3:00pm). This includes driving students to and from their off‑site college placements and providing appropriate supervision while they are at the placement location.
  • Provide a safe, effective and efficient minibus service for sporting fixtures and educational visits, including occasional evening or weekend journeys as required.
  • Ensure high standards of safety, behaviour and safeguarding at all times.
  • Carry out all driving duties in line with Academy policies, vehicle checks and legal requirements.

West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy, graded Good with Outstanding features by Ofsted in January 2024, continues to provide a positive and nurturing working environment. We proudly offer:

  • A friendly, welcoming school community
  • A growing intake while maintaining a family‑school atmosphere
  • A school that has undergone significant change and improvement
  • Excellent behaviour and pastoral support
  • A strong focus on staff wellbeing and belonging

If you are enthusiastic about contributing to our school community and committed to maintaining high standards of safety and conduct, we would love to hear from you.

Further information and application forms are available on our website: https://www.wgacademy.org.uk/vacancies/

Please submit completed support staff application forms to Estelle Sharpe via email at: esharpe@wgacademy.org.uk.

Application deadline: 11:59pm on Wednesday 11 March 2026.  Interview date: TBC

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