Job Overview
We are looking for a professional and self-motivated individual with excellent communication skills and the ability to be flexible. In this role, you will oversee and supervise public summer examinations and mock examinations throughout the year. You will ensure that guidelines and regulations for the integrity and security of the examination papers and procedures are followed during examination sessions.
Uplands Academy is a mixed 11–16 non-selective converter academy with approximately 800 students. Uplands is situated in Wadhurst, a small, rural town in East Sussex with traditional, independent shops in a warm and friendly local community. Wadhurst is close to Royal Tunbridge Wells, which is approximately seven miles north, with its bustling shopping centre, iconic landmarks and thriving social scene, together with fascinating architecture. A lot of our staff commute to us from a variety of places, such as the south coast, including Hastings and Eastbourne, as well as other locations across Kent and Sussex.
Uplands Academy, alongside Beacon Academy and Hailsham Academy, is proud to be part of MARK Education Trust. The acronym MARK was selected because staff who work in the Trust are
m
otivated,
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mbitious,
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esourceful and
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nowledgeable. The Trust was established in September 2022 with the integration of Uplands Academy (formerly Uplands Community College) into a partnership with Beacon Academy. In September 2025, the Trust was delighted to welcome Hailsham Academy (formerly Hailsham Community College Academy Trust). Together, we are committed to building strong, cohesive teams dedicated to driving continuous improvement and innovation, ensuring our students thrive and our staff are empowered to deliver and develop with excellence.
To apply, please visit: uplands-
Closing date: 10.00am on 8th October 2025.
Interview date: w/c 19th October 2025 (TBC).
NB: We advise applying promptly for this post as we reserve the right to close and interview early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.
All posts are subject to DBS enhanced clearance, health checks and satisfactory references. MARK Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.