Exams Officer

Required: 1st September 2026 Working Hours: Monday to Friday This role is for term time plus two weeks to be worked over school holidays. You must be available for results days in mid-August. The examinations officer is responsible for the organisation and smooth running of both internal and external examinations. The officer acts as the primary liaison between the school and external examination bodies. They will be familiar with the requirements and regulations placed on schools by both awarding bodies and the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) and will ensure that the school is compliant with these before, during, and after examination periods. Planning & organisation · Understand the regulations and requirements of all examinations held by the school, both internal and external · Comply with all JCQ and awarding body regulations and keep up to date with any changes to these · Manage arrangements for the safe and secure receipt, checking and storing of examination papers and materials · Contribute to development and review of examination-related school policies · Work with the SENDCo to ensure appropriate access arrangements and reasonable adjustments for appropriate pupils · Manage registration of candidates for all examinations · Work with the finance team to ensure all examination fees are paid, as necessary Exam management · Recruit, train and manage invigilators as required · Make sure appropriate conduct during examination sessions, in line with requirements and regulations from awarding bodies and the JCQ · Manage the logistics for examination sessions, including timetabling, room booking, resources and staffing · Make sure pupils are aware of their personal exam timetables, managing and resolving clashes in accordance with guidance and safeguarding procedures · Carry out necessary administrative tasks related to the organisation of examination sessions · Support the SENDCo to implement access arrangements and reasonable adjustments as required