Exams & Data Compliance Lead

GEMS Wellington School - Qatar; Dubai; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

GEMS Wellington Academy Dubai Hills is seeking an experienced Exams Officer to oversee the administration and coordination of internal and external examinations, ensuring compliance with examination board regulations and school policies.

The role covers planning and delivery of exams, timetabling, invigilating, data reporting and KHDA alignment, including preparing inspection-ready documentation and supporting assessment cycles across the Prep and Senior School.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing external and internal examinations.
• Ability to align processes with KHDA and awarding bodies.
• Strong data analytics and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and delivery of all external and internal examinations.
• Ensure compliance with awarding bodies such as Pearson Edexcel, Cambridge IGCSE/Oxford AQA and AQA.
• Act as the Head of Centre (or delegated lead) in line with regulations and GEMS policies.
• Oversee exam entries, registrations, timetabling, logistics, invigilation standards and access arrangements.
• Lead results day and post-results services (EARs, appeals, certifications).
• Ensure KHDA inspection readiness and alignment with inspection expectations.
• Lead data and exams readiness for KHDA and BSO inspections.
• Benchmark performance against KHDA indicators and prepare data narratives.

Skills

Exams Administration

Data Reporting

KHDA Compliance

Tools

MIS platforms

Timetabling systems

Job description

GEMS Wellington Academy Dubai Hills is seeking an experienced Exams Officer to oversee the administration and coordination of internal and external examinations, ensuring compliance with examination board regulations and school policies.

The role covers planning and delivery of exams, timetabling, invigilating, data reporting and KHDA alignment, including preparing inspection-ready documentation and supporting assessment cycles across the Prep and Senior School.