Deputy Examinations Coordinator

Astrea Academy Trust; West of England; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Backwell School is seeking a Deputy Exams Officer to join the Exams Team. The role focuses on planning and administering examinations, producing timetables and seating plans, coordinating access arrangements and invigilators, and ensuring compliant handling of materials and results.

The post is annualised 30 hours/week over 49 weeks, with flexibility around exam periods. Applicants should be organised, detail-focused and able to work collaboratively.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong IT skills, including experience with Microsoft Office and willingness to learn new software.
• Excellent communication with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Remains calm under pressure and can manage competing priorities.
• Proactive and collaborative team member.
• Leadership skills for managing invigilation teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, administration and organisation of examinations throughout the academic year.
• Produce examination timetables, seating plans and candidate information.
• Coordinate access arrangements and special consideration requests.
• Manage examination materials securely and in accordance with regulations.
• Assist with recruitment, training and coordination of invigilators.
• Support preparation, release and distribution of examination results.
• Respond effectively to examination irregularities and issues.
• Deputise for the Exams Officer when required.

Skills

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Attention to detail

IT skills (MS Office)

Communication

Calm under pressure

Team leadership (invigilation)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Backwell School is seeking a Deputy Exams Officer to join the Exams Team. The role focuses on planning and administering examinations, producing timetables and seating plans, coordinating access arrangements and invigilators, and ensuring compliant handling of materials and results.

The post is annualised 30 hours/week over 49 weeks, with flexibility around exam periods. Applicants should be organised, detail-focused and able to work collaboratively.