Exam Manager

Teaching Personnel; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Exams Manager to join a thriving secondary school from December 2026. You will oversee the administration and delivery of all examinations, coordinating with staff, pupils, and examination boards to ensure smooth operations.

This role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage deadlines. The position is full-time and based on-site at a secondary school, with opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and administrative abilities.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and manage priorities.
• Experience with examination entries and timetables.
• Knowledge of JCQ regulations (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Oversee administration and delivery of examinations.
• Manage entries, amendments and registrations.
• Create timetables, seating plans and room allocations.
• Ensure compliance with JCQ and awarding bodies.
• Liaise with staff, students and examination boards.
• Recruit, train and manage invigilators.
• Coordinate results processing and post-results services.
• Maintain examination records and reports.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

School management systems

Education

Experience in education administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

School management systems

Job description

Secondary School | Full-Time | December Start

Are you a highly organised and detail-oriented professional looking to play a key role in a school's success? We are seeking an experienced and proactive Exams Manager to join a thriving secondary school from December.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take responsibility for the planning, administration and smooth delivery of all internal and external examinations. Working closely with senior leaders, teaching staff and examination boards, you will ensure the examination process runs efficiently and in full compliance with all regulations.

• Oversee the administration and delivery of all examinations throughout the academic year.


• Manage examination entries, amendments and candidate registrations.


• Produce and maintain examination timetables, seating plans and room allocations.


• Ensure full compliance with JCQ and awarding body regulations.


• Liaise with staff, students, parents and examination boards regarding exam arrangements.


• Recruit, train and manage a team of invigilators.


• Coordinate the processing and distribution of examination results.


• Handle post-results services, including reviews of marking and appeals.


• Maintain accurate records and provide examination-related reports when required.

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.


• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.


• The ability to effectively manage deadlines and prioritise workloads.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.


• Experience working within an examinations, administration or school environment.


• Knowledge of examination regulations and procedures (desirable).


• Confidence using Microsoft Office and school management systems.

• A welcoming and supportive secondary school environment.


• A varied and rewarding role with significant responsibility.


• Opportunities for professional development and training.


• The chance to contribute directly to students' academic success.


• A collaborative and dedicated staff team.

This role would suit an experienced Exams Officer looking to progress, or a strong administrator seeking a new challenge within education.

Position Details

Position: Exams Manager
Location: Secondary School
Start Date: December 2026
Contract: Full-Time
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Keywords: Exams Manager, Exams Officer, School Administrator, Data & Assessment, Secondary School, Education, Administration, December Start.

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