Exam Officer

Coba Education Ltd; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates

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Dedicated consultant

Long-term assignment

Job summary

Coba Education Ltd is seeking an experienced Exam Officer for a full-time, long-term position at a secondary school in Oundle, Northamptonshire. You will manage all internal and external examinations, coordinate entries with awarding bodies, and lead timetabling and invigilation under JCQ regulations.

Ideal candidates are highly organised, proactive, and capable of ensuring smooth exam processes while supporting staff, students and external agencies.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as an Exam Officer in a school
• Strong knowledge of JCQ regulations and examination procedures
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
• Two references
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
• Right to work in the UK

Responsibilities

• Managing the administration of all internal and external examinations
• Coordinating examination entries with awarding bodies
• Producing and managing examination timetables
• Organising examination venues and invigilator deployment
• Ensuring compliance with JCQ regulations and awarding body requirements
• Managing examination results days and post-results services
• Maintaining accurate examination records and documentation
• Liaising with staff, students, parents and external agencies
• Supporting and overseeing the work of the Exams Assistant

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Proactive planning

Tools

Examination management systems

Job description

Location: Oundle, Northamptonshire

Looking for your next challenge in school administration?

Coba Education is working with a welcoming secondary school in Oundle seeking an experienced Exam Officer to join their team on a full-time, long-term basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly organised and proactive individual who has previous experience managing examinations within a school environment. You'll play a key role in ensuring examinations run smoothly and compliantly, supported by a dedicated Exams Assistant.

Why this role could be a great fit

• Full-time hours with a long-term assignment
• Work within a supportive and collaborative school environment
• Lead the examinations process with support from an Exams Assistant
• Make a significant contribution to student outcomes and school operations
• Opportunity to become an integral member of the school's support team

Your key responsibilities

• Managing the administration of all internal and external examinations
• Coordinating examination entries with awarding bodies
• Producing and managing examination timetables
• Organising examination venues and invigilator deployment
• Ensuring compliance with JCQ regulations and awarding body requirements
• Managing examination results days and post-results services
• Maintaining accurate examination records and documentation
• Liaising with staff, students, parents and external agencies
• Supporting and overseeing the work of the Exams Assistant

Why schools value experienced Exam Officers

• Strong organisation keeps exams running smoothly
• Attention to detail ensures compliance and accuracy
• Effective communication supports students and staff
• Proactive planning helps avoid last-minute issues
• Knowledge of examination regulations protects school compliance

What you'll get from us

• Your own consultant who knows what you're looking for
• Competitive rates, agreed upfront
• Honest advice and support throughout your placement
• Clear communication and booking information
• Access to other long-term and permanent opportunities

What we're looking for

Must-haves:

• Previous experience working as an Exam Officer in a school
• Strong knowledge of JCQ regulations and examination procedures
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
• Two references
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
• Right to work in the UK

Bonus if you have:

• Experience using examination management systems
• Previous experience supervising support staff
• Experience working in secondary schools
• Knowledge of post-results services and examination appeals
• A driving licence and access to transport

Coba Education is a small, family-run business that has been supporting schools across Northamptonshire and surrounding counties for over 20 years. We've built strong relationships by being honest, supportive and taking the time to get to know the people we work with.

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