Examinations Coordinator – Term-Time, Permanent

Marchant Recruitment; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Excellent CPD and training

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is supporting a high-performing secondary school in Basingstoke in recruiting an organised Examinations Officer on a permanent, term-time basis from September 2026. The role involves planning, administration and delivery of examinations across the academic year, ensuring JCQ compliance and coordinating invigilators.

The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills, calm under pressure and the ability to work with staff, students and external organisations.

Qualifications

• Experience in examinations administration would be advantageous.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating all internal and external examinations from entries through to results.
• Preparing examination timetables and managing candidate entries.
• Ensuring full compliance with JCQ and awarding body regulations.
• Recruiting, training and coordinating exam invigilators.
• Working with the SEND team to implement access arrangements.
• Maintaining secure handling of examination papers and confidential materials.
• Supporting post-results services, including reviews and appeals.
• Producing examination reports and maintaining accurate records.

Skills

Organised

Attention to detail

Communication

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is supporting a high-performing secondary school in Basingstoke in recruiting an organised Examinations Officer on a permanent, term-time basis from September 2026. The role involves planning, administration and delivery of examinations across the academic year, ensuring JCQ compliance and coordinating invigilators.

The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills, calm under pressure and the ability to work with staff, students and external organisations.