Examinations Lead | JCQ-Compliant Admin & Timetables

Lewisham Strategic Partnership; Catford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Forest Hill School in London is seeking an experienced Examinations Officer to lead the planning, administration and coordination of internal and external examinations, ensuring JCQ regulations and awarding body requirements are met.

You will maintain accurate examination records, manage timetables and entries, liaise with staff, students and awarding bodies, and support results periods while working within 41 weeks term-time plus inset days.

Qualifications

• Must be highly motivated, well organised and numerically confident.
• Strong ICT skills and experience with an examination management system; SIMS examinations package desirable.
• Ability to plan, prioritise work independently, manage competing demands and meet deadlines.
• Understanding of JCQ regulations and awarding body requirements or willingness to develop this knowledge.
• Clear and professional communication, both verbal and written, with staff, students, parents and examination boards.
• Flexible, reliable and able to maintain accurate records and stay calm during busy examination periods.
• Commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality, equality, and continuing professional development.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise and administer internal and external examinations, including timetables and entries.
• Ensure examination processes comply with JCQ regulations and awarding body requirements.
• Liaise with awarding bodies, staff, students and parents regarding examination arrangements and deadlines.
• Maintain accurate examination data using the school’s examination management systems.
• Coordinate examination-related communications and documentation to meet deadlines.
• Support the smooth running of examination periods, including results days during August.

Skills

Numerical confidence

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Planning & prioritising

Teamwork

Tools

SIMS examinations package

Job description

Forest Hill School in London is seeking an experienced Examinations Officer to lead the planning, administration and coordination of internal and external examinations, ensuring JCQ regulations and awarding body requirements are met.

You will maintain accurate examination records, manage timetables and entries, liaise with staff, students and awarding bodies, and support results periods while working within 41 weeks term-time plus inset days.