Examinations Lead, School Assessments

Veritas Education Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Education Recruitment is seeking an Examinations Manager for a high-performing secondary school. You will oversee all aspects of internal and external examinations, ensuring smooth, accurate and compliant administration from entries to post-results services.

The role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines. You will line manage an Examinations & Administrative Assistant and liaise with awarding bodies.

Qualifications

• Experience in examinations administration, ideally in a school setting.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good knowledge of examination regulations and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage the administration of all examinations.
• Ensure compliance with awarding body regulations and deadlines.
• Coordinate examination entries, timetables and candidate schedules.
• Organise examination venues, seating plans and resources.
• Recruit, train and manage examination invigilators.
• Work closely with SEND teams to coordinate access arrangements.
• Liaise with awarding organisations and external agencies.
• Coordinate results days and post-results services.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure data security.
• Line manage an Examinations & Administrative Assistant.
• Support the continuous improvement of examinations processes and systems.

Skills

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Regulations knowledge

Job description

Veritas Education Recruitment is seeking an Examinations Manager for a high-performing secondary school. You will oversee all aspects of internal and external examinations, ensuring smooth, accurate and compliant administration from entries to post-results services.

The role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines. You will line manage an Examinations & Administrative Assistant and liaise with awarding bodies.