Examinations Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Contribution to student success

Collaborative staff team

Job summary

Veritas Education Recruitment is seeking an experienced Examinations Manager for a high-performing secondary school in Maidstone. The role oversees the full examination lifecycle, from entries and access arrangements to results days and post-results services.

You will ensure compliance with awarding body regulations, coordinate timetables and invigilators, and work with SEND teams to coordinate access arrangements. A strong focus on data security and process improvement is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in examinations administration, ideally within 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.

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

Examinations administration

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Data security

Job description

Examinations Manager

Salary: £32,140 - £35,035 FTE (£31,891 - £34,764 pro rata)

Hours: 37 hours per week, 44 weeks per year

A high-performing secondary school is seeking an experienced and organised Examinations Manager to oversee all aspects of internal and external examinations.

This is a key role responsible for ensuring the smooth, accurate and compliant administration of the entire examination process, from entries and access arrangements through to results days and post-results services.

Key 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.

Requirements

• Previous experience in examinations administration, ideally within 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.

Benefits

• Supportive and professional working environment.


• Excellent professional development opportunities.


• Opportunity to make a significant contribution to student success.


• Collaborative and dedicated staff team.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy

Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained

You must have legal right to work in the UK

You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community