Examinations Manager

Kingsdown School; Swindon; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingsdown School in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Examinations Coordinator to ensure the absolute integrity of examination processes across JCQ compliance and secure logistics.

You will drive secure materials handling, timetable management, and collaboration with SENDCos to implement access arrangements, while leading a team of invigilators and coordinating with venue and site teams to support a calm, fair examination window.

Qualifications

• Extensive, up-to-date knowledge of JCQ General Regulations, awarding body rules, and examination administration procedures.
• Proven experience managing secure materials, EDI data transmissions via school MIS, and complex timetable schedules.
• Collaborate with SENDCos to implement JCQ Access Arrangements, assistive technology, and bespoke accommodations.
• Lead external invigilator team and coordinate with venue/site teams.
• Attention to detail, discretion with secure data and potential malpractice investigations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and guarantee integrity of examination processes and compliance with JCQ rules.
• Manage secure materials, timetabling, and logistics for mock and formal exams.
• Coordinate with SENDCo and site teams to set up venues and support candidates.
• Directly recruit, train and manage invigilators and maintain operational relationships with venues.

Skills

JCQ Regulations

Timetable management

Leadership

SENDCo collaboration

Data protection

Tools

School MIS

Job description

Start date: As soon as possible

Closing date: Thursday 19th November

Shortlisting date: Thursday 19th November

Interview date: Wednesday 25th November

Contract: Permanent

Working hours: 37 hours per week

Working pattern: Term time, plus TD days and 5 days over the holidays (to include results week)

Salary Range: Actual £29,069 - £31,740 (FTE £32,578 - £35,571)

Why This Role Matters

You will guarantee the absolute integrity of our examination processes while creating an environment where students can perform at their very best. From managing JCQ compliance and secure script logistics to orchestrating seamless mock and formal exam series, your operational leadership ensures that every student experiences a calm, fair, and perfectly organised assessment window. Working closely with our SENDCo and site teams, you will make certain that access arrangements, venue setups, and candidate support operate with precision and care.

What You’ll Bring

• Extensive, up-to-date knowledge of JCQ General Regulations, awarding body rules, and examination administration procedures.

• Proven experience managing secure materials, EDI data transmissions via school MIS, and complex timetable schedules.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with SENDCos to implement JCQ Access Arrangements, assistive technology, and bespoke accommodations.

• Strong leadership skills to recruit, train, and manage a team of external invigilators while holding key operational relationships with venue and site teams.

• Exceptional attention to detail, calm resilience under pressure, and absolute discretion when managing secure data and potential malpractice investigations.

River Learning Trust and Kingsdown School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism. We are an exempt employer under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

We actively value the "different contributions" you can make. We want you to be at your best during the application process; if you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know.

This role includes regulated activity relevant to children.