Examinations Manager - The Thomas Hardye School

Dorset Council UK; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Employee benefits scheme

On-site nursery

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

The Thomas Hardye School in Dorchester is seeking an Examinations Manager to lead a compliant, robust examination process for Key Stages 4 and 5. You will manage data collection, processing, analysis and reporting with accuracy and integrity, while safeguarding data and ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will supervise examination officers and a large team of invigilators, work with senior leaders and teaching staff, and contribute to a welcoming, professional school environment with strong ICT

Qualifications

• Experience in school examination processes.
• Proven data management and accuracy in processing examination information.
• Knowledge of data protection regulations and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Collect, process, analyse, and distribute examination data with high accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with awarding body regulations and school policies.
• Supervise and line-manage examination officers and invigilators.
• Provide accurate examination data and reports to SLT, staff, and external agencies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry accuracy

ICT skills

Communication skills

Job description

Examinations Manager with Exam Data Responsibility

Contracted Hours

Full-time - 37 hours per week. Annual leave to be taken during the school holidays.

Contract Length

Permanent

Salary

Grade 9. £32,061 with possible increments to £36,363. Requests for reduced working over the school holidays will be considered, but this would come with a pro‑rate adjustment.

Closing Date

25 September 2026

The Thomas Hardye School is seeking to appoint a highly organised Examinations Manager to take the lead in ensuring the provision of a compliant and robust examination process at both Key Stages 4 and 5. The successful applicant will problem solve, follow all school policies and procedures, and manage a small team without direct supervision. They will manage and maintain the accuracy, integrity, and security of examination data throughout the examination cycle.

You will have excellent ICT skills, and be a highly competent and effective communicator. The postholder will be responsible for the collection, processing, analysis, and distribution of examination-related information, ensuring compliance with awarding body regulations, school policies, and data protection legislation. This will include providing accurate examination data and reports to senior leadership, teaching staff, pastoral teams, and external agencies as required.

The postholder will supervise and line manage other examination officers, as well as a large team of casual exam invigilators.

We Require Someone With

• experience of working in a school in line with examination processes.
• attention to detail and a proven track record of accurate data entry.
• working knowledge of examination administrative requirements of external bodies.
• good understanding of data protection requirements.
• a dedication to, and thorough understanding of the processes involved in safeguarding children and young people.
• a commitment to inclusion and diversity.

We Can Offer

• A friendly and supportive working environment, with supervision and training.
• The opportunity to build on existing skills and knowledge through continuous professional development.
• A generous pension scheme, employee benefits scheme, on-site nursery, and discounted local gym membership.

If you have any queries about the post please contact: Linda Morrison, Deputy Head Teacher, by calling the school number.