Examinations Officer

Da Vinci Academy; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Online GP service

Staff wellbeing

Job summary

Da Vinci Academy in Derby is seeking an organised, proactive Examinations Officer to co-ordinate and administer all examinations, ensuring secure delivery in line with awarding body regulations and supporting timetable management.

You will recruit and train invigilators, manage entries and timetables, oversee access arrangements, and maintain accurate examination records while liaising with staff, students, parents and examination boards.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs grades 4–9 including English and Maths.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Confident using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Works independently and uses initiative.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in an administrative role (school or examinations experience desirable).

Responsibilities

• Plan and administer all internal and external examinations.
• Manage examination entries, timetables and seating arrangements.
• Recruit, train and co-ordinate invigilators.
• Ensure compliance with JCQ and awarding body regulations.
• Support access arrangements, special consideration applications and results administration.
• Maintain accurate student and examination records.
• Liaise effectively with staff, students, parents and examination boards.

Skills

Organisational skills

Administrative experience

Communication skills

Time management

Education

GCSEs including English and Maths

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Da Vinci Academy, Derby, is seeking an organised, proactive and professional Examinations Officer to co-ordinate and administer all internal and external examinations across the Academy. The successful candidate will ensure examinations are delivered efficiently, securely and in line with awarding body regulations, while supporting student data and timetable management.

Key Responsibilities

1. Plan and administer all internal and external examinations.
2. Manage examination entries, timetables and seating arrangements.
3. Recruit, train and co-ordinate invigilators.
4. Ensure compliance with JCQ and awarding body regulations.
5. Support access arrangements, special consideration applications and results administration.
6. Maintain accurate student and examination records.
7. Liaise effectively with staff, students, parents and examination boards.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

1. Holds 5 GCSEs grades 4 - 9 (or equivalent) including English and Maths.
2. Has excellent organisational and administrative skills.
3. Is confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook.
4. Can prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
5. Works independently and uses initiative.
6. Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
7. Has experience in an administrative role (school or examinations experience desirable).

Why Join Da Vinci Academy

1. Supportive and collaborative working environment.
2. Access to high-quality professional development and coaching.
3. Strong focus on staff wellbeing and work-life balance.
4. Excellent Trust-wide benefits including pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, online GP service.
5. The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to students' success.

Da Vinci Academy is part of L.E.A.D. Academy Trust and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.