Examinations Officer

Haberdashers' Girls' School; Elstree; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Pension Scheme through Aegon

Life insurance cover

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Financial assistance for further quali

Professional development training

Free lunch and refreshments

Free onsite parking

Gym and sports facilities access

Wellbeing programmes

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Job summary

Haberdashers' Girls' School is seeking an Exams Officer to lead the end-to-end delivery of all examinations, ensuring precise scheduling, processing of results, and strict regulatory compliance. You will line-manage the Deputy Examinations Officer and coordinate with teaching and pastoral staff.

The role requires strong communication, meticulous organisation, and a calm approach during peak periods. Prior school exam office experience is advantageous, with proficiency in admin systems expected.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organisational abilities are essential for coordinating exams and liaising with staff and students.
• A calm, methodical approach helps manage high-pressure, time-bound exam periods.
• Experience in school administration and exam office environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of internal and external examinations.
• Schedule exams and process results in accordance with awarding body regulations.
• Oversee invigilator team and liaise with academic and pastoral colleagues.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Team leadership

Tools

iSAMS

Job description

Exams Officer

Location: Haberdashers' Girls' School
Contract: Term Time Plus 4 Weeks
Reporting to: Deputy Head - Academic

Habs has been awarded Independent School of the Year 2025, with Haberdashers' Elstree Schools receiving both the award for Outstanding Educational Partnerships and the overall top accolade of Independent School of the Year 2025. This recognition reflects our long-term commitment to social impact and the deep, sustained collaborations we continue to build with our state sector partners. It is an exciting time to join our community. At Haberdashers' Girls' School, every exam season represents more than just a series of assessments‑it's a milestone in each pupil's journey. We're looking for a calm, highly organised and capable Exams Officer to ensure every stage of the examination process runs seamlessly and supports our students to perform at their very best. This is a key role at the heart of the school's academic life. You'll lead the end‑to‑end delivery of all internal and external examinations, ensuring every detail is handled with precision, professionalism, and full compliance with awarding body regulations. You will line‑manage the Deputy Examinations Officer, oversee the invigilator team, and work closely with colleagues across the academic and pastoral teams. Key responsibilities include scheduling exams, processing results, handling access arrangements, managing data using systems such as iSAMS, and ensuring secure and compliant administration at all stages. With a strong understanding of exam regulations, excellent communication skills, and a calm, methodical approach, you'll play a central role in upholding the school's academic integrity. Prior experience in a school or exam office is advantageous, and proficiency in administrative systems is essential.

What we offer:

• A competitive salary, commensurate with the candidate's experience
• Private Pension Scheme through Aegon
• Additional life insurance cover
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), providing confidential support and advice
• Financial assistance for obtaining further qualifications
• Extensive professional development training opportunities
• Free lunch and refreshments
• Free onsite parking and access to travel on the schools extensive coach network
• Free access to state‑of‑the‑art sports facilities including the gym, swimming pool, and fitness classes
• Wellbeing initiatives and programmes, such as yoga, mindfulness sessions, and health checks
• Access to an online GP service, providing quick and convenient healthcare advice
• Access to Vivup, the staff benefits platform, featuring discounts, financial advice, and wellbeing resources
• Cycle‑to‑Work Scheme and other green travel incentives including Octopus Electric Vehicles

Haberdashers' Elstree Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.