Examinations Officer

Dulwich Prep & Senior; London Borough of Southwark; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Dulwich Prep & Senior seeks an Examinations Officer to establish and oversee a high-quality examinations process for its first GCSE cycle. You will ensure internal and external examinations are conducted efficiently, fairly and in full compliance with JCQ regulations and awarding body requirements.

The successful candidate will act as the School's expert adviser on examinations administration, maintaining centre status and coordinating access arrangements, invigilation and day-to-day procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience in administering internal and external examinations.
• Understanding of JCQ regulations and awarding body requirements.
• Experience coordinating access arrangements and invigilation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, administration and delivery of all internal and external examinations, ensuring a smooth and compliant examination cycle.
• Manage candidate entries, examination records, timetables and results, maintaining accuracy and meeting all awarding body deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with JCQ and awarding body regulations, safeguarding the integrity and security of examinations at all times.
• Coordinate access arrangements, invigilation and examination-day operations, providing an effective and supportive experience for candidates.
• Develop and maintain examination procedures and documentation as the School prepares for its first GCSE cohort.

Skills

Examinations administration

Regulatory compliance

Timetable management

Invigilation coordination

Job description

About Dulwich Prep & Senior

Dulwich Prep & Senior is an exciting and ambitious place to work. With more than 800 pupils, it has long been recognised as one of the UK's leading preparatory schools and is situated in one of the most beautiful parts of London.

In September 2025, we opened our Senior School, enabling pupils to remain with us through to GCSE. As we prepare for our first GCSE examinations, we are seeking a dedicated Examinations Officer to help establish and oversee a high-quality examinations process.

The strength of the School lies in its community: professional, passionate and highly collegiate staff; inquisitive and motivated pupils; and supportive, ambitious families. Professional development is a priority, and staff are encouraged to continue learning and growing throughout their careers.

The Role

The successful candidate will support the School as it prepares for its first GCSE examination cycle. They will ensure that all internal and external examinations are conducted efficiently, fairly and in full compliance with Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) regulations, awarding body requirements and School policies.

Acting as the School's expert adviser on examinations administration, the post holder will support the Head of Centre in maintaining the School's status as an approved examination centre and in delivering examinations to the highest professional standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, administration and delivery of all internal and external examinations, ensuring a smooth and compliant examination cycle.
• Manage candidate entries, examination records, timetables and results, maintaining accuracy and meeting all awarding body deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with JCQ and awarding body regulations, safeguarding the integrity and security of examinations at all times.
• Coordinate access arrangements, invigilation and examination-day operations, providing an effective and supportive experience for candidates.
• Develop and maintain examination procedures and documentation as the School prepares for its first GCSE cohort.

Hours of Work

This role offers a flexible working pattern of 15 hours per week during term time (September to early July). Due to the seasonal nature of examinations, the successful candidate will also work full-time during the main examination period in May and June, and during the GCSE Results Day week in August.

Additional Information

Unfortunately, this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.

Safeguarding

Dulwich Prep & Senior is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to provide references from previous employers, undergo online checks, and complete an enhanced DBS check.