Examinations Officer

De Aston School, Academy Trust; Market Rasen; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

De Aston School is seeking a highly organised Examinations Officer to lead the administration of all internal and external examinations. You will coordinate entries, timetabling, results days and post-results services, ensuring processes are secure and compliant with examination regulations.

The role involves working closely with students, staff, invigilators, awarding bodies and external agencies and requires DBS safeguarding checks.

Qualifications

• Experience with examination entries, timetabling and results processing.
• Ability to work with invigilators, awarding bodies and external agencies.
• Commitment to safeguarding and compliant with regulations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate internal and external examinations across the academic year.
• Ensure compliance with examination regulations and DBS checks.
• Liaise with staff to schedule exams and manage deadlines.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Examinations administration

Job description

Do you want to make a real difference to young people's futures?

Are you looking for more than just a job?

Do you thrive on organisation, attention to detail and ensuring things run smoothly behind the scenes? Could you lead a critical function that helps hundreds of students achieve their qualifications and take their next steps in education, training and employment?

De Aston School is seeking a highly organised, motivated and detail-oriented Examinations Officer to join our friendly and supportive team and lead the administration of all internal and external examinations.

This is a pivotal role within the school. From examination entries and timetables to results days and post-results services, you will ensure every aspect of the examination process is delivered efficiently, securely and in full compliance with examination regulations.

Working closely with students, staff, invigilators, awarding bodies and external agencies, you will play a key role in supporting students at some of the most important milestones in their educational journey. Every examination session you organise and every deadline you meet contributes directly to students achieving their potential and progressing to their chosen destinations.

You will be supported by an experienced and dedicated staff team and will work collaboratively across the school to ensure the smooth delivery of examinations throughout the academic year. Whilst attendance is required during examination periods and on key examination dates, including up to ten days during August for results processing, the role also offers opportunities for flexible working arrangements.

Ready for Your Next Challenge?

If you're looking for a role where your organisation, professionalism and attention to detail can make a genuine difference to the lives and futures of young people, we'd love to hear from you.

Join De Aston School and help ensure every student has the opportunity to achieve their very best.

Safeguarding

De Aston School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday to Thursday 8:00am-4:00pm, Friday 8:00am-3:30pm), 41 weeks per year plus 5.6 weeks' paid holiday. Attendance is required on key examination dates, including up to 10 days during August.

Closing Date: 9:00am Friday 6th November 2026

Interview Date: Friday 13th November 2026