Examinations Officer

Chafyn Godolphin School; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Chafyn Godolphin is seeking an organised Examinations Officer to ensure the smooth delivery of all internal and external exams across the school.

You will work at the heart of our academic provision, ensuring compliance with JCQ regulations, recruiting and training invigilators, and collaborating with teaching staff and senior leaders to support students' achievements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the administration of all public and internal examinations across the school.
• Ensure full compliance with JCQ regulations and awarding body requirements.
• Recruit, train and oversee a team of examination invigilators.
• Work closely with teaching staff, the Learning Support team and senior leaders to ensure examinations run smoothly.
• Contribute to the continuous development of examination processes and best practice across the school.
• Be part of a thriving co-educational independent school with ambitious plans for the future.
• Play a key role in supporting students' academic success and progression.
• Access high-quality professional development through United Learning.
• Contribute to a school community founded on Belonging, Kindness, Courage and Curiosity.

Job description

Godolphin was founded 300 years ago. It joined United Learning in May 2024 and became a co-educational senior school in September 2025. Chafyn Grove School was founded 146 years ago and joined United Learning in May 2025. Both schools have strong reputations serving generations of local families whilst providing boarding facilities for pupils from both the UK and overseas. As one school, Chafyn-Godolphin School will provide an excellent education for children from three years old in nursery up to the age of 18.From September 2026, the school will be fully merged as Chafyn-Godolphin School operating across the current Chafyn and Godolphin sites.United Learning is a large and growing group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education to children and young people across England. United Learning is now a diverse nationwide group of over 95 state and 14 independent schools, each with its own unique character and ethos. While the founding independent school group is now smaller than the academies side, the Group is very much a partnership of equals and the fundamental aims are the same – beginning with excellence in education for children and young people.As part of United Learning, Chafyn-Godolphin can offer more to staff, pupils and the wider community than it could provide as a standalone school. With common ‘back office’ systems for finance, HR and management information as well as central procurement, specialist estate management and HR support, United Learning offers efficiency and effectiveness while also adding significant value in supporting schools and helping them to accelerate progress.United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.We always appoint on merit, and we are open to discussing flexible working options.

Job details

This is an exciting opportunity for an organised, detail-oriented and proactive Examinations Officer to play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and successful delivery of all internal and external examinations at Chafyn Godolphin.

The role sits at the heart of the school's impressive academic provision and contributes directly to ensuring that students are able to demonstrate their achievements fairly and successfully. You will join a highly committed and collaborative staff community, supported by a strong professional culture and access to United Learning's training and career development opportunities.

We warmly welcome informal conversations about the role. If you would like to find out more.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the administration of all public and internal examinations across the school.
• Ensure full compliance with JCQ regulations and awarding body requirements.
• Recruit, train and oversee a team of examination invigilators.
• Work closely with teaching staff, the Learning Support team and senior leaders to ensure examinations run smoothly.
• Contribute to the continuous development of examination processes and best practice across the school.
• Be part of a thriving co-educational independent school with ambitious plans for the future.
• Play a key role in supporting students' academic success and progression.
• Work within a supportive and collaborative staff community.
• Access high-quality professional development through United Learning.
• Contribute to a school community founded on the values of Belonging, Kindness, Courage and Curiosity.