Examinations Officer

Suffolk County Council; Woodbridge; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Farlingaye High School in Woodbridge is seeking an organised Examinations Officer to lead the administration and delivery of all internal and external examinations.

You will ensure secure, efficient exam series, comply with JCQ and awarding body regulations, and provide excellent support to students, staff and parents throughout the process.

The role requires a calm, flexible approach and strong IT skills, with a good standard of education.

Qualifications

• A Levels, NVQ4 or equivalent, and good IT skills.
• Experience with handling sensitive information and deadlines.
• Strong organisational and administration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the administration and delivery of all internal and external examinations.
• Ensure exam series are secure, efficient and compliant with JCQ and awarding body regulations.
• Provide support to students, staff and parents throughout the examination process.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Data management

IT literacy

Confidential handling

Education

A Levels / NVQ Level 4 or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Databases

Job description

• Farlingaye High School
• Address: Ransom Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 4JX
• Salary: £33,675.16 - £36,834.56 per annum, Grade 5 SCP (Spinal Column Point) 21 - 25
• Hours: 37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year
• Contract: Permanent, required to start 1st January 2027
• Reference: 5406

We are seeking to appoint an organised, meticulous and highly professional Examinations Officer to lead the administration and delivery of all internal and external examinations.

This is a pivotal role within the school, ensuring every examination series is delivered securely, efficiently and in full compliance with JCQ (Joint Council for Qualifications) and awarding body regulations, while providing excellent support to students, staff and parents throughout the examination process.

It is essential that you have a calm and organised personality, a flexible approach with the ability to manage complex administrative processes while meeting multiple deadlines and an understanding of handling sensitive and confidential information.

A Good standard of education (A Levels, NVQ Level 4 or equivalent experience) is essential along with strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications and databases.

About us

Farlingaye High School is a popular and successful school, located in Woodbridge, a pleasant market town situated on the River Deben in Suffolk and just 7 miles from Ipswich. We are a creative school with excellent resources, lovely students and great results. Our most recent Ofsted report graded us Good with Outstanding areas.

We are part of EAST (East Anglian Schools Trust) alongside Bungay High School, Holbrook Academy, Kesgrave High School, Holbrook Academy, Castle East School, EAST SCITT and six primary schools: Aldeburgh, Easton, Leiston, Saxmundham, Wickham Market and Kyson whom we work closely with. We are committed to providing excellent staff opportunities through developing and promoting our staff and offering an excellent CPD and support programme for new staff. We are also extremely pleased to have launched our own teacher training provider: EAST SCITT (School Centred Initial Teacher Training). This allows us to award QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) and also QTS + PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education) Programmes within both Primary and Secondary schools.

To find out more

Full information about the job role is detailed in the attached Job Information Pack (pdf).

If you would like to discuss the job role further, please do not hesitate to contact Peter Smith, Headteacher, or Lauren Teeling, Headteacher's PA (Personal Assistant), by either calling 01394 385720 or by emailing [e-mail] or [e-mail].

Farlingaye High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share and adhere to this commitment.

The successful candidate will be required to provide satisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Check with the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service).