Examinations Officer (Maternity Cover)

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Hereford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in England is seeking an Examinations Officer to manage the planning and administration of internal and external examinations during a maternity cover period. The role requires exceptional organisational and communication skills, as well as the ability to build strong relationships within the school community. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the educational success of students in a collaborative environment with a strong commitment to safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Exceptional organisational skills are essential.
• Ability to work methodically under pressure.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the planning and administration of examinations.
• Ensure the security of examination materials.
• Collaborate with senior leaders on exam logistics.

Skills

Organised

Methodical

Great communication

Relationship building

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity to play a key part in the success of our students by coordinating the smooth running of external and internal examinations. Whitecross Hereford is seeking to appoint an Examinations Officer to cover for the maternity leave of the current post holder. It is anticipated that this will be for 12 months.

We are looking for a person who is interested in joining a great school where team work and collaboration lie at the heart of our work to provide an outstanding education for our students. Our resources are some of the best around but it is our people who make our school what it is. If you want to join a staff committed to working together to be the best, supported by a comprehensive leadership and development programme, then we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

Working alongside senior leaders as part of the admin team, the postholder will be responsible for the planning, administration and security of both internal and external examinations.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will be organised, methodical, a great communicator and able to build strong relationships with students, families, staff and external agencies.

Additional Information

Whitecross is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of every child. The advertised post involves contact with children and therefore involves regulated activity with children. All such posts will be subject to enhanced safeguarding checks. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. The school will undertake online checks of shortlisted candidates in accordance with our Privacy Notice for Applicants which is included in our recruitment pack. Successful candidates will be required to follow our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and will also be required to sign a self‑disclosure statement. Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found on our website.

Do contact my PA, Claire McDougall, in the first instance.

Closing date: Friday 16 January 2026 at
3.00 pm