Examinations Officer — Organise Exams & Support Students

Harris Federation; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS//

Annual Loyalty Bonus

Pension Scheme with generous employer

Job summary

Harris Academy Tottenham is seeking an Examinations Officer to lead the management and organisation of examinations across the academy. You will coordinate entries, sessions, and communications with examination boards, while overseeing invigilators and annual calendars.

Responsibilities include liaison with boards, data handling, and ensuring compliance with safeguarding and governance standards. The role offers opportunities for professional development within the Harris Federation.

Qualifications

• English and Mathematics GCSE or equivalent.
• Degree or equivalent.
• Knowledge of the examination system and procedures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft software.
• Knowledge of National curriculum.
• Three years’ experience of working in an inner-city school or educational establishment.
• Experience in a similar role.
• Strong database skills, with the ability to produce user friendly data.
• The ability to recruit, organise and manage exam invigilators.

Responsibilities

• Responsibility for all public examinations and internal assessment, including organisation of entries, examination sessions and communications with examination boards.
• Liaison between exam boards and relevant staff.
• Circulation of information from examination boards to staff.
• Annual calendar planning for external and internal examinations.
• Recruitment, induction and training of invigilators.
• Deployment of invigilators with regard to budget costs.
• Checking and overseeing distribution of certificates.
• Providing facilities for external students if appropriate.
• Organising support for candidates with special needs with Student Support Services.
• Collecting syllabus requirements, entries and estimated grades from staff.
• Ensuring papers are ordered, received and stored correctly.
• Setting up examination halls and rooms with required equipment.
• Collecting scripts and securing them until sent to examination board.
• Maintaining certificates of posting and other pertinent certification.
• Distributing examination results and handling special consideration requests.

Skills

Examinations knowledge

Database skills

Invigilator management

Exam logistics

Education

GCSEs in English & Maths

Degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Harris Academy Tottenham is seeking an Examinations Officer to lead the management and organisation of examinations across the academy. You will coordinate entries, sessions, and communications with examination boards, while overseeing invigilators and annual calendars.

Responsibilities include liaison with boards, data handling, and ensuring compliance with safeguarding and governance standards. The role offers opportunities for professional development within the Harris Federation.