Examinations Operations Lead – GCSE & A‑Levels

Marchant Recruitment; Slough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Slough Academy in Slough is seeking a detail-oriented Lead Examinations Officer to oversee the planning, administration, and execution of GCSE, A-Level and vocational exams for the school year.

You will work with the Senior Leadership Team, SENCO, and invigilation staff to manage entries, timetables, rooming, access arrangements, and results logistics in strict JCQ compliance. This is a full-time, long-term or permanent post.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a School Examinations Officer or Senior Assessment Administrator.
• In-depth knowledge of JCQ regulations and awarding body procedures.
• Experience with school MIS platforms and exam entry software.
• Active DBS check or willingness to obtain.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to lead exam invigilation teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage entries, tier selections, and coursework with awarding bodies.
• Schedule timetables, rooming, and seating for mock and external exams.
• Enforce JCQ regulations regarding secure storage and exam conditions.
• Recruit, train, schedule, and line-manage invigilators.
• Coordinate with SEN to implement Access Arrangements.
• Download, process, and distribute results on national results days and prepare stats.

Skills

Proven experience as School ExaminAtio

Leadership skills

Attention to detail

Stamina under high-pressure exams

DBS check Update Service

Knowledge of JCQ regulations

Tools

SIMS

Arbor

Bromcom

Job description

Slough Academy in Slough is seeking a detail-oriented Lead Examinations Officer to oversee the planning, administration, and execution of GCSE, A-Level and vocational exams for the school year.

You will work with the Senior Leadership Team, SENCO, and invigilation staff to manage entries, timetables, rooming, access arrangements, and results logistics in strict JCQ compliance. This is a full-time, long-term or permanent post.