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Islington Council in Greater London is seeking an Exam and Admin Officer on a 1-year fixed-term contract. The role supports the examination team with a 33-hour week during term-time, with adjusted hours during exam season.
Salary ranges from £42,912 to £44,235 per year, depending on spine points; actual salary shown is £36,003.80 - £37,753.70. Closing date: 7 September 2026; Interviews: 14 September 2026.
Exam and Admin Officer
Salary Grade: SO2 (Spine Point 27 to 29)
Salary Range: £42,912 - £44,235.00
Actual Salary: £36,003.80 - £37,753.70
Hours per week: 33 hrs, (TTO/term-time-only) plus 1 week, working hours: 09.00-16.00 (Exam season: 08.00-17.00 or as early as necessary)
Required: September/October or as soon as possible
We are seeking to appoint an outstanding individual to join our Examination team, under the direction of our Deputy Headteacher.
You will need a wide range of skills and experience to fulfil the role and responsibilities of this position.
You will be expected to facilitate and encourage co-operation, effective communication and mutual understanding between home and school; maintaining positive communication pathways in the best interest of the students.
You can also visit www.egaschool.co.uk for more information about the school.
Closing date for completed applications: Monday, 7th September 2026 at 11am
Interview date: Monday, 14th September 2026
Interviews will be held between the hours of 9am - 3pm
In line with KCSIE 2025 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presence.
We reserve the right to consider applications prior to the closing date.
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