Exams & Assessments Coordinator

Lift Schools; Bexleyheath; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Lift Bexleyheath is seeking an Exams Officer to coordinate and manage all public examinations, ensuring fair and smooth processes for every student. You will handle timetables, entries, special arrangements and results with accuracy and discretion.

The role requires excellent IT skills, experience with Google Workspace, and strong organisational abilities to prioritise competing demands. Based at Lift Bexleyheath, the post involves collaboration with staff and examination boards.

Qualifications

• Holds level 2 qualifications in maths and English (GCSE grade 4 or equivalent).
• Excellent IT skills and confident using Google Workspace.
• Strong organisational abilities and can plan and prioritise effectively.
• Understands public examination requirements and can handle confidential information with care and professionalism.
• Communicates clearly and collaboratively with students, staff and external partners.
• Stays calm, flexible and resilient when last-minute changes or timetabling challenges arise.

Responsibilities

• Manage exam entries by working closely with examination boards, ensuring all deadlines are met and handling any amendments needed.
• Create and share student timetables, forecast grade sheets, and staff communications in collaboration with senior leaders and heads of department.
• Coordinate exam rooms, invigilation teams and special arrangements to make sure every session runs without a hitch.
• Oversee exam day activities, including attendance registers, student conduct, and the secure dispatch of scripts.
• Publish results, support initial analysis with the data manager, and handle any enquiries, appeals or missing results.
• Assist with internal exams, including timetabling, seating plans and invigilation arrangements.

Skills

Organisational abilities

Planning and prioritising

Calm under pressure

Education

GCSE maths and English (Level 2)

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Lift Bexleyheath is seeking an Exams Officer to coordinate and manage all public examinations, ensuring fair and smooth processes for every student. You will handle timetables, entries, special arrangements and results with accuracy and discretion.

The role requires excellent IT skills, experience with Google Workspace, and strong organisational abilities to prioritise competing demands. Based at Lift Bexleyheath, the post involves collaboration with staff and examination boards.