Exams & Assessments Coordinator

Pioneer Secondary Academy; Farnham Royal; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Pioneer Secondary Academy is seeking an enthusiastic Exams Officer to ensure the smooth running of internal and external examinations, maintaining JCQ standards and exam integrity.

You will coordinate with awarding bodies, manage key dates, support invigilators, and serve as the main contact for students and staff on examinations. The role requires strong organisation, attention to detail, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills to manage multiple priorities, deadlines and exam schedules.
• Excellent attention to detail for handling confidential data and exam entries.
• Clear communication with students, parents, staff and external bodies.
• Good problem-solving abilities to handle issues on exam days calmly and quickly.
• Comfort with IT systems, exam management software, spreadsheets, and school databases (SIMS).
• Understanding of exam procedures and relevant body regulations, with willingness to undertake training.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate internal and external examinations and ensure smooth running of all exam processes.
• Maintain compliance with JCQ standards and awarding body regulations, safeguarding integrity and security of exams.
• Support invigilators and act as main point of contact for students and staff on exams matters.
• Manage key dates, deadlines and administrative tasks related to examinations.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving

IT proficiency

Education

Administration/education background

Tools

SIMS

Job description

Pioneer Secondary Academy is seeking an enthusiastic Exams Officer to ensure the smooth running of internal and external examinations, maintaining JCQ standards and exam integrity.

You will coordinate with awarding bodies, manage key dates, support invigilators, and serve as the main contact for students and staff on examinations. The role requires strong organisation, attention to detail, and excellent communication.