Exams & Assessments Coordinator - School

Marchant Recruitment; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking an experienced Exams Officer for a dynamic secondary school in Whittlesey. You will coordinate examination entries, timetables, venues and invigilation, ensuring strict exam security and compliance with awarding bodies.

You will liaise with school leadership, teachers and external bodies, maintaining accurate records and supporting access arrangements for students. The role requires DBS clearance and a proven track record in examination administration, with

Qualifications

• Proven experience as School Exams Officer or examination administrator.
• Knowledge of awarding-body requirements and exam regulations.
• Experience with MIS and examination software.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Safeguarding guidelines understanding in an educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate examination entries, amendments, and candidate information with precision.
• Prepare examination timetables, seating plans, invigilation schedules and candidate instructions.
• Arrange examination venues and ensure resources are ready.
• Liaise with awarding bodies, school leadership, teachers and students.
• Ensure confidential materials are stored and handled securely.
• Maintain accurate exam records and complete administrative returns on deadlines.
• Support candidate access arrangements with SEND/appropriate teams.
• Resolve routine inquiries and track deadlines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication

Time management

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Examination software

Management Information System (MIS)

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is seeking an experienced Exams Officer for a dynamic secondary school in Whittlesey. You will coordinate examination entries, timetables, venues and invigilation, ensuring strict exam security and compliance with awarding bodies.

You will liaise with school leadership, teachers and external bodies, maintaining accurate records and supporting access arrangements for students. The role requires DBS clearance and a proven track record in examination administration, with