Exams Assistant

JobsinED Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Tower Hamlets Outstanding Secondary School in East London is seeking an Exams Assistant to support the examinations team during GCSE periods. The role requires excellent organisational skills, meticulous record-keeping and clear communication with staff and students.

Full training will be provided; prior exams experience is not essential. The position is permanent, full-time, with immediate start and comprehensive training.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate examination arrangements alongside the school's exams team.
• Prepare examination materials, timetables and administrative documentation.
• Maintain accurate student records and assessment information.
• Communicate examination arrangements to staff and students.
• Follow examination regulations and confidentiality procedures.
• Resolve administrative queries and manage competing deadlines.
• Assist with the smooth running of internal assessments and external examinations.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Exams Assistant Wanted - Outstanding Secondary School in Tower Hamlets

An Ofsted Outstanding secondary school in Tower Hamlets, East London, is looking for a highly organised Exams Assistant to join its administration team immediately. This permanent position offers an excellent opportunity for someone with strong attention to detail, good communication skills and the ability to manage competing priorities. Previous examinations experience is not essential, as full training will be provided. The school is seeking a reliable, professional individual who takes pride in getting the important details right.

As an Exams Assistant, you'll work closely with the examinations team to ensure internal assessments and external examinations run smoothly. From preparing examination materials to maintaining accurate records and coordinating arrangements, you'll play an important role in supporting students through key assessment periods. This is an excellent opportunity to establish a long-term career in school administration within an Outstanding secondary setting.

Key Highlights

• Exams Assistant Wanted ASAP - Outstanding Secondary School
• Earn £35,490-£37,076 per annum - NJC Scale 5 (Points 12-15)
• Fantastic Location in Tower Hamlets, East London
• Ofsted Outstanding - Established Secondary School
• Full-time, Permanent Position Starting Immediately
• Full Training Provided - Previous Exams Experience Not Essential
• Excellent Opportunity for Organised, Detail-Focused Applicants

What You'll Be Doing

• Coordinate examination arrangements alongside the school's exams team
• Prepare examination materials, timetables and administrative documentation
• Maintain accurate student records and assessment information
• Communicate examination arrangements to staff and students
• Follow examination regulations and confidentiality procedures
• Resolve administrative queries and manage competing deadlines
• Assist with the smooth running of internal assessments and external examinations

Ideal Candidate for This School in Tower Hamlets

• Demonstrates excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Brings confident communication and interpersonal abilities
• Understands Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook
• Shows discretion when handling confidential student information
• Remains calm, accurate and dependable during busy examination periods
• Previous school administration or examinations experience desirable, not essential

Why Join This School in Tower Hamlets

• Outstanding Ofsted-rated secondary school in East London
• Permanent appointment offering long-term career stability
• Comprehensive training in examination administration and procedures
• Opportunity to develop specialist school administration skills
• Work closely with an established examinations team
• Play an important role in supporting students through GCSE examinations

A successful examinations process depends on careful preparation, accurate information and people who can remain composed under pressure. This Exams Assistant position offers the chance to develop valuable professional expertise while becoming an important part of a school's day-to-day operations