Exams Coordinator – Compliance & Scheduling

Prospero Teaching; Thurrock; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcoming environment

Professional development opportunities

Leadership and admin support

Well-resourced facilities

Contribution to student success

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is supporting a well-established secondary school in Thurrock, Essex, by recruiting an experienced Exams Officer to manage examination administration, timetabling, rooming and staff invigilation. You'll ensure compliance with JCQ regulations, maintain accurate candidate records, coordinate access arrangements and support students and staff during peak examination periods.

The role is full-time, on site, with a competitive salary dependent on experience and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Experience as Exams Officer or in school administration.
• Excellent organisation and time management. (typo kept concise)
• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure during peak exam periods.
• Knowledge of JCQ regulations (desirable).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and school management systems.
• Professional, confidential and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage administration and organisation of public and internal examinations.
• Liaise with examination boards and ensure JCQ compliance.
• Prepare timetables, rooming plans and seating arrangements.
• Recruit, train and manage invigilators.
• Process exam entries, amendments and results.
• Coordinate access arrangements with SEND department.
• Maintain accurate examination records and candidate data.
• Support students and staff with exam-related queries.
• Ensure secure handling of examination materials.

Skills

Organisation

Time management

Attention to detail

JCQ regulations knowledge

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

School management systems

Confidentiality

Education

Experience in school administration

Tools

MS Office

SIMS/School MIS

Job description

Prospero Teaching is supporting a well-established secondary school in Thurrock, Essex, by recruiting an experienced Exams Officer to manage examination administration, timetabling, rooming and staff invigilation. You'll ensure compliance with JCQ regulations, maintain accurate candidate records, coordinate access arrangements and support students and staff during peak examination periods.

The role is full-time, on site, with a competitive salary dependent on experience and opportunities for