Exams Officer

Bradford Academy; Bradford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Bradford Academy is seeking an Examinations Administrator to manage the full examinations cycle, from entries and timetables to results, certificates and post-results services. You will work closely with curriculum leaders, SENDCo, invigilators and awarding bodies to ensure secure, compliant examinations and accurate data management.

The role requires reliability, adaptability and the ability to work independently and with others.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing examinations administration or similar educational setting is advantageous.
• Ability to handle complex information and deliver accurate work to deadlines.
• Experience with management information systems and safeguarding/confidentiality in data handling.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full examinations cycle from candidate entries to results and certificates.
• Coordinate timetables, access arrangements, and invigilator deployment.
• Ensure examinations are conducted securely and in line with JCQ and awarding body regulations.
• Maintain candidate and assessment data accurately within the school MIS.
• Provide wider administrative support during quieter examination periods.

Skills

Examinations management

Data handling

Attention to detail

Stakeholder coordination

Tools

Management Information System (MIS)

Job description

You will manage the full examinations cycle, from candidate entries and timetables through to results, certificates and post-results services. Working closely with curriculum leaders, the SENDCo, pastoral colleagues, invigilators and awarding organisations, you will ensure that examinations are conducted securely and in accordance with JCQ and awarding body regulations. You will also oversee access arrangements, examination materials, invigilator deployment and the accurate maintenance of candidate and assessment data

The successful candidate will be highly reliable, adaptable and confident working both independently and collaboratively. Experience of managing complex information, using management information systems and delivering accurate work to demanding deadlines is essential. Previous experience of examinations administration or working within an educational setting would be advantageous. During quieter examination periods, the role will also provide wider administrative support within the school office.

This is an excellent opportunity to join Bradford Academy in a role that directly supports students at important points in their education. If you take pride in accuracy, communicate effectively and share our commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality and examination integrity, we would welcome your application.