Exams Officer

EdEx; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading secondary school in Thurrock is seeking an Exams Officer to manage examinations and assessments. This full-time role emphasizes organizational skills and data management, with opportunities for professional growth. Interested candidates should apply with their CV to connect with a dedicated consultant. Immediate interviews available for successful applicants.

Qualifications

• Exceptional organisational skills and time-management are essential.
• Previous experience within this role in a school or FE environment is a plus.
• Background within Data or SIMS would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Deputy Headteacher and Data Manager.
• Establish and maintain school data processes.
• Run academic and pastoral reporting sessions.
• Conduct advanced data analyses for stakes.
• Assist with SIMS database tasks and student admissions.
• Ensure all aspects of examination systems are managed.
• Manage entry documentation and coordinate application processes.
• Maintain day-to-day contact with Awarding Bodies.

Skills

Good written and oral skills

Exceptional organisational skills

Time-management

Background within Data or SIMS

Willingness to learn about career paths and higher education

Job description

Exams Officer

A leading secondary school located in Thurrock is looking to appoint an Exams Officer. This is for a March 2026 start. The contract is permanent, full‑time or term‑time only, with a salary of £30,699 to £33,500.

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to join a flourishing school that places a huge emphasis on improving the life chances and raising the aspirations of young people, believing that anything is possible for students if they put their heart and mind into whatever they want to achieve.

What will you do as an Exams Officer?

• Assist the Deputy Headteacher (Assessment, Recording and Reporting) and the Data Manager.
• Establish, maintain and develop efficient and effective school data processes and systems.
• Run each academic and pastoral reporting session, from setting up a mechanism for data collection, through to printing and distributing the reports for home, and perform associated analysis of Internal Exams and Key Stage Results.
• Conduct advanced data analyses for various stakeholders, including vulnerable group progress tracking, school‑focused progress tracking analysis (conditional formatting) and exams residual analysis.
• Carry out ad‑hoc analysis/reporting as required, consulting with interested parties and using analytical thinking to resolve problems.
• Assist with SIMS database tasks such as new student admissions, new/ amended student timetables, changing student records (e.g., parental contacts, address, medical information) and uploading/downloading Common Transfer Files (CTFs).
• Support the completion, reconciliation and submission of the School Censuses.
• Ensure and maintain all administrative and organisational aspects of the examination and assessment system, including exam season preparation, data collection for registration and entry, checking and processing, liaison with course leaders, estimated grades collection and submission, coursework mark collection and submission, subsequent parcellation and dispatch of coursework, and general tasks such as photocopying and filing.
• Manage entry documentation, timetable issue to candidates, identification and resolution of exam clashes, results processing and issuance to candidates, results lists and associated documentation to staff.
• Coordinate application for and processing of access arrangements, special consideration, enquiries into results, publication orders and management of the exams budget.
• Check receipt and secure storage of confidential materials, maintain day‑to‑day contact with the Awarding Bodies, draw up exam timetables (including SATS and internal examinations) and manage post‑results services.
• Manage malpractice procedures if needed and ensure efficient office environment by circulating incoming information, logging important communications and maintaining effective processes.
• Analyse assessment and target‑setting data of all students in partnership with the Deputy Headteacher.

SCHOOL DETAILS

• Graded as "Good" in the latest Ofsted report.
• 1,200 pupils and 150 staff enrolled.
• Part of a large multi‑academy trust.
• Fantastic Head Teacher – very driven, eager to find the best staff.
• Plenty of opportunity to grow and develop within the post.
• Located in the Borough of Westminster.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Good written and oral skills.
• Exceptional organisational skills and time‑management.
• Previous experience within this role in a school or FE environment (not essential).
• Background within Data or SIMS.
• Knowledge of career paths and/or higher education, and willingness to learn more.

If you are interested in this Exams Officer opportunity, click apply today to send your CV to your dedicated consultant at EdEx (Ryan); he will be in touch within 24 hours if shortlisted.

Don't delay applying for this role – interviews can be held straight away for successful applicants. Further details can be provided on the phone.

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