Exams Officer

Haberdashers' Girls' School; Elstree; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Pension Scheme through Aegon

Additional life insurance cover

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Financial assistance for further study

Professional development training

Free lunch and refreshments

Free onsite parking

Access to extensive coach network

Sport facilities access

Wellbeing initiatives and programmes

Job summary

Haberdashers' Girls' School is seeking a calm, highly organised Exams Officer to lead end-to-end delivery of all examinations, in line with awarding body regulations. You will line-manage the Deputy Examinations Officer, oversee the invigilator team and work with colleagues across academic and pastoral areas.

Scheduling, results processing, access arrangements and data handling in iSAMS will be key responsibilities, ensuring secure, compliant administration at every stage.

Qualifications

• Experience running internal and external examinations.
• Strong understanding of exam regulations and awarding body rules.
• Experience with administrative systems in a school environment.
• Ability to lead and coordinate a team of invigilators and staff.

Responsibilities

• Schedule exams and manage results processing.
• Handle access arrangements in line with regulations.
• Data management using systems such as iSAMS.
• Line-manage the Deputy Examinations Officer and oversee invigilators.
• Ensure secure and compliant administration at all stages.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Tools

iSAMS

Job description

At Haberdashers' Girls' School, every exam season represents more than just a series of assessments-it's a milestone in each pupil's journey. We're looking for a calm, highly organised and capable Exams Officer to ensure every stage of the examination process runs seamlessly and supports our students to perform at their very best. This is a key role at the heart of the school's academic life. You'll lead the end-to-end delivery of all internal and external examinations, ensuring every detail is handled with precision, professionalism, and full compliance with awarding body regulations. You will line-manage the Deputy Examinations Officer, oversee the invigilator team, and work closely with colleagues across the academic and pastoral teams. Key responsibilities include scheduling exams, processing results, handling access arrangements, managing data using systems such as iSAMS, and ensuring secure and compliant administration at all stages.

With a strong understanding of exam regulations, excellent communication skills, and a calm, methodical approach, you'll play a central role in upholding the school's academic integrity. Prior experience in a school or exam office is advantageous, and proficiency in administrative systems is essential.

Habs has been awarded Independent School of the Year 2025, with Haberdashers' Elstree Schools receiving both the award for Outstanding Educational Partnerships and the overall top accolade of Independent School of the Year 2025. This recognition reflects our long-term commitment to social impact and the deep, sustained collaborations we continue to build with our state sector partners. It is an exciting time to join our community.

• A competitive salary, commensurate with the candidate's experience
• Private Pension Scheme through Aegon
• Additional life insurance cover
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), providing confidential support and advice
• Financial assistance for obtaining further qualifications
• Extensive professional development training opportunities
• Free lunch and refreshments
• Free onsite parking and access to travel on the schools extensive coach network
• Free access to state-of-the-art sports facilities including the gym, swimming pool, and fitness classes
• Wellbeing initiatives and programmes, such as yoga, mindfulness sessions, and health checks
• Access to an online GP service, providing quick and convenient healthcare advice
• Access to Vivup, the staff benefits platform, featuring discounts, financial advice, and wellbeing resources
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme and other green travel incentives including Octopus Electric Vehicles