Exams Officer

Lift Bexleyheath; Erith; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Lift Bexleyheath is seeking an Exams Officer to oversee the coordination and management of public examinations. The role involves handling entries, timetables, special arrangements and results to ensure fair and smooth processes for all students.

Ideal candidates are highly organised, able to remain calm under pressure, and skilled in IT, with experience in school examination processes and confidentiality. Closing date and interview details are provided by the school.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at grade 4 or equivalent is required.
• Strong IT skills and confidence using common tools (eg Google Workspace).
• Excellent organisational, planning and prioritisation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage exam entries with examination boards, meeting deadlines and handling amendments.
• Create and share student timetables, forecast grade sheets and staff communications with senior leaders.
• Coordinate exam rooms, invigilation teams and special arrangements to ensure smooth sessions.

Skills

Organisational skills

IT proficiency

Communication

Calm under pressure

Education

GCSE Maths & English (Grade 4 or equivalent)

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

We're looking for an exams officer to join our team and support the successful coordination and management of all public examinations. This is your chance to play a vital role in helping our students achieve their potential.

At Lift Bexleyheath, we know examinations are a crucial part of every young person's school experience. You'll bring together all the moving parts - from timetables and entries to special arrangements and results - making sure everything runs smoothly and fairly for every student. If you're highly organised, calm under pressure, and enjoy solving problems, we'd love to hear from you.

Key responsibilities

You will:

• Manage exam entries by working closely with examination boards, ensuring all deadlines are met and handling any amendments needed;
• Create and share student timetables, forecast grade sheets, and staff communications in collaboration with senior leaders and heads of department;
• Coordinate exam rooms, invigilation teams and special arrangements to make sure every session runs without a hitch;
• Oversee exam day activities, including attendance registers, student conduct, and the secure dispatch of scripts;
• Publish results, support initial analysis with the data manager, and handle any enquiries, appeals or missing results; and
• Assist with internal exams, including timetabling, seating plans and invigilation arrangements.

What we're looking for

We're seeking someone who:

• Holds level 2 qualifications in maths and English (GCSE grade 4 or equivalent);
• Has excellent IT skills and is confident using tools like Google Workspace;
• Brings strong organisational abilities and can plan and prioritise effectively when juggling competing demands;
• Understands public examination requirements and can handle confidential information with care and professionalism;
• Communicates clearly and collaboratively with students, staff and external partners; and
• Stays calm, flexible and resilient when last-minute changes or timetabling challenges arise.

Previous examination experience in a school setting and knowledge of special exam arrangements for students with SEND would be a real advantage. Could this be the right next step for you?

About our school

Lift Bexleyheath is a welcoming and inclusive secondary school with a strong sense of community. We are proud of the relationships we build with our students, families and wider community, and are committed to helping every young person achieve their best.

Our latest Ofsted inspection in April 2026 recognised that "the school serves its diverse community well", highlighting positive relationships between staff and students and the strength of our pastoral care. We want every student to feel safe, supported and ready to learn.

We are on a journey of continued improvement, with high expectations and a shared ambition to provide the best possible education for our students. With investment in our learning environment and a focus on staff wellbeing and development, this is an exciting time to join our team.

Located in Bexleyheath, with convenient rail links to central London, Lift Bexleyheath offers the opportunity to develop your career while making a real difference to young people's lives.

Who is Lift Schools?

Lift Schools is made up of 62 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 35,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives - and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.

How we support you

We want you to feel supported, valued and able to grow throughout your career with Lift Schools. From high-quality professional development and career progression to wellbeing support and opportunities to connect and collaborate across our network, we invest in you so you can do your best work.

Closing date: 20 November 2026

Interview date: 27 November 2026