Exams Officer

Empowering Learning; Essex; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established secondary school is seeking a detail-driven Exams Officer to ensure smooth administration of internal and external examinations. The role involves overseeing the entire exams process, ensuring compliance with regulations, and creating a professional environment. Candidates should have strong organisational skills, be experienced in administration, and have a calm approach to managing exam integrity. This position offers an opportunity to support student success and work collaboratively with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in administration, ideally within an educational environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under deadlines.
• Confident in maintaining exam integrity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full exams cycle including entries and results processing.
• Ensure compliance with JCQ and awarding body regulations.
• Manage and train the invigilation team.

Skills

Highly organised

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Data systems proficiency

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Exams Officer
Full Time - Permanent
Start Date: March 2026 (or earlier if available)
Salary: 23,951.10 - 25,388.83
38 weeks per year plus 5 additional days outside of term time, 32 hours per week
Location: Grays, Essex

I am recruiting on behalf of a well-established secondary school in Grays, Essex, who are seeking a highly organised and detail-driven Exams Officer to join their team on a permanent basis from March 2026, with the potential to start sooner for the right candidate.

This is a key role within the school, ensuring the smooth and compliant administration of all internal and external examinations. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leaders, teachers, invigilators, awarding bodies and students to deliver an efficient, secure and supportive exams process.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the full exams cycle, including entries, timetabling, rooming, invigilation and results processing
• Ensure all exam procedures comply with JCQ and awarding body regulations
• Manage and train the invigilation team
• Maintain strict confidentiality and data accuracy at all times
• Provide clear communication to staff, students and parents regarding exam requirements
• Support students by creating a calm, well-organised and professional exam environment

The Ideal Candidate

• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
• Experienced in administration, ideally within an educational or regulated environment
• Able to work to deadlines and manage multiple priorities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Confident using data systems and MS Office
• Calm, reliable and committed to maintaining exam integrity

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a structured, process-driven role and wants to play a vital part in supporting students' academic success.