Exams Officer

EdEx; Grays; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading secondary school in Grays is seeking an Exams Officer for a March 2026 start. This full-time position involves assisting in assessment management, maintaining school data systems, and ensuring efficient operation of the examination process. Ideal candidates posses strong organisational skills, with previous school experience being an advantage. This role offers a salary of £30,699 to £33,500 and opportunities for growth within a large multi-academy trust.

Qualifications

• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Exceptional organisational and time management capabilities.
• Previous experience in a school or FE environment is preferred but not essential.
• Background with Data or SIMS systems.
• Willingness to learn about career paths and higher education.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Deputy Headteacher in assessments and data management.
• Maintain efficient school data processes and systems.
• Run academic and pastoral reporting sessions.
• Undertake advanced data analysis for various stakeholders.
• Assist with SIMS database tasks including admissions and timetable management.
• Manage examination and assessment systems effectively.

Skills

Good written & oral skills

Exceptional organisational skills and time management

Experience within the role in a school environment

Background within Data or SIMS

Knowledge of career paths and willingness to learn

Job description

Exams Officer

A leading secondary school located in Grays are looking to appoint an Exams Officer – This is for a March 2026 Start. Permanent contract, full‑time or term‑time only. The salary for the post is 30,699 to 33,500.

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

What will you do as an Exams Officer?

• To assist the Deputy Headteacher (Assessment, Recording and Reporting) and Data Manager.
• Establish, maintain and develop efficient and effective school data processes and systems.
• Running each academic and pastoral reporting session - from setting up a mechanism for data collection, through to printing and distributing the reports to go home and associated analysis with the analysis of Internal Exams and Key Stage Results.
• To undertake specific, advanced data analysis for various interested parties; to include:
  • Vulnerable group progress tracking;
  • School‑focussed Progress tracking analysis (conditional formatting);
  • Exams Residual Analysis
• To undertake ad hoc analysis/reporting as required, this might involve consultation with interested parties and using analytical thinking to resolve problems.
• To assist with SIMS database tasks;
  • new student admissions,
  • new/amended student timetables,
  • changing students records (eg. parental contacts, address, medical info, etc.)
  • uploading and downloading of Common Transfer Files (CTFs).
  • assist in the completion, reconciliation and submission of the School Censuses
• To carry out other similar duties as required and as are commensurate with the grade of the
• To ensure and maintain all administrative and organisational aspects of the examination and assessment system, to include 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 parcelling and despatch of coursework, plus general tasks such as photocopying and filing.
• Entry documentation and timetable issue to candidates
• Identification and resolution of exam clashes
• Results processing and issue to candidates
• Results lists and associated documentation to staff
• Coordination of application for and processing of access arrangements/ special consideration/ enquiries into results/ publications orders and management of exams budget
• Checking of receipt and secure storage of confidential materials
• Maintaining day‑to‑day contact with the Awarding Bodies
• Drawing up exam timetables (including for SATS and internal examinations)
• Management of the post‑results services available

• Management of malpractice procedures should the need arise
• Appropriate circulation of incoming information, logging important communications and generally ensuring an efficient office environment.
• Management of assessment and target setting data of all students.
• Analysis of data alongside Deputy Headteacher.

The above is just a snapshot of your day‑to‑day duties for this Exams Officer opportunity, we can provide extensive details, so if you're interested click apply today and your dedicated consultant (Ryan) will be in touch within 24 hours if shortlisted!

SCHOOL DETAILS

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

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Good written & oral skills
• Exceptional organisational skills and time management
• Ideally previous experience within the role in a school or FE environment - (Not essential)
• Background within Data or SIMS
• Knowledge of career paths and /or higher education & 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) and he will be in touch within 24 hours if shortlisted!

Don't delay applying for this role if you're interested as interviews can be held straight away for successful applicants! Further details can be provided on the phone!