Exams Officer

Tradewind Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A secondary school in Islington is seeking a confident Exams Officer to oversee the exam cycle starting January 2026. This role involves managing the exams calendar, liaising with exam boards, and supporting stakeholders with queries. The ideal candidate should have experience in school administration, strong organisational skills, and excellent communication abilities. Join a supportive leadership team and make a genuine impact in a well-run environment.

Benefits

Supportive leadership team

Access to CPD through the National College

Opportunity to take ownership of your role

Qualifications

• Experience in school administration, preferably with exams.
• Strong organisational and IT skills.
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full exams calendar and key deadlines.
• Liaise with exam boards to ensure compliance.
• Support staff, students, and parents with queries.
• Train and schedule the invigilation team.
• Maintain secure storage and accurate exam data.

Skills

Organisational skills

IT skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

A thriving secondary school in Islington is looking for a confident and organised Exams Officer to take ownership of their exam cycle from January 2026. This is an important role within the school, requiring someone who can balance accuracy, deadlines and communication with ease.

You’ll coordinate every stage of the exam schedule-planning, entries, invigilation and results-while keeping everything compliant with JCQ expectations. If you enjoy being the steady, reliable person in a fast-paced environment, this role will suit you well.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the full exams calendar and key deadlines
• Liaising with exam boards and ensuring all compliance is met
• Supporting staff, students and parents with exam-related queries
• Organising, training and scheduling the invigilation team
• Maintaining secure storage and accurate data at all times

Qualifications and Requirements

• Experience in school administration (exams experience a bonus)
• Strong organisational and IT skills
• A calm approach and excellent attention to detail
• Confidence communicating with a wide range of stakeholders

Benefits

• A supportive leadership team and a well-run working environment
• Access to CPD through the National College
• A role where you can genuinely take ownership and make an impact

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