Exams Officer

Teach Now Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant

Refer a friend scheme (£150)

Agency Worker Regulations pay (AWR)

CPD training

Job summary

Teach Now is recruiting a detail‑focused School Exams Officer to manage the delivery of internal and external examinations at a secondary school in Hertfordshire.

You will coordinate entries, timetables, seating plans and candidate information, liaise with awarding bodies and senior staff, and ensure JCQ compliance and secure handling of papers.

This is a full‑time, long‑term temporary role starting 21 September 2026, with a daily rate of £101–£167 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in examinations administration or similar school role.
• Knowledge of JCQ regulations and examination procedures.
• Excellent organisation, accuracy and time-management.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong IT and data-management skills with school systems or exam software.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate entries, timetables, seating plans and candidate information.
• Liaise with awarding bodies, senior leaders, teachers, and staff.
• Ensure examination rooms, papers and materials are prepared securely.
• Recruit, brief and coordinate examination invigilators.
• Manage access arrangements and approved support.
• Maintain examination records and meet submission deadlines.
• Oversee secure receipt, storage and distribution of materials.
• Support results days and certificate administration.
• Respond calmly to unexpected issues during examination periods.

Skills

Examinations administration

Organisational skills

Time management

Confidentiality

IT and data management

Communication

Tools

Examination software

Job description

School Exams Officer – Secondary School

Location: Hertfordshire

Salary: £101–£167 per day, dependent on experience and qualifications

Contract: Full-time, long‑term temporary

Start Date: 21 September 2026

Teach Now is seeking an organised and detail-focused School Exams Officer to manage the effective delivery of internal and external examinations at a supportive secondary school in Hertfordshire. This important position requires accuracy, discretion and excellent forward planning.

You will coordinate examination processes across KS3, KS4 and KS5, ensuring pupils, staff and invigilators are fully prepared and all arrangements comply with current JCQ and awarding‑body regulations.

The Role

• Coordinating examination entries, timetables, seating plans and candidate information.
• Liaising with awarding bodies, senior leaders, teachers, the SENCO and administrative staff.
• Ensuring examination rooms, papers and materials are prepared securely and correctly.
• Recruiting, briefing and coordinating examination invigilators.
• Managing access arrangements and ensuring approved support is in place.
• Maintaining accurate examination records and meeting all submission deadlines.
• Overseeing the secure receipt, storage and distribution of examination materials.
• Supporting results days, post‑results services and certificate administration.
• Responding calmly and professionally to unexpected issues during examination periods.

About You

• Previous experience in examinations administration or a similar school‑based administrative role.
• Knowledge of JCQ regulations and examination procedures.
• Excellent organisation, accuracy and time‑management skills.
• Confidence handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong IT and data‑management skills; experience with school systems or examination software is desirable.
• The ability to work independently while communicating effectively with pupils, staff and external organisations.
• A calm, dependable approach during busy examination periods.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification.

Benefits

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent refer a friend scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in‑house team of experienced senior leaders.

Recruitment & Compliance

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures. We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance.