Exams Officer

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable education recruitment agency seeks an experienced Exams Officer to manage the administration and delivery of external examinations in a secondary school in North London. The role requires strong organizational skills, previous experience in examination administration, and knowledge of the examination cycle. The successful candidate will coordinate timetables, handle sensitive materials, and ensure compliance with safeguarding standards. Interested candidates should apply with an up-to-date CV.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as an Exams Officer within a UK secondary school.
• Experience managing the full examination cycle, including entries, delivery, and results.
• A clear understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding, and secure data handling.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the administration of public examinations.
• Plan examination timetables, room allocations, and resource requirements.
• Oversee the smooth running of examination sessions.

Skills

Strong working knowledge of examination administration

Excellent organisational skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Join a Reputable Secondary School as an Experienced Exams Officer

Role: Exams Officer
Location: North London
Start Date: 5 January
End Date: Negotiable
Employment Type: Full-Time
Contract Type: Long-Term
Pay Scale: £120- £150 per day – depending on experience & Contract Type

We are currently supporting a secondary school in North London that is seeking an experienced and highly organised Exams Officer to manage the administration and delivery of external examinations. This role requires a confident professional who can work independently, handle sensitive information securely, and ensure examination processes run smoothly throughout the academic year.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the administration of public examinations across the academic year
• Register candidates and submit accurate examination entries within awarding body deadlines
• Maintain up-to-date exam records using internal systems and awarding body platforms
• Act as the main point of contact for awarding bodies and internal school stakeholders
• Plan examination timetables, room allocations, seating plans, and resource requirements
• Recruit, train, brief, and deploy invigilators in line with examination requirements
• Work collaboratively with the SENCo to support approved access arrangements and adjustments
• Ensure the secure receipt, storage, handling, and dispatch of confidential examination materials
• Oversee the smooth running of examination sessions and respond effectively to any issues that arise
• Support senior leaders with exam-related reporting, irregularities, or investigations when required
• Manage the release of examination results and coordinate post-results services
• Administer the receipt, distribution, and secure retention of examination certificates
• Ensure all examination processes align with regulatory guidance, safeguarding expectations, and data protection standards

The Successful Candidate Will Have

• Proven experience working as an Exams Officer within a UK secondary school or examinations centre
• Strong working knowledge of examination administration and awarding body processes
• Experience managing the full examination cycle, including entries, delivery, and results
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail
• The ability to manage multiple deadlines and work effectively under pressure
• Strong communication skills and confidence liaising with staff, students, and external bodies
• A clear understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding, and secure data handling

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout London.

For more information or to register your interest in the Exam Officer role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.