Exams Officer

Litcham School; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Litcham School is seeking an organised Exams Officer to lead the administration of internal and external examinations across the school. You will ensure compliance with JCQ regulations and provide exceptional support to students, staff and awarding bodies throughout the academic year.

You will manage entries to results, coordinate timetables and venues, recruit and train invigilators, and collaborate with leaders, staff and parents to maintain secure, accurate examinations processes.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
• Strong IT and data management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of examination administration from entries through to results and post-results services.
• Coordinate examination timetables, venues and invigilators.
• Ensure compliance with JCQ and awarding body regulations.
• Support examination access arrangements for eligible students.
• Recruit, train and manage a team of invigilators.
• Work closely with senior leaders, teaching staff, students and parents.

Skills

Organisation

Administrative skills

Attention to detail

IT skills

Data management

Communication

Independence

Tools

Examinations management software

Data security tools

Job description

We are seeking a highly organised, efficient and professional Exams Officer to lead the administration of all internal and external examinations and assessments across the school.

This is a pivotal role, responsible for ensuring that examinations are conducted in full compliance with Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) regulations, while providing outstanding support to students, staff and external awarding bodies. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining the integrity, security and smooth running of the examinations process throughout the academic year.

About the Role

The Exams Officer will:

• Manage all aspects of examination administration from entries through to results and post-results services.
• Coordinate examination timetables, venues and invigilators.
• Ensure compliance with JCQ and awarding body regulations.
• Support examination access arrangements for eligible students.
• Recruit, train and manage a team of invigilators.
• Work closely with senior leaders, teaching staff, students and parents.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Has excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Can work accurately under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Has strong IT and data management skills.
• Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can work independently whilst contributing positively to the wider team.