Exams Officer

Active Recruitment Ltd; Thurrock; On-site; GBP 23,500 - 25,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Job summary

An educational institution in Thurrock is seeking a School Examinations Officer to manage and administer examinations while providing administrative support to the leadership team. The position is a permanent contract with a salary between £23,500 and £25,500 plus fringe allowance, working 32 hours per week over 38 weeks a year. Knowledge of SIMS is an advantage but not necessary. Applicants should have experience in a school environment. Interviews for the role are taking place ASAP.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a school environment is essential.
• Knowledge of working with SIMS and various exam boards is welcome but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer the school’s examinations.
• Provide administrative support to the leadership team.

Skills

Experience in a school environment

Knowledge of SIMS

Relevant school admin experience

Job description

School Examinations Officer.

Permanent Contract.

School based in Thurrock.

£23500 – £25500 + Fringe Allowance.

38 weeks per year + INSET + 5 days during exam results season (32 hours per week).

Lots of benefits including private healthcare.

February 2026 start.

Active Recruitment are currently recruiting for a School Examinations officer to manage and administer the school’s examinations and provide administrative support to the leadership team.

Job Details

Our client is a successful school based in Thurrock, Essex. Knowledge of working with SIMS and various exam boards would be welcome but is not essential.

The school can offer a permanent contract commencing February 2026. The role will be for 32 hours per week, 38 weeks of the year including 5 days during the exam results period.

Person Specification

Experience of working in a school environment is essential. The school can also consider those applicants with relevant school admin experience who are looking for further training within the capacity of exams or data officer.

Interviews for Exams officers are taking place ASAP.

All interested Exams officers with SIMS knowledge should, in the first instance, send a CV to the email address shown or contact Active Recruitment for further details

Active Recruitment LTD is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to a satisfactory enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (previously the Criminal Records Bureau) and at least two independent references. We are an Equal Opportunities employer.