Exams Officer

Bourne Education Trust; Twickenham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Two week half term

Training & development

EAP & wellness

Free eye tests

Cycle to work

On-site parking

Job summary

Twickenham School, part of Bourne Education Trust, is seeking an Exams Officer to ensure the smooth planning, administration and delivery of all examinations. This role will also manage examination access arrangements and provide administrative support to ensure fair access to assessments.

As a part-time position (36 hours per week, 40 weeks per year), you will register candidates, prepare timetables and rooming, and train invigilators while ensuring compliance with JCQ regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience of examination administration in a school or similar setting.
• Knowledge of JCQ regulations and examination board procedures (or willingness to learn).
• Awareness of safeguarding of children.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise, and administer all internal and external examinations in accordance with awarding body and JCQ regulations.
• Register candidates for examinations and ensure accurate entry of students and subjects.
• Prepare examination timetables, seating plans, and rooming arrangements.
• Organise and train invigilators, including briefing on regulations and procedures.

Skills

Examination administration

Invigilator management

Timetable planning

Attention to detail

Tools

JCQ regulations

Job description

We are seeking an Exams Officer to join our team at Twickenham School, part of Bourne Education Trust.

As an Exams Officer, you will be responsible for the effective planning, administration, and delivery of all internal and external examinations, while also managing examination access arrangements and providing administrative support. The role ensures compliance with awarding body regulations, and JCQ requirements, supporting students to access assessments fairly and appropriately.

About Twickenham School

Twickenham School is a high-performing mixed secondary school for students aged 11-16 in Twickenham, south west London. As part of the Bourne Education Trust (BET), a successful multi-academy trust comprising twenty-four schools across Surrey, Hampshire, and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, we are committed to "Transforming schools...changing lives." Guided by our core values of Perseverance, Responsibility, Integrity, Dedication, and Empathy, we strive for excellence in everything we do.

We offer a broad and balanced curriculum designed to stretch and challenge every student, fostering a love of learning that lasts a lifetime. Our facilities are among the best in the borough, with the building completely rebuilt in 2015, upgraded in 2018, and further investments planned. The new Aspire centre, opened in September 2022, and the new drama studio was opened in September 2025.

Details

Position: Exams Officer

Contract: Part time, Permanent. 36 hrs per week, 40 weeks per year

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: NJC Scale 6 Point 16. Actual £31,384, FTE 34,486

Benefits

• Condensed school year with two week half term in October
• Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
• Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
• Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests and flu vaccinations
• Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Group benefits platform
• Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
• Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme
• Occupational sick pay

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Plan, organise, and administer all internal and external examinations in accordance with awarding body and JCQ regulations.
• Register candidates for examinations and ensure accurate entry of students and subjects.
• Prepare examination timetables, seating plans, and rooming arrangements.
• Organise and train invigilators, including briefing on regulations and procedures.

Essential Requirements include:

• Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
• Experience of examination administration in a school or similar setting.
• Knowledge of JCQ regulations and examination board procedures (or willingness to learn).

For full job description and requirements, please see applicant pack on our careers website.

Our Culture

At Bourne Education Trust, We Value Colleagues Who Are:

• Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
• Collaborative and innovative
• Committed, engaged and professional
• Advocates for equality and inclusivity