Exams Officer

Philip Southcote School; Twickenham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension

Condensed school year

Training and development

Recognition policies

Wellbeing support (24/7 GP access & EP

Discount platform access

Work-life balance

Family-friendly policies

Free on-site parking

Sick pay

Job summary

Twickenham School is seeking an Exams Officer to oversee the planning, administration and delivery of all examinations, ensuring access arrangements and compliance with JCQ requirements. The role also involves coordinating invigilators and supporting students to access assessments fairly.

Part-time (36 hours per week, 40 weeks per year) with ASAP start, located at Twickenham, within Bourne Education Trust. Applicants should have prior exam administration experience and a safeguarding commitment.

Qualifications

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

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 experience

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

Benefits: Generous pension, condensed school year, training and development, recognition policies, wellbeing support (24/7 GP access & EAP), access to discount platform, work-life balance, family-friendly policies, free parking, occupational sick pay

We are seeking anExams 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

• 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 Groupbenefits platform
• Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
• Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme

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.

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

The closing date for this vacancy is the 19th October 2026. However we strongly recommend applying early to have the best possible chance of being considered. Applications will be considered on receipt, and we retain the right to amend the closing date and withdraw this vacancy if we have received sufficient applications.

Bourne Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. In advertising our vacancies, we are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.

For further information about this vacancy please contact us using Ref: Exams/0926.