Exams Officer for North London Secondary School

Principal Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Greater London is seeking an experienced Exams Officer to manage the planning, administration, and secure delivery of examinations. The ideal candidate will possess excellent organizational and IT skills, a strong understanding of compliance regulations, and experience in school administration. This role offers a term-time working pattern with some early starts and extended hours during exam seasons. A critical part of ensuring exams run fairly and in line with regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience in school administration is highly valued.
• No single required qualification, but certain GCSES expected.

Responsibilities

• Enter candidates for exams accurately and on time.
• Ensure exams follow strict exam-board and JCQ rules.
• Brief and supervise invigilators during exams.
• Manage results days, enquiries about results, and appeals.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and communicate clearly.

Skills

Excellent organisation and attention to detail

Strong administrative and IT skills

Ability to work under pressure

Clear communication and diplomacy

Integrity and understanding of confidentiality

Education

GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths

Training in JCQ regulations and exam-board systems

Certification through local authorities or professional bodies

Job description

Exams Officer – North London Secondary School

An Exams Officer is responsible for the planning, administration, and secure delivery of examinations in a school, college, or training centre, ensuring all exams run fairly and in line with awarding-body regulations.

Core Responsibilities

• Exam administration
  • Enter candidates for exams accurately and on time
  • Manage exam timetables, rooms, seating plans, and invigilation
  • Liaise with awarding bodies (e.g. JCQ, AQA, Pearson, OCR, WJEC)
• Compliance & regulations
  • Ensure exams follow strict exam-board and JCQ rules
  • Maintain exam security (papers, storage, access)
  • Manage access arrangements and reasonable adjustments
• During exams
  • Brief and supervise invigilators
  • Handle incidents, emergencies, and malpractice procedures
  • Ensure correct conduct and reporting
• Post-exam duties
  • Dispatch scripts securely
  • Manage results days, enquiries about results (EARs), and appeals
  • Oversee certificates distribution and records retention
• Data & communication
  • Maintain accurate candidate records
  • Communicate clearly with staff, students, parents, and exam boards

Key Skills & Attributes

• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
• Strong administrative and IT skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet fixed deadlines
• Clear communication and diplomacy
• Integrity and understanding of confidentiality

Qualifications & Experience

• No single required qualification, but:
  • GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths are usually expected
  • Experience in school administration is highly valued
  • Training in JCQ regulations and exam-board systems (e.g. A2C, EDI)
• Many Exams Officers gain certification through local authorities or professional bodies

Working Pattern

• Often term-time plus, with peak workloads during exam seasons (e.g. May June, January)
• Can involve early starts and occasional extended hours during exams

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