Exams Officer - Secondary School

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is partnering with a Barking & Dagenham secondary school to appoint an Exams Officer responsible for coordinating all internal and external examinations and ensuring JCQ compliance.

You will manage timetables, entries, and exam materials, liaising with boards, staff and external bodies. The role requires strong organisational and communication skills, experience with MIS systems such as SIMS, Arbor or Bromcom, and a proactive, detail‑driven approach to safeguarding and

Qualifications

• Experience as an Exams Officer or Exams Administrator in a secondary school.
• Strong knowledge of JCQ regulations and awarding body requirements.
• Experience using MIS systems (e.g., SIMS, Arbor, Bromcom) and managing exam data.

Responsibilities

• Manage the administration of internal and external examinations (GCSEs and others).
• Ensure JCQ regulations and awarding body requirements are followed.
• Organise timetables, entries, amendments and withdrawals for exams.

Skills

JCQ regulations knowledge

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Data protection awareness

Tools

SIMS

Arbor

Bromcom

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Exams Officer - Secondary School

Location: Barking & Dagenham, East London

Start Date: November 2026 / To Be Agreed

Contract: Full-time

Salary: Dependent on experience

Are you a highly organised, conscientious and experienced Exams Officer looking for a rewarding opportunity within a secondary school?

We are working with a secondary school in Barking & Dagenham that is seeking a confident, professional and highly organised Exams Officer to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience managing school examinations who can ensure the smooth and effective administration of both internal and external examinations.

The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating the examination process, ensuring compliance with Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) regulations and supporting students and staff throughout the examination cycle.

The Role

• Managing and coordinating the administration of internal and external examinations, including GCSEs and other relevant qualifications
• Ensuring all examinations are conducted in accordance with JCQ regulations and awarding body requirements
• Organising examination timetables, entries, amendments and withdrawals
• Liaising with examination boards, teaching staff, senior leaders and external agencies
• Managing the secure receipt, storage and distribution of examination papers and materials
• Recruiting, training, scheduling and supervising examination invigilators
• Coordinating examination rooms, seating plans and examination arrangements
• Working closely with the SENCO to ensure appropriate access arrangements and reasonable adjustments are implemented
• Maintaining accurate examination records and updating school Management Information Systems (MIS)
• Managing examination results, certificates and post-results services, including reviews of marking and appeals
• Supporting students, parents and staff with examination queries
• Ensuring examination deadlines are met and all procedures are followed accurately

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience working as an Exams Officer or Exams Administrator, ideally within a secondary school
• Strong knowledge of JCQ regulations, examination procedures and awarding body requirements
• Experience coordinating GCSE and other external examinations
• Excellent organisational skills with a conscientious and methodical approach
• Confident managing examination entries, timetables, results and deadlines
• Experience using school Management Information Systems, such as SIMS, Arbor or Bromcom, would be advantageous
• Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A confident relationship builder who can work effectively with students, staff and external examination bodies
• Able to work independently and manage competing priorities
• Calm, professional and confident working under pressure, particularly during busy examination periods
• A clear understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality and data protection
• Proactive, reliable and able to work cooperatively with teaching staff and senior leaders

Why Apply?

• Join a welcoming and supportive secondary school in Barking & Dagenham
• Take responsibility for an important area of school administration
• Work closely with senior leaders, teaching staff and the SEN department
• Become part of a supportive and cooperative school environment
• Develop your professional skills and experience in examination management
• Play a key role in ensuring examinations run smoothly and efficiently
• Make a valuable contribution to students' educational achievements
• Enjoy a varied and rewarding role with responsibility throughout the examination cycle

If you are an experienced, conscientious and organised Exams Officer with excellent communication skills and a thorough understanding of examination procedures, take the next step in your education career.