Exams Officer - Secondary School

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is seeking an Exams Officer for a secondary school in Barking & Dagenham, East London. The role focuses on coordinating internal and external examinations and ensuring JCQ compliance, with start date November 2026 / To Be Agreed.

This is a full-time post requiring strong organisational and communication skills. You will manage exam timetables, entries, invigilators, MIS records, and post-results processes, collaborating with staff, SENCO, and examination boards to

Qualifications

• 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 MIS such as SIMS, Arbor or Bromcom
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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 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

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Time management

Under pressure

Independent worker

Tools

SIMS

Arbor

Bromcom

Excel

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