Exams Officer - The Park Community School (Harbour Schools Partnership)

Devon County Council; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative environment

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Park Community School is seeking an enthusiastic Exams Officer to join the team from January 2026. This role focuses on organising internal and external examinations and acting as the main liaison with external examination bodies.

The Exams Officer will ensure JCQ and awarding body compliance before, during, and after exams, supporting a smooth examination cycle across the school in Devon, UK. DBS disclosure is required for successful applicants.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS disclosure is required.
• Eligibility to work in the UK with no sponsorship/work visas.
• Experience liaising with external examination bodies and ensuring JCQ/awarding body compliance.

Responsibilities

• Organise and manage internal and external examinations.
• Serve as the primary liaison between The Park Community School and external examination bodies.
• Ensure compliance with JCQ and awarding bodies before, during, and after examination periods.
• Coordinate examination timetables, rooms, invigilation, and results processes.

Job description

The Park Community School are seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Exams Officer to join the team from January 2026.

About the Role

The Exams Officer is responsible for the organisation and smooth running of both internal and external examinations. The officer acts as the primary liaison between the school and external examination bodies.

They will be familiar with the requirements and regulations placed on schools by both awarding bodies and the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) and will ensure that the school is compliant with these before, during, and after examination periods.

Why Join Us?

You will be part of a supportive and committed team, working together to ensure every child achieves their full potential.

We offer:

• A collaborative and nurturing school environment
• Opportunities for professional development and training
  

This role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Successful applicants will be subject to an online search.

The Harbour Schools Partnership require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.

Closing date for applications: 12 noon on 16th November 2026.

Interviews will be held the following week.

Exams Officer - The Park Community School (Harbour Schools Partnership) Devon, UK