Exams Operations Manager

LVS Hassocks; Hassocks; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free food and refreshments on duty

Free onsite parking

Contributory pension schemes

Life assurance and health plans

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

LVS Hassocks is seeking an Exam Manager to oversee mock and public examinations across the school, ensuring smooth delivery and compliance with exam regulations. The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality and calm support for students during examination periods.

The position is part-time (20 hours/week, 40 weeks/year) with flexible hours around the examination calendar and a start date as soon as possible subject to checks.

Qualifications

• Exceptional organisation, accuracy and attention to detail, with the ability to manage fixed deadlines and competing priorities.
• Strong computer and data handling skills, including confidence using spreadsheets, laptops and Chromebooks.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to provide calm, confident instructions to students, colleagues and invigilators.
• The ability to maintain strict confidentiality and work effectively under pressure.
• A calm and adaptable approach when plans change.
• A degree or professional qualification, or significant experience gained within a closely related role.
• A genuine commitment to safeguarding and supporting autistic young people.

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering mock and public examinations in accordance with JCQ regulations and awarding body requirements.
• Managing examination entries, amendments, timetables, seating plans, room arrangements and access requirements.
• Recruiting, training, coordinating and supporting the school’s team of examination invigilators.
• Ensuring examination papers, scripts, stationery and confidential materials are received, recorded, stored and dispatched securely.
• Liaising with students, teaching staff, Heads of Department, examination boards and external organisations.
• Supporting candidates with agreed access arrangements, including laptop concessions and other reasonable adjustments.
• Coordinating results activity, certificates, reviews of marking, access to scripts and special consideration applications.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

Degree or professional qualification

Job description

LVS Hassocks is seeking an Exam Manager to oversee mock and public examinations across the school, ensuring smooth delivery and compliance with exam regulations. The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality and calm support for students during examination periods.

The position is part-time (20 hours/week, 40 weeks/year) with flexible hours around the examination calendar and a start date as soon as possible subject to checks.