Exams Team Leader

Suffolk County Council; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing initiatives

Free parking

Canteen

Company events

Staff development opportunities

Learning and development opportunities

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Eastern Education Group is seeking an organised and proactive Exams Team Leader to oversee examination administration across the group. You will coordinate entries, secure handling of materials, and ensure all assessments meet JCQ regulations.

You will recruit and train the examinations team and invigilators, set internal deadlines, and liaise with stakeholders and awarding bodies. Strong IT skills and experience with SIMS are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven exams administrative experience
• Excellent organisational capability
• Ability to work accurately under tight deadlines
• Sound understanding of JCQ regulations or the willingness to learn

Responsibilities

• Oversee examinations across the Eastern Education Group
• Recruit, train and deploy examinations team and invigilators
• Coordinate candidate entries and confidential materials
• Ensure delivery of examinations in line with JCQ and awarding body requirements
• Liaise with curriculum leaders, staff, awarding bodies and regulators

Skills

Exams coordination

Stakeholder communication

Microsoft Office

SIMS

JCQ regulations

Invigilator management

Tools

SIMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

• One Sixth Form
• Address: Ipswich, Suffolk IP8 3SU
• Salary: £32,598 - £36,363 per annum
• Hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
• Contract: Permanent, required as soon as possible
• Reference: 5439

One Sixth Form are seeking a highly organised and proactive Exams Team Leader to join Eastern Education Group. This key role is responsible for the effective running and coordination of all examinations across the Group, working closely with curriculum leaders, support teams, invigilators, and awarding organisations. You will ensure that all examinations and assessments are delivered with integrity, security, and full compliance with JCQ regulations and awarding body requirements, demonstrating excellent organisational skills and a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

You will act as the main point of contact for examination administration, overseeing robust systems and processes for candidate entries, secure handling of confidential materials, exam delivery, and the restricted release of results. You will recruit, train, and deploy the examinations team and invigilators, communicate clear internal deadlines, and liaise effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. Strong interpersonal skills will be essential, as you will work closely with staff at all levels, awarding organisations, and regulatory bodies, as well as supporting inspections, audits, and the analysis and reporting of examination results.

You will bring proven exams administrative experience, exceptional organisational capability, and the ability to work accurately and calmly under pressure to tight deadlines. You will be confident using Microsoft Office and exam management systems such as SIMS, with a sound understanding of JCQ regulations or the ability to develop this knowledge quickly. With excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, strong attention to detail, and the confidence to use your own initiative, you will play a vital role in maintaining the quality, compliance, and reputation of examinations across the Eastern Education Group.

We offer a wide range of staff benefits including:

• Membership into Local Government Pension Scheme
• Family friendly policies and flexible working
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Free parking
• Canteen
• Company events
• Access to various memberships and discount schemes
• Learning and development opportunities, including staff development days
• Funded subject course development for your role
• Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities
• Career progression opportunities

Eastern Education Group is a dynamic and forward-thinking education provider committed to delivering high-quality learning experiences across multiple institutions. Our group encompasses a diverse range of educational settings, including schools, further education colleges, and specialist learning provisions, ensuring that learners of all ages and backgrounds receive the support and opportunities they need to succeed.

At the heart of our mission is a dedication to excellence, inclusivity, and innovation in education. We strive to create an environment where students can thrive academically, socially, and professionally. Through strong partnerships with local communities, businesses, and industry leaders, we ensure our curriculum remains relevant, equipping students with the skills and knowledge required for future careers.

Our group also prioritises supporting students with additional learning needs, offering specialist provisions for those with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities), SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs), and vocational training to empower every learner. We take a holistic approach to education, combining academic excellence with pastoral care, safeguarding, and wellbeing initiatives to foster a safe and supportive learning environment.

As a collective, Eastern Education Group is committed to continuous improvement, innovation, and maintaining high standards across all our institutions. We work closely with regulatory bodies, including Ofsted, to ensure compliance and the highest quality of teaching, learning, and student support. Our leadership team, educators, and support staff are dedicated to shaping the future of education, driving positive change, and enabling learners to realise their full potential.

As a Group, our Character Strengths and Mission Statement underpin our expectations of all our students and employees. Please familiarise yourself with these and incorporate them into your personal statement; this will be of benefit if you are invited to attend for an interview.

This is an opportunity to join a hugely supportive organisation where we value, support and facilitate your professional development, as well as offering many other benefits including an attractive pension scheme, staff wellbeing initiatives and employee assistance.

The Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

For more information

Please read the Job Description (pdf).

For further information please contact our recruitment team by emailing [e-mail].

Closing date:

8am, 22 September 2026

Interview date:

To be held 24 September 2026

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, gender, gender reassignment, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age in accordance with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010.

The Group is committed to safeguarding children and safer recruitment practices and will undertake all the required pre-employment checks on the successful candidate including an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

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