Exams Team Leader

One Sixth Form College; Nacton; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

One Sixth Form College in Ipswich seeks an experienced Exams Team Leader to coordinate all examinations across the group, ensuring integrity, security and JCQ compliance. You will recruit and train invigilators, manage entries and confidential materials, and work with awarding bodies, curriculum staff and inspectors to deliver accurate results.

The role requires strong organisational skills, proactivity and the ability to work under pressure, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and SIMS.

Qualifications

• Proven exams administration experience and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and coordination skills under pressure.
• Ability to train and manage invigilators and support staff.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate examinations across the group to ensure smooth delivery.
• Oversee candidate entries and confidential materials handling.
• Ensure secure storage and timely release of results in line with JCQ requirements.
• Liaise with curriculum teams, invigilators, awarding bodies and regulators.
• Lead recruitment, training and deployment of examinations staff and invigilators.

Skills

Exams administration

Leadership

Stakeholder liaison

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office

Tools

SIMS

Job description

• One Sixth Form, Ipswich
• 1 FTE - 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year - Permanent
• Salary: £32,598 - £36,363 per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience)

We 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.

The successful candidate 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.