Forest Hill School - Exams Officer

Lewisham Strategic Partnership; Catford; Vor Ort; GBP 34.000 - 35.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Forest Hill School in London is seeking an experienced Examinations Officer to lead the planning, administration and coordination of internal and external examinations, ensuring JCQ regulations and awarding body requirements are met.

You will maintain accurate examination records, manage timetables and entries, liaise with staff, students and awarding bodies, and support results periods while working within 41 weeks term-time plus inset days.

Qualifikationen

• Must be highly motivated, well organised and numerically confident.
• Strong ICT skills and experience with an examination management system; SIMS examinations package desirable.
• Ability to plan, prioritise work independently, manage competing demands and meet deadlines.
• Understanding of JCQ regulations and awarding body requirements or willingness to develop this knowledge.
• Clear and professional communication, both verbal and written, with staff, students, parents and examination boards.
• Flexible, reliable and able to maintain accurate records and stay calm during busy examination periods.
• Commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality, equality, and continuing professional development.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.

Aufgaben

• Plan, organise and administer internal and external examinations, including timetables and entries.
• Ensure examination processes comply with JCQ regulations and awarding body requirements.
• Liaise with awarding bodies, staff, students and parents regarding examination arrangements and deadlines.
• Maintain accurate examination data using the school’s examination management systems.
• Coordinate examination-related communications and documentation to meet deadlines.
• Support the smooth running of examination periods, including results days during August.

Kenntnisse

Numerical confidence

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Planning & prioritising

Teamwork

Tools

SIMS examinations package

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

FOREST HILL SCHOOL
Dacres Road, London SE23 2XN
Boys 11-16, Mixed 16-18
Tel. [phone]
www.foresthill.lewisham.sch.uk

EXAMINATIONS OFFICER

Start date: November 2026
Salary range: Scale 6, points 18-20 £37,509 - £38,637 annum
Actual salary: £34,065 - £35,090 per annum pro rata
Term time only Plus 2 Weeks (41 weeks including INSET days)
35 hours per week
Must be available each year during the August examination results period
Monday to Friday, please note start and finish times need to be flexible.

Forest Hill School is a thriving and aspirational comprehensive school in south-east London, providing high-quality education to boys aged 11-16, with a successful joint Sixth Form provision with Sydenham School. We are a community that reflects the rich diversity of our local area and we are committed to helping every student achieve excellence.

A broad and ambitious curriculum is taught in modern facilities by dedicated staff who are passionate about their subjects, committed to high standards and focused on removing barriers to participation, progress and achievement.

We are looking to appoint a highly organised, motivated and numerically confident Examinations Officer to lead the planning, administration and organisation of internal and external examinations. You will ensure examinations are delivered accurately and efficiently in accordance with Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) regulations and the requirements of awarding bodies.

The successful candidate will work closely with school staff, students, parents and awarding bodies, maintaining accurate examination records, coordinating key examination arrangements and administering staff absence cover. This is an important role requiring professionalism, flexibility and careful attention to deadlines.

You will be required to:

• Plan, organise and administer internal and external examinations, including examination timetables, entries and associated arrangements.
• Ensure examination processes and administration comply with JCQ regulations and relevant awarding body requirements.
• Liaise effectively with awarding bodies, staff, students and parents regarding examination arrangements, information and deadlines.
• Maintain accurate examination data and records, using the school's examination management systems and checking information carefully.
• Coordinate examination-related communications and documentation, ensuring that competing deadlines are managed effectively.
• Support the smooth running of examination periods, including preparation for results days and availability during the August examination results period.
• Administer staff absence cover alongside examination responsibilities, organising and communicating arrangements as required.

Therefore, we are looking for someone who:

• Is highly motivated, well organised and numerically confident, with excellent attention to detail.
• Has strong ICT skills, including the ability to use an examination management system; knowledge of the SIMS examinations package is desirable.
• Can plan and prioritise work independently, manage competing demands and meet conflicting deadlines.
• Understands the importance of complying with JCQ regulations and awarding body requirements or is able to develop this knowledge promptly.
• Communicates clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, with staff, students, parents and examination boards.
• Is flexible, reliable and able to maintain accurate records and work calmly during busy examination periods.
• Can use initiative, exercise sound judgement and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Is committed to safeguarding, confidentiality, equality, the school's ethos and values, and continuing professional development.

What we can offer you:

• The opportunity to work in an established and experienced school that challenges stereotypes and has high aspirations for boys.
• A highly supportive Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team and staff body.
• A personalised CPD programme, including relevant training in examination administration, school systems and safeguarding.
• Opportunities to broaden your experience in education and develop yourself for future roles in schools.

Safeguarding Statement

Forest Hill School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be expected to follow the school's safeguarding and child protection policies and statutory guidance, including Keeping Children Safe in Education.

This post is subject to satisfactory references, right to work checks, enhanced DBS clearance, medical clearance and any other pre-employment checks required by the school. The post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Online searches may be carried out for shortlisted candidates as part of the school's safer recruitment process.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Forest Hill School is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all members of the community, regardless of gender, age, marital status, disability, ethnicity, religion, belief or sexual orientation.