Full-Time Exam Officer - School Administration Lead

Coba Education Ltd; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates

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Dedicated consultant

Long-term assignment

Job summary

Coba Education Ltd is seeking an experienced Exam Officer for a full-time, long-term position at a secondary school in Oundle, Northamptonshire. You will manage all internal and external examinations, coordinate entries with awarding bodies, and lead timetabling and invigilation under JCQ regulations.

Ideal candidates are highly organised, proactive, and capable of ensuring smooth exam processes while supporting staff, students and external agencies.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as an Exam Officer in a school
• Strong knowledge of JCQ regulations and examination procedures
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
• Two references
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
• Right to work in the UK

Responsibilities

• Managing the administration of all internal and external examinations
• Coordinating examination entries with awarding bodies
• Producing and managing examination timetables
• Organising examination venues and invigilator deployment
• Ensuring compliance with JCQ regulations and awarding body requirements
• Managing examination results days and post-results services
• Maintaining accurate examination records and documentation
• Liaising with staff, students, parents and external agencies
• Supporting and overseeing the work of the Exams Assistant

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Proactive planning

Tools

Examination management systems

Job description

Coba Education Ltd is seeking an experienced Exam Officer for a full-time, long-term position at a secondary school in Oundle, Northamptonshire. You will manage all internal and external examinations, coordinate entries with awarding bodies, and lead timetabling and invigilation under JCQ regulations.

Ideal candidates are highly organised, proactive, and capable of ensuring smooth exam processes while supporting staff, students and external agencies.