School Examinations Operations Coordinator

Uppingham School; Uppingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Westfield Healthcare

Staff meals

School fee discount

Cycle to work

Employee Assistance Programme

Occupational Health Services

Flu jabs

Job summary

Uppingham School is seeking an Assistant Examinations Officer to support the administration and delivery of examinations across the school. You will coordinate invigilators, manage candidate records, and ensure compliance with JCQ regulations and awarding bodies.

You will work with IT on examination technology, maintain assessment records, and support mock exams and results days. The role requires organisational skills, discretion, and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Experience in examination administration or a comparable administrative role.
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance, JCQ regulations and examination systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other IT packages, with excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to liaise effectively with staff, pupils, parents and external bodies.
• Flexible, calm and methodical approach during peak periods.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Recruit invigilators, schedule cover, and manage timesheets.
• Plan and deliver all examinations, including room setup and seating plans.
• Maintain secure receipt and audit trails for examination papers and materials.
• Administer access arrangements in line with JCQ and awarding bodies.
• Work with IT to manage examination technology and digital assessments.
• Maintain knowledge of JCQ regulations and support NEA administration and marks.

Skills

Examinations administration

Regulatory compliance

Data confidentiality

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Tools

iSAMS

SIMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Uppingham School is seeking an Assistant Examinations Officer to support the administration and delivery of examinations across the school. You will coordinate invigilators, manage candidate records, and ensure compliance with JCQ regulations and awarding bodies.

You will work with IT on examination technology, maintain assessment records, and support mock exams and results days. The role requires organisational skills, discretion, and attention to detail.