Exams Officer

Contract type: Permanent
Salary information: Scale 6, £25,236 - £25,992 per annum
Work pattern: Average of 30 hours per week, Term time only + 8 additional days (39.6 weeks)
Working hours: Annualised hours (1146 per annum) with flexibility to fit the exam and assessment cycle as agreed. To include 8 days in August for exam results day work.

Start date: April 2026

Working hours: Your hours will be annualised with flexibility to fit the exam and assessment cycle as agreed. The additional 8 days will be worked in August for exam results day work.

Are you an organised, detail-focused and proactive Exams Officer, ready to lead and manage the school’s external examination process and key elements of internal assessments.

This is a pivotal role within the school, ensuring all examinations are administered efficiently, accurately and in full compliance with JCQ regulations. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leaders, teaching staff, students, parents and examination boards to deliver a smooth and professional exams service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and administer all external examinations and significant internal assessments
• Manage exam entries, results, reviews of marking and coursework/NEA submissions
• Ensure full compliance with JCQ and awarding body regulations
• Recruit, train and manage a team of invigilators
• Oversee secure handling and storage of exam materials
• Communicate effectively with staff, students, parents and external agencies
• Manage the examinations budget and associated expenditure

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong IT skills, particularly Excel and Word (experience with Arbor advantageous)
• The ability to work calmly under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Flexibility to work longer hours during peak exam periods (balanced by time off during quiet times)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in an administrative or school environment (desirable)

We are offering this role on an 'annualised hours' basis. While this equates to approximately 30 hours per week, the actual working pattern will be flexible, with longer hours during peak times and the ability to work reduced hours during quieter periods.

Please return your completed Application Form to recruitment@bishopramsey.school.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Closing date: Wednesday 11th February 2026 at 10am
Further information: Please note that we will review applications as they are submitted and the advert may be closed before the closing date.