Exams Officer

Teaching Personnel

  • Leyland, Lancashire
  • Temporary
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
Exams Officer
Location: Leyland, Lancashire
Contract: Full-time, Term-time + additional weeks as required
Start date: As soon as possibleWe are seeking a highly organised and dedicated Exams Officer to join our secondary school in Leyland. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented individual with strong administrative skills to play a key role in the smooth and efficient running of all internal and external examinations.Key Responsibilities:
  • Managing the administration, organisation, and smooth running of all public and internal examinations.
  • Ensuring compliance with JCQ and awarding body regulations.
  • Coordinating examination timetables, rooming, and invigilation staff.
  • Maintaining accurate records, entries, and results.
  • Liaising with staff, students, parents, and exam boards to ensure all aspects of examinations are delivered effectively.
  • Training, managing, and supporting a team of invigilators.
The successful candidate will have:
  • Strong organisational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.
  • The ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency in IT systems (SIMS/other MIS desirable).
  • A flexible and proactive approach to working.
  • Experience in an educational environment or exams administration (desirable but not essential – training can be provided).
We offer:
  • A supportive and collaborative working environment.
  • Training and development opportunities.
  • The chance to make a real difference in supporting student achievement.
If you are enthusiastic, highly organised, and committed to ensuring the success of our students, we would love to hear from you.All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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