Exams Officer
Location: Leyland, Lancashire
Contract: Full-time, Term-time + additional weeks as required
Start date: As soon as possible
We 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.
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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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