Exams Officer
Location: Tower Hamlets, East London
School Type: Secondary School
Contract: Full-time, long-term (with potential to go permanent)
Are you an experienced Exams Officer who knows that exam season success is all about precision, calm heads, and brilliant organisation?
We’re working with a welcoming and well-run secondary school in Tower Hamlets looking for an Exams Officer who can confidently take ownership of the full exams process and keep everything running smoothly, even during the busiest periods.
The role includes:
1. Managing the full exam cycle, including GCSEs and internal assessments
2. Liaising with exam boards, senior leaders, invigilators, and external agencies
3. Ensuring full compliance with JCQ and awarding body regulations
4. Coordinating exam timetables, entries, access arrangements, and results days
5. Overseeing exam rooms, seating plans, and invigilation schedules
6. Maintaining accurate records and handling sensitive information with discretion
7. Supporting students to feel calm, informed, and supported during exam periods
We’re looking for someone who:
8. Has previous experience as an Exams Officer in a secondary school
9. Is confident working with exam boards and regulations
10. Brings exceptional organisation, attention to detail, and time management
11. Stays calm under pressure and thrives during busy exam seasons
12. Communicates clearly and professionally with staff, students, and parents
13. Is reliable, proactive, and takes real pride in getting things right
Why this school?
14. Supportive senior leadership team who value non-teaching staff
15. Well-established systems and clear processes in place
16. A diverse, inclusive school community at the heart of Tower Hamlets
17. A role where your expertise is genuinely respected and relied upon
If you’re an Exams Officer who enjoys structure, responsibility, and being the person who keeps everything on track when it matters most, this could be a great next step.
Interested? Let’s chat through the details and see if it’s the right fit.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 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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