Job Description
Exams Manager
Location: Welwyn Garden City, HertfordshireSalary: £31,000 – £36,000 per annumContract: Full time, permanentStart Date: Summer Term or September 2026
REED is delighted to be working in partnership with a well-regarded secondary school in the Welwyn Garden City area to recruit an experienced Exams Manager for a permanent, full-time position.
This is a key role within the school, responsible for the effective administration, organisation, and delivery of all internal and external examinations. The successful candidate will play a vital part in ensuring exams are run smoothly, compliantly, and in line with awarding body regulations.
The Role
As Exams Manager, you will:
* Manage and oversee all aspects of the school’s examination processes, including GCSEs and other assessment arrangements
* Ensure compliance with JCQ and awarding body regulations at all times
* Coordinate exam timetables, entries, seating plans, and invigilation
* Line manage and train exam invigilators
* Liaise effectively with teaching staff, senior leaders, students, parents, and external exam boards
* Maintain accurate exam records and ensure deadlines are met
* Support access arrangements and special consideration applications
The Ideal Candidate
* Proven experience in a similar Exams Manager or Examinations Officer role within a school or educational setting
* Strong working knowledge of JCQ regulations and exam board procedures
* Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
* Confident communicator with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
* Able to work calmly under pressure during peak exam periods
* Highly reliable, professional, and discreet
What’s on Offer
* Competitive salary of £31,000 – £36,000, dependent on experience
* Opportunity to join a supportive and well-established school
* Flexible start date: Summer Term or September
* Permanent, secure position within education
Next Steps
If you are an experienced Exams professional looking for your next permanent opportunity, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today via REED or contact us directly for a confidential discussion.