– no sponsorship available
About the Role
As our Exams Officer, you will lead the administration, organisation and day‑to‑day running of the school’s examination system. You’ll work closely with teachers, senior leaders, exam boards and invigilators to ensure every exam — from entries to results — is handled with accuracy, confidentiality and care.
This is a role for someone who enjoys responsibility, takes pride in getting things right, and can stay composed even when deadlines are tight.
Key Responsibilities
1. Manage all exam entries, deadlines and communication with exam boards
2. Work with teaching staff to gather accurate entry information
3. Provide staff with key dates, timelines and updates throughout the year
4. Handle all correspondence from AQA, Edexcel, OCR and other awarding bodies
5. Ensure coursework is sent to moderators on time
6. Train, support and update invigilators, including annual checklist reviews
7. Review and update exam-related policies and procedures
8. Create the exam timetable, book rooms and share schedules with staff and students
9. Maintain secure storage and distribution of exam papers
10. Prepare exam rooms in line with regulations
11. Accompany exam inspectors and action any recommendations
12. Coordinate results day: prepare documents, collect results and contact students/families
13. Provide the Head Teacher with results data and statistics
14. Lead internal quality assurance for internally assessed work
15. Support the admin team when capacity allows
16. Attend relevant training and carry out additional tasks as required
What We’re Looking For
You’ll thrive in this role if you are:
17. Exceptionally organised and detail‑focused
18. Confident managing deadlines and multiple priorities
19. Able to communicate clearly with staff, students, parents and exam boards
20. Calm, reliable and professional at all times
21. Comfortable working independently and as part of a wider admin team
22. A full driving licence holder
Experience in school administration or exams management is beneficial, but strong organisational skills and the right attitude are just as important.
About Us
Bankside College is an exciting new venture near Hanley Castle, Worcester. Working in partnership with the Outcomes First Group and Options Autism, the College will provide a Further Education experience for those aged 16 to 24 year-olds with autism, complex needs and learning disabilities. The main aim of the College is to help its students prepare for adulthood and their next stage in life.
In a new purpose-built building, situated in acres of natural beauty, Bankside College will provide a varied, individualised curriculum to enable its students to gain vocational and independence skills to help them achieve their aspirations. Our staff will work together as a cohesive team, to provide the very best experience for the students which will include practical activities, Maths, English and Digital Literacy. The curriculum will have a focus on individual targets, personal skills and enrichment which will include The Duke of Edinburgh Award. Some students will also take part in supported work experience, social enterprise programmes, and volunteering.
For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone in our care.
We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.
Why Join Us?
We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
23. Life Assurance
24. Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
25. “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
26. Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:Health, wellbeing and insurance benefitsHundreds of UK and international discountsCycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase SchemeCritical illness coverFamily Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.
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