Barley Lane School is a day special school. Our school provides education for up to 80 pupils aged 7-16 who benefit from small group and adapted learning. Although we are a small school that teaches to the national curriculum, we supplement this with nurture principles and relational practice to build trust, emotional development and resilience and a positive climate for learning. We embrace a change us to change them model, understanding a culture of consistent adult behaviour is an essential piece of practice when supporting children and young people with complex needs.
We are located in the St Thomas area of Exeter and are looking for a part time Exams Officer 18 hours per week 41 weeks per year to join our increasing relational family to grow and thrive together.
Are you highly organised, detail-driven, and ready to make a real impact?
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, have excellent attention to detail and enjoy managing essential processes that support learner success, this role could be the perfect fit.
1. You will need to be highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
2. Able to work calmly and accurately in a fast-paced environment, particularly during peak exam periods.
3. Strong administrative and IT skills, including experience with data systems and spreadsheets.
4. Confident communicator with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
5. Flexible, reliable and able to manage competing deadlines.
6. Previous experience in exams administration or education is desirable.
7. Training required on an annual basis.
We offer exciting training and development opportunities. We will offer extensive support and guidance to help you achieve your aspirations while you help the children achieve theirs.
All employees, handling personal data, must do so responsibly, securely and in line with the school's Data Protection Policy, guidance and training.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
Online searches may be done as part of pre-recruitment checks.
Please click on the link below to see our safeguarding policy:
“The school’s values, ‘ready, respectful and safe,’ are at the core of its work. As soon as pupils start at the school, staff make sure they feel safe and are ready to learn. The school ensures pupils know that despite any individual challenges they might face, everyone has something to offer and learn.” Ofsted 2024.
Interested?
Please fill out an application form for support staff which you can find on our website:
Email applications to
Closing date for applications is 18th February 2026. We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applicants.