About the Role
You’ll be responsible for coordinating and supporting exam processes across KS3, KS4, and KS5, working closely with senior leaders, teaching staff, and invigilators to ensure exams are delivered accurately and calmly.
Key responsibilities include:
* Managing the administration of internal and external examinations
* Preparing exam timetables, seating plans, registers, and exam materials
* Ensuring all exams are conducted in line with JCQ regulations
* Liaising with awarding bodies, staff, students, and parents where required
* Organising and supporting exam invigilators
* Managing access arrangements and supporting students with additional needs
* Secure handling, storage, and return of exam papers and scripts
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What We’re Looking For
* Previous experience as an Exam Officer or strong exam administration experience
* Excellent organisational and time-management skills
* Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
* Confident communication skills and a calm, professional approach
* Good working knowledge of JCQ regulations (or willingness to learn quickly)
* Experience working within a school or education setting is highly desirable
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Why Work with Protocol Education
* Weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella deductions
* Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
* Opportunity to work in a supportive, well-organised school environment
* Access to free CPD and compliance training
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If you’re an experienced Exam Officer, or an organised school administrator ready to step into an exams-focused role, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to start ASAP.
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 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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We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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