Exams Officer - Secondary School (Bolton)
Daily Rate: £145 - £160 per day
Start Date: ASAP
Agency: Tradewind Recruitment
Tradewind Recruitment is working closely with a well-established Secondary School in Bolton to recruit a highly organised and experienced Exams Officer for an immediate start.
This is a crucial role within the school, ensuring the smooth planning, administration and delivery of all internal and external examinations. Due to the specialist nature of the position, only candidates with previous experience working in schools or within the education sector will be considered.
The Role
As Exams Officer, you will take full responsibility for the coordination and administration of the school's examination processes, ensuring compliance with awarding body regulations and deadlines. Key responsibilities include:
1. Managing the administration of GCSE and other external examinations
2. Liaising with exam boards, senior leaders, teaching staff and invigilators
3. Organising exam timetables, entries, seating plans and access arrangements
4. Ensuring compliance with JCQ and awarding body regulations
5. Recruiting, training and coordinating exam invigilators
6. Managing exam-day logistics, secure storage and post-exam procedures
7. Supporting internal assessments and mock examinations as required
The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will:
8. Have proven experience as an Exams Officer or in a similar exams/assessment role within a school or education setting
9. Possess strong knowledge of exam regulations, processes and deadlines
10. Be highly organised with excellent attention to detail
11. Be confident working under pressure during peak exam periods
12. Demonstrate strong communication and administrative skills
Please note: Applications from candidates without school or education-based experience will not be progressed.
What's on Offer
13. Competitive daily rate of £145 - £160, depending on experience
14. Opportunity to work in a supportive secondary school environment in Bolton
15. Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant at Tradewind Recruitment
16. Immediate start available
How to Apply
To apply, please send your CV to: