Exams Officer - Secondary School

Exams Officer - Secondary School

Location: Barking & Dagenham, East London
Start Date: November 2026 / To Be Agreed
Contract: Full-time
Salary: Dependent on experience

Are you a highly organised, conscientious and experienced Exams Officer looking for a rewarding opportunity within a secondary school?

We are working with a secondary school in Barking & Dagenham that is seeking a confident, professional and highly organised Exams Officer to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience managing school examinations who can ensure the smooth and effective administration of both internal and external examinations.

The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating the examination process, ensuring compliance with Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) regulations and supporting students and staff throughout the examination cycle.

The Role

• Managing and coordinating the administration of internal and external examinations, including GCSEs and other relevant qualifications
• Ensuring all examinations are conducted in accordance with JCQ regulations and awarding body requirements
• Organising examination timetables, entries, amendments and withdrawals
• Liaising with examination boards, teaching staff, senior leaders and external agencies
• Managing the secure receipt, storage and distribution of examination papers and materials
• Recruiting, training, scheduling and supervising examination invigilators
• Coordinating examination rooms, seating plans and examination arrangements
• Working closely with the SENCO to ensure appropriate access arrangements and reasonable adjustments are implemented
• Maintaining accurate examination records and updating school Management Information Systems (MIS)
• Managing examination results, certificates and post-results services, including reviews of marking and appeals
• Supporting students, parents and staff with examination queries
• Ensuring examination deadlines are met and all procedures are followed accurately

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience working as an Exams Officer or Exams Administrator , ideally within a secondary school
• Strong knowledge of JCQ regulations, examination procedures and awarding body requirements
• Experience coordinating GCSE and other external examinations
• Excellent organisational skills with a conscientious and methodical approach
• Confident managing examination entries, timetables, results and deadlines
• Experience using school Management Information Systems, such as SIMS, Arbor or Bromcom, would be advantageous
• Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A confident relationship builder who can work effectively with students, staff and external examination bodies
• Able to work independently and manage competing priorities
• Calm, professional and confident working under pressure, particularly during busy examination periods
• A clear understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality and data protection
• Proactive, reliable and able to work cooperatively with teaching staff and senior leaders

Why Apply?

• Join a welcoming and supportive secondary school in Barking & Dagenham
• Take responsibility for an important area of school administration
• Work closely with senior leaders, teaching staff and the SEN department
• Become part of a supportive and cooperative school environment
• Develop your professional skills and experience in examination management
• Play a key role in ensuring examinations run smoothly and efficiently
• Make a valuable contribution to students' educational achievements
• Enjoy a varied and rewarding role with responsibility throughout the examination cycle

If you are an experienced, conscientious and organised Exams Officer with excellent communication skills and a thorough understanding of examination procedures, take the next step in your education career.

Apply today to find out more about this full-time Exams Officer opportunity in Barking & Dagenham.

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