Job Description
Summary:
Exams Officer role available at a successful institution. Apply now for a rewarding career in exams administration.
About the School:
A school located in North Derbyshire, with a strong focus on student success and employability. It serves a wide geographical area and is committed to making education accessible and impactful.
The Opportunity:
As an Exams Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the smooth running of examinations across the institution. This is a vital position that ensures compliance with awarding body rules and maintains high standards in exams administration.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the administration of examinations, ensuring compliance with awarding body and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate processing of examination entries and results.
- Monitor and maintain records in line with JCQ and other awarding body guidelines.
- Provide excellent customer service to students, staff, and external partners.
- Support the implementation of new systems and processes to improve efficiency in exams administration.
- Ensure all documentation is accurate, up to date, and securely stored.
- Liaise with the Examinations team to resolve any issues or queries related to exams.
- Assist in the planning and organisation of examination periods and related events.
Qualifications & Skills:
Required
- Demonstrable experience in a busy and changing administration environment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Experience using business systems and software.
- Experience in exams administration or knowledge of awarding body/JCQ rules.
- GCSE Maths and English Grade A*-C / 9-4.
Preferred
- Experience with regulatory and compliance requirements in exams administration.
- Experience in customer service roles.
- Knowledge of education sector processes and procedures.
Compensation & Benefits:
- 38 days paid holiday per year
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Access to a range of staff benefits including healthcare plans, cycle to work, and discount vouchers