Exams Officer

Summary:

Exams Officer job opportunity at a premier school in Dubai. Apply now for a key role in education.

About the School:

A school committed to academic excellence, innovation, and holistic development. It provides a world-class British education with a strong emphasis on inclusivity and continuous improvement.

The Opportunity:

As an Exams Officer, you will be responsible for managing the administration of all external and internal examinations. This role is vital to ensuring compliance with exam board regulations and delivering a seamless examination process for students and staff alike.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the end-to-end administration of all external examinations, including Pearson Edexcel, Cambridge International, and AQA.
• Coordinate examination timetables in line with awarding body requirements and the school calendar.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant exam board and JCQ regulations, policies, and deadlines.
• Maintain accurate candidate registration and entry data for all qualifications.
• Administer access arrangements in collaboration with the SENCo, ensuring compliance with awarding body regulations.
• Train and deploy invigilators in accordance with examination board expectations.
• Oversee the secure storage, handling, and distribution of examination materials.
• Ensure the safe and timely dispatch of completed scripts and coursework to awarding bodies.
• Provide training and guidance to staff and pupils on examination procedures and regulations.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Relevant experience of working within an educational setting, ideally in an examinations or administrative capacity.
• A sound understanding of secondary education and examinations.
• Exceptional organisational and administrative skills.
• Strong understanding of exam board requirements and the management of confidential pupil data.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confident and competent user of IT for administrative purposes.
• Ability to manage a range of examination series, including international and UK exams.
• Highly organised and methodical in processing information relevant to examinations.
• Proactive in remaining up to date with current exam board regulations and JCQ guidance.

Preferred

• Experience with international and UK exam boards.
• Experience in a multicultural and diverse school environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Experience with the use of AI in assessments and malpractice procedures.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Full health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Professional development opportunities and career progression.