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
