Deputy Exams Officer in Alcester

Deputy Exams Officer in Alcester

Alcester Full-Time On-site
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  • Exam Administration & Operations: Assist with creating timetables and seating plans, setting up examination rooms, managing room availability, and coordinating IT/special needs requirements.
  • Regulation & Compliance: Uphold Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) and school regulations to ensure all exams run smoothly and securely.
  • Invigilation & Supervision: Assist with the invigilation rota, admit candidates, supervise exams, and maintain exam security before, during, and after sessions.
  • Results & Certificates: Support the administration during public examination results periods (including August), manage post-results requests, and distribute certificates.
  • Deputising: Deputise for the Examinations Officer when required during exam series.

    Experience: Previous invigilation experience is desirable, but full training will be provided.

  • Skills: Strong organisational skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to remain calm and vigilant under pressure.
  • Flexibility: Availability during key examination windows across the school year.

Alcester Grammar School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:

  1. Why would this role suit you?
  2. What do you know about invigilation and what skills / experience do you have, including IT systems/packages you have used?
  3. How would you organise yourself?
  4. How would you feel about making an announcement to the room?
  5. There are a number of strict rules and regulations we have to follow, how would you cope with this?
  6. During external exams our mornings begin at 8:00am and can finish after 5:00pm. Would you be able to work these hours?
  7. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility. What do you believe this means in practice when working in a school environment?
  8. Do you have any children due to sit GCSE ? A Level exams?
  9. Are you related to any students or staff at the school?

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Contact Details:

Alcester Grammar School Recruitment Team