At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage and oversee all aspects of internal and external examinations in a dynamic school environment.
- Company: High-performing secondary academy in Stockport, dedicated to excellence.
- Benefits: Full-time role with competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Immediate start available; join a supportive team focused on student success.
- Why this job: Play a crucial role in shaping students' futures through effective examination management.
- Qualifications: Experience as an Examinations Officer and knowledge of JCQ regulations required.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
A high-performing secondary academy in Stockport, Greater Manchester, is seeking a precise, highly organized Lead Examinations Officer to manage the preparation, administration, and execution of internal and external public examinations for an immediate (ASAP) start.
The Lead Examinations Officer carries full operational responsibility for the security, compliance, and delivery of all GCSE, A-Level, and vocational examinations across the academic year. Working directly alongside senior management, the SENCO, and awarding organizations, you will submit candidate entries, schedule examination timetables, allocate exam halls, manage access arrangements, and recruit and supervise a team of invigilators in accordance with JCQ regulations. This is a full‑time, ongoing or permanent role.
Key Responsibilities
- Submit accurate examination entries, tier selections, and coursework marks to awarding bodies (AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC)
- Build comprehensive exam timetables, rooming allocations, and candidate seating plans
- Maintain strict adherence to Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) regulations regarding paper security and exam conditions
- Recruit, train, schedule, and line‑manage a dedicated team of external exam invigilators
- Coordinate with the learning support team to ensure approved Access Arrangements (extra time, scribes, readers) are fully implemented
- Download, verify, and distribute results on national results days, generating preliminary statistical reports for SLT
Role Overview & Specifications
- Start Date: Immediate (ASAP)
- Contract Type: Full‑time, long‑term or permanent (Term‑Time + key exam weeks or 52‑week)
- Location: Stockport, Greater Manchester
- Salary / Pay Rate: Scale 6 / SO1 equivalent
- Key Systems: JCQ Portals / SIMS / Arbor / Bromcom
Candidate Requirements
- Proven experience as an Examinations Officer or Senior Assessment Administrator in a secondary school or college
- Comprehensive knowledge of JCQ regulations, access arrangements, and exam board procedures
- High proficiency with school MIS platforms (SIMS, Arbor, Bromcom) and exam entry software
- Exceptional administrative precision, organizational stamina, and problem‑solving skills under strict deadlines
- An active enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
Lead Examinations Officer – Secondary Academy In Stockport (Asap Start) employer: Marchant Recruitment
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