Exams Officer post at Lift Bexleyheath, a secondary school, running the administration of public examinations for students. The work covers exam entries with boards, timetables, invigilation and special arrangements, exam-day procedures, and publishing and querying results. Prior school exams experience and knowledge of SEND access arrangements are an advantage, and the role starts in February 2027. Visa sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- Manage exam entries with examination boards, meeting deadlines and processing amendments
- Build student timetables, forecast grade sheets and write staff communications with senior leaders and heads of department
- Coordinate exam rooms, invigilation teams and special arrangements for each session
- Oversee exam-day running, including attendance registers, student conduct and secure script dispatch
- Publish results, support initial analysis with the data manager, and handle enquiries, appeals and missing results
- Help with internal exams, including timetables, seating plans and invigilation
What's required
Qualifications
- Level 2 maths and English (GCSE grade 4 or equivalent)
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent IT skills, confident with tools such as Google Workspace
- Strong organisation, able to plan and prioritise competing demands
- Understanding of public examination requirements
- Handling confidential information with care and professionalism
- Clear, collaborative communication with students, staff and external partners
- Staying calm, flexible and resilient when last-minute changes or timetabling problems arise
Nice to have
- Previous examination experience in a school setting
- Knowledge of special exam arrangements for students with SEND
What's offered
- Professional development
- Career progression within Lift Schools
- Wellbeing support
- Opportunities to connect and collaborate across the Lift Schools network
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
