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
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Exams Officer - Secondary School employer: Tradewind Recruitment LTD.
Tradewind Recruitment is an exceptional employer for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children with additional needs. With competitive pay, flexible opportunities across Croydon, and access to over 2,500 CPD-accredited courses, we foster a supportive work culture that prioritises professional growth and development. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that values inclusivity and empowers you to thrive in your role as a SEND Teaching Assistant.
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