Exams and Attendance Officer

Exams and Attendance Officer

Job Title: Exams Officer/Attendance Officer

Location: West London

Hours: Full-time

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £33,000 - £36,000 dependant on experience

Start Date: September 2026

We are representing one of our client schools based in West London. They are looking to appoint a motivated, organised, and professional Exams and Attendance Officer to join our dedicated support staff team. This is a varied and rewarding role that combines the administration of all internal and external examinations with the effective management of student attendance.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring examinations are conducted in accordance with awarding body regulations while supporting the school in promoting excellent attendance and punctuality.

• Coordinate and administer all internal and external examinations.
• Ensure compliance with Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) regulations and awarding body requirements.
• Manage examination entries, amendments, timetables, seating plans, and results.
• Recruit, train, and coordinate examination invigilators.
• Securely receive, store, and distribute confidential examination materials.
• Liaise with examination boards, staff, students, and parents regarding examination arrangements.
• Process post‑results services and maintain accurate examination records.

• Monitor and maintain accurate daily attendance records.
• Follow up student absences with parents and carers in line with school procedures.
• Produce attendance reports for school leaders and external agencies.
• Work closely with pastoral staff to support strategies that improve attendance and punctuality.
• Ensure attendance data is accurate, up to date, and compliant with statutory requirements.
• Communicate effectively with families regarding attendance concerns and provide administrative support for attendance meetings where required.

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise competing deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High levels of accuracy and confidentiality.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office; experience with school management information systems is desirable.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Previous experience in school administration, examinations, or attendance is desirable but not essential.

• A welcoming and supportive working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A committed and collaborative staff team.
• The opportunity to make a positive difference to students' educational experience.
• Pension, private health and cycle to work scheme.

Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and all other pre‑employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.