Exams Officer North Secondary School

Exams Officer – North London Secondary School

An Exams Officer is responsible for the planning, administration, and secure delivery of examinations in a school, college, or training centre, ensuring all exams run fairly and in line with awarding-body regulations.

• Exam administration
  • Enter candidates for exams accurately and on time
  • Manage exam timetables, rooms, seating plans, and invigilation
  • Liaise with awarding bodies (e.g. JCQ, AQA, Pearson, OCR, WJEC)
• Compliance & regulations
  • Ensure exams follow strict exam-board and JCQ rules
  • Maintain exam security (papers, storage, access)
  • Manage access arrangements and reasonable adjustments
• During exams
  • Brief and supervise invigilators
  • Handle incidents, emergencies, and malpractice procedures
  • Ensure correct conduct and reporting
• Post-exam duties
  • Dispatch scripts securely
  • Manage results days, enquiries about results (EARs), and appeals
  • Oversee certificates distribution and records retention
• Data & communication
  • Maintain accurate candidate records
  • Communicate clearly with staff, students, parents, and exam boards

• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
• Strong administrative and IT skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet fixed deadlines
• Clear communication and diplomacy
• Integrity and understanding of confidentiality

• No single required qualification, but:
  • GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths are usually expected
  • Experience in school administration is highly valued
  • Training in JCQ regulations and exam-board systems (e.g. A2C, EDI)
• Many Exams Officers gain certification through local authorities or professional bodies

• Often term-time plus
  , with peak workloads during exam seasons (e.g. May June, January)
• Can involve early starts and occasional extended hours during exams

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