Examinations Officer

Actual salary £25,566 - £27,283 per annum

37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year (Term time plus one week)

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Exams Officer to manage the administration of all internal and external examinations, ensuring full compliance with awarding body regulations and deadlines and the smooth running of examination periods.

Kingswinford Academy is a brilliant school and part of an amazing Multi Academy Trust. If

you want to work with exceptional students in a strong school that values staff wellbeing

and happiness, come and join our team.

Kingswinford Academy is a continually high performing and successful 11-16 secondary

school in the Dudley borough; recognised yet again as ‘Good’ by Ofsted (July 2024), we are

proud to serve 920+ students, their families and the Kingswinford local community. With

the strength of the forward thinking and progressive Windsor Academy Trust behind us, we

work to ensure all students and staff can ‘Aspire to Excellence’ in all that they do.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the efficient planning, timetabling, invigilation, and submission of examinations, ensuring full compliance with the regulations, procedures, and deadlines set by awarding bodies. The role is central to ensuring that examinations run smoothly and that students and staff experience minimal disruption during exam periods.

• Administer and organise all aspects of internal and external examinations
• Ensure compliance with awarding body and JCQ regulations at all times
• Manage examination timetables, entries, seating plans, and rooming
• Recruit, train, and deploy invigilators effectively
• Liaise with teaching staff, senior leaders, students, parents, and external exam boards
• Maintain accurate records, including entries, results, and certification
• Manage access arrangements and special consideration applications
• Oversee secure storage and distribution of examination materials
• Support post-results services, including enquiries about results and appeals.

The ideal candidate will have excellent organisational and time management skills, a high lele of accuracy and attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.