Exams Officer

Job Reference:
CJ5701
Advert Posted On:
20/05/2026

Contract type: Annual
-1146 hours per annum

Work pattern: An average of 30 hours per week, Term time+8 additional days (39.6 weeks)

Salary information: Scale 6, £25,236 - £25,992 per annum (dependent upon experience)

Start date: September 2026

Are you an organised, detail-focused and proactive Exams Officer, ready to lead and manage the school’s external examination process and key elements of internal assessments.

• Lead and administer all external examinations and significant internal assessments.
• Manage exam entries, results, reviews of marking and coursework/NEA submissions.
• Ensure full compliance with JCQ and awarding body regulations.
• Recruit, train and manage a team of invigilators.
• Oversee secure handling and storage of exam materials.
• Communicate effectively with staff, students, parents and external agencies.
• Manage the examinations budget and associated expenditure.

• Some experience of exams work in an educational setting.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong IT skills, particularly Excel and Word (experience with Arbor advantageous).
• The ability to work calmly under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Flexibility to work longer hours during peak exam periods (balanced by time off during quiet times).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in an administrative or school environment (desirable).

We are offering this role on an 'annualised hours' basis, up to 1146 worked hours per academic year. While this equates to approximately 30 hours per week on a term-time basis (plus additional hours during school holidays), the actual working pattern will be flexible, with longer hours during peak times and the ability to work reduced hours during quieter periods.

Please return your completed Application Form and Equality Monitoring Form to recruitmentool .

Closing date: 8th June 2026 at 10am

Further information: Please note that we will review applications as they are submitted and the advert may be closed before the closing date.

Veritas Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. This commitment extends to organisations providing services to the Trust. We welcome applications from those of all ages, cultures and backgrounds.