Exams Officer

A local independent school is looking for an experienced Examinations Officer to join the team and support the administration of the school's internal and external examinations, facilitating a smooth exam experience for their students.

The school has a long-standing reputation for providing outstanding educational and pastoral care from nursery through to sixth form; the recent inspection from the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) gave the school the top-most score in all areas and particularly praised pupils' evident personal development, self-knowledge, and support for diversity and inclusivity.

As an Exams Officer , you will manage the organisation, operation, and result reporting for the internal and external examinations taken within the school.

You can expect a high degree of autonomy in your role - including the ability to make key decisions regarding timetable planning, budgeting, and resource management - as well as close relationships both with your internal colleagues (such as for training/development, procedural compliance, and the implementation of reasonable adjustments) and with external agencies (i.e. exam boards, the Joint Council for Qualifications).

This is a family-focused school with a fantastic support network where all employees are valued and respected.

This is a full-time (37.5h) Exams Officer role, covering term-time + 4 weeks (c. 44 weeks per year).

Advertised annual salary will be pro-rated according to this period .

Person specification:

* ( Essential ) GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English with a minimum of grade C / 4
* ( Essential ) Excellent administrative skills including planning and organisation, problem-solving, time management, and use of IT.
* ( Essential ) Comfortable working autonomously and with decision-making.
* ( Desirable ) Knowledge of JCQ regulations and public examination processes
* ( Desirable ) Experience in working within an education/school setting

Benefits / enhancements include:

* Full induction and support programme
* Workplace pension scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme incl. counselling services and financial/legal advice line
* Fee remission scheme should your child attend the school
* Retail discount scheme
* Subsidised gym membership
* Other salary sacrifice schemes (e.g. Cycle2Work)
* Ongoing development opportunities