Exam's Officer

East Midlands/ temporary / £15 - 17 per hour

Job Title: Examinations Officer

Location: Leicester

Contract: Full time - 37 hours / January and Febuary

Salary: £16.50ph

Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

TeacherActive is proud to be supporting a forward-thinking and well-organised College seeking a dedicated Exam Officer to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator with exceptional attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and the ability to work well under pressure during busy exam periods. We are seeking an organised, proactive, and detail-focused Examinations Officer to manage all aspects of examination administration within our organisation. The successful candidate will ensure the smooth and efficient running of internal and external examinations, maintaining compliance with awarding body regulations and supporting students throughout the examination process.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate and manage the full examinations process, including entries, timetables, invigilation, rooming, and results.

Act as the main point of contact for all awarding bodies and ensure compliance with JCQ and exam board regulations.

Prepare and submit examination entries accurately and on time.

Recruit, train, and manage exam invigilators.

Organise secure receipt, storage, and dispatch of examination materials.

Oversee special arrangements for students with access requirements, liaising with SEN teams as necessary.

Provide clear communication to staff, students, and parents regarding exam procedures, timetables, and results.

Manage the distribution of results and coordinate post-results services (e.g., reviews of marking, appeals).

Maintain accurate records and contribute to data analysis as required.

Person Specification

Excellent organisation and administrative skills.

High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.

Confident using data management systems and Microsoft Office software.

Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.

Previous experience in an examinations or data management role.

Knowledge of JCQ regulations and exam board processes.

Experience working in a school, college, or similar educational environment.

Benefits

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression Channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you're paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there's no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.

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