Exams Officer — Good Secondary School

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Exams Officer – Good Secondary School – York

Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Paid to scale

School Information

This well-established 11–18 Good secondary school in York is recognised for its strong academic progress, excellent student behaviour, and inclusive community ethos. The school serves a broad catchment area and prides itself on creating a calm, structured, and ambitious learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best.

Leaders are committed to continuous improvement and have invested heavily in staff development, curriculum design, and digital systems. Students consistently perform well at GCSE and A Level, with outcomes above national averages in several core subjects. The school maintains clear behaviour policies, strong safeguarding practices, and high attendance levels.

Staff describe the culture as supportive, professional, and collaborative. Departments work closely together to share expertise, while the senior leadership team maintains open communication and strategic clarity. The school’s exam processes are a central part of its operational success, and accuracy, compliance, and professionalism are highly valued.

Role Overview

The Exams Officer will lead the planning, administration, and delivery of all internal and external examinations. This is a critical operational role requiring exceptional organisation, attention to detail, and compliance with examination board regulations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing entries for GCSE, A Level, and vocational qualifications

• Coordinating examination timetables and seating arrangements

• Ensuring full compliance with JCQ and awarding body regulations

• Recruiting, training, and scheduling invigilators

• Preparing and securely storing examination materials

• Managing access arrangements in partnership with the SEN team

• Overseeing mock examination cycles

• Coordinating exam-day logistics and handling incidents professionally

• Managing results days and post-results services

• Producing detailed examination reports for senior leaders and governors

• Maintaining accurate candidate records on the school MIS

The Exams Officer must be able to work calmly under pressure during peak exam seasons and ensure that all procedures are followed with precision and integrity.

Exams & Data Team Information

The Exams Officer works closely with the Data Manager, Deputy Headteacher (Curriculum), and Heads of Department. The team uses secure digital platforms to manage exam entries and data reporting. The environment is structured, deadline-driven, and highly collaborative.

Training and ongoing professional development in exam regulations and compliance are provided.

Candidate Requirements

• Strong administrative experience (school-based exams experience desirable)

• Excellent knowledge of JCQ regulations (or willingness to undertake training)

• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to manage deadlines and prioritise workload

• Strong communication skills and stakeholder management

• High level of professionalism and confidentiality

• Proficiency in MIS systems and Microsoft Office

• Commitment to safeguarding and maintaining compliance standards

Application

To apply, please send your CV as soon as possible.