Exams Officer
About This Role
Dean Close School is seeking to hire a highly organized and proactive Exams Officer to oversee and manage the entire lifecycle of internal and external examinations throughout the School. This vital position guarantees that all exams are conducted accurately, securely, and in strict adherence to JCQ and examination board regulations.
You will be responsible for coordinating a range of activities, including exam entries, scheduling, invigilation, access arrangements, results days, and communication with staff, students, families, and exam boards. The role is essential to upholding the integrity and efficient operation of all assessment processes within the School.
Your primary responsibilities will include:
· Managing all internal and external exams and assessments
· Ensuring the quality and integrity of examination processes
· Overseeing External Exam Centre arrangements
· Communicating with internal and external stakeholders regarding inquiries, changes that arise, and updates to regulations.
The ideal candidate will possess experience in managing examination processes and procedures for various exam boards, coupled with excellent organizational and communication skills, a keen attention to detail, and strong problem-solving abilities.
The Dean Close Foundation is a values-driven organization that promotes love, courage, and contribution. You will join a supportive team that values creativity, compassion, and collaboration.
We encourage early applications, and candidates may be invited for interviews before the closing date. We welcome applicants with the relevant qualifications and encourage those who require reasonable adjustments to apply or perform the role to inform us.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier if a suitable candidate is found before the closing date. References will be requested for all shortlisted candidates prior to interviews.
For further information, please refer to the attached job description or reach out to our recruitment team at 01242 258 000 or recruitment@deanclose.org.uk with any inquiries.