Exams Officer

Dean Close School are looking to appoint a highly organised and proactive Exams Officer to lead and manage the full lifecycle of internal and external examinations across the School. This key role ensures all exams are delivered accurately, securely, and in full compliance with JCQ and exam board regulations.

You will coordinate everything from exam entries and timetabling to invigilation, access arrangements, results days and communication with staff, pupils, families and exam boards. The role is central to maintaining the integrity and smooth operation of all assessment processes within the School.

Your key responsibilities are:

• To administer all internal and external exams and testing
• To maintain the quality and integrity of the examination processes
• Management of External Exam Centre arrangements
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders in regard to queries, changes that arise and changes to regulations.

The successful candidate will have experience in managing the examination processes and procedures for various exams board, with Strong organisational and communication skills, high attention to detail and problem‑solving ability.

The Dean Close Foundation are a values-driven organisation that fosters love, courage, and contribution. You’ll be part of a supportive team that encourages creativity, compassion, and collaboration.

Early applications are encouraged, and applicants may be invited to interview prior to the closing date. We encourage any applicants with the correct competencies to apply and if reasonable adjustments are needed to apply or undertake the role, please let us know.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed before the closing date. We will request references for all shortlisted candidates prior to interview.

Internal applicants

Please contact the Recruitment Team requesting the internal candidate application form link before starting your application.