We are looking for organised, reliable and detail-focused Exams Officersto support secondary schools and colleges with the effective administration and coordination of internal and external examinations.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring examinations are planned, organised and conducted in accordance with awarding body regulations and school/college procedures.
This is a busy and deadline-driven role, particularly during examination periods, and would suit someone with excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
We are specifically looking for candidates who have previous experience working within an examinations role and have a good working knowledge of examination processes and guidelines.
As an Exams Officer, you will be responsible for supporting the administration and coordination of internal and external examinations, ensuring that all processes are completed accurately and in line with examination board requirements.
Your responsibilities will include:
Coordinating GCSE, AS, A Level and other examinations.
Managing examination entries, amendments and withdrawals.
Completing accurate data entry and maintaining examination records.
Preparing examination timetables, candidate lists and seating plans.
Organising examination rooms and examination materials.
Coordinating examination invigilators and invigilation arrangements.
Ensuring examinations are conducted in accordance with exam board regulations and guidelines.
Managing confidential examination papers and materials securely.
Supporting candidates with access arrangements and reasonable adjustments.
Liaising with awarding bodies, teaching staff, students and parents/carers.
Processing and distributing examination results.
Preparing and securely packaging examination scripts for collection.
Responding to examination-related queries.
Maintaining accurate records and meeting important examination deadlines.
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
A dedicated and expert Account Manager
Regular and varied supply work
Competitive rates of pay
Potential long-term roles
Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
A network of branches across the UK
One of the preferred suppliers to all 22 local authorities in Wales under the All Wales Framework Agreement
We are the major teaching supply agency for Welsh speaking teachers across Wales
Recommend-a-friend scheme
Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry
New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment
Business in relation
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