Examinations Manager

Examinations Manager

Grade 7 Pt 27-31 - £38,220 -£41,771 per annum (actual £34,558 - £37,769)

37 hours per week, 41 weeks per year

Permanent contract

Required to start September 2026

We are seeking to appoint a

confident, enthusiastic, and highly organisedExaminations Managerto

join our dedicated support staff team. This is a pivotal role within the

school, offering an exciting opportunity to contribute to a key aspect of

school operations at a strategic and operational level.

The Examinations Manager is

responsible for theend-to-end management, coordination, and

administration of all internal and external examinations, ensuring that all

processes are conducted efficiently, securely, and in full compliance with the

regulations set by the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) and relevant

awarding bodies.

Acting as themain

point of contact for all examination matters, you will work closely with the

Headteacher and senior leadership team, providing expert guidance to ensure the

centre consistently meets regulatory requirements and maintains the highest

standards of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

You will oversee theentire

examination lifecycle, including:

Candidate registrations, entries, and amendments Examination timetabling and rooming training, and deployment of invigilators Secure handling and storage of confidential examination materials Administration of access arrangements in partnership with SEND colleagues Management of examination days, ensuring compliance with all regulations Results processing, publication, and post-results services

A critical part of the role

is ensuring that allkey deadlines are met, preventing unnecessary costs

such as late or amended entry fees, and maintaining rigorous administrative

accuracy throughout.

You will lead and manage the

examinations function within the school, including:

The effective line management of examinations support staff

The recruitment, training, and ongoing development of a team of

invigilators

Close collaboration with reception, site, and IT teams to ensure

examination environments meet all regulatory requirements

Liaison with awarding bodies, external agencies, and internal

stakeholders

You will play a central role

in ensuring thatexams run smoothly and efficiently, often under

significant time pressures, and will demonstrate strong leadership in

coordinating people, processes, and resources.

The role requires a detailed

working knowledge (or willingness to develop expertise) ofJCQ regulations

and awarding body requirements, with responsibility for ensuring that the

school remains fully compliant at all times.

You will:

Maintain and implement all required examinations policies and