Job Description

Exams Officer - Secondary School (Salford)
£145-£160 per day | Start ASAP

Tradewind Recruitment is working in partnership with a well-regarded Secondary School in Salford to recruit an experienced Exams Officer for an immediate start. This is a key position within the school and requires a confident, organised professional who has previous experience working in schools or the education sector. Please note: applications will only be considered from candidates with relevant school-based or education experience.

The Role

As Exams Officer, you will take full responsibility for the administration, organisation and smooth running of all internal and external examinations. You will play a vital role in ensuring the school meets all examination board regulations and deadlines.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Managing the full exams cycle, including GCSE and any vocational qualifications

  • Liaising with exam boards, senior leaders, teaching staff and external invigilators

  • Registering candidates, submitting entries and amendments accurately and on time

  • Organising exam timetables, rooming, seating plans and access arrangements

  • Ensuring all exams are conducted in line with JCQ and awarding body regulations

  • Training, coordinating and supervising invigilators

  • Managing secure storage and distribution of exam papers and materials

  • Overseeing the collection, dispatch and tracking of completed scripts

  • Supporting results days, including post-results services such as remarks and appeals

The Ideal Candidate

To be successful in this role, you must have:

  • Proven experience working as an Exams Officer or in a similar exams/admin role within a school or educational setting

  • Strong knowledge of examination processes and regulations

  • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail

  • A commitment to safeguarding and maintaining confidentiality at all times

What's on Offer

  • Competitive daily rate of £145-£160, depending on experience

  • An ASAP start in a supportive and professional school environment

How to Apply

If you meet the criteria and are available to start immediately, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now by sending your CV to:
will.megson@twrecruitment.com

Tradewind Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to relevant background checks, including an enhanced DBS.