Exams Officer - Secondary School - Corby

Location: Corby, Northamptonshire
Contract: Full-Time | Immediate Start
Salary: Competitive pay dependent on experience
Agency: Tradewind Recruitment

Experienced Exams Officer Needed - Immediate Start!

Tradewind Recruitment are currently recruiting an experienced and highly organised Exams Officer to support a secondary school in the Corby area.

We are looking for someone who has previous experience working within a school examinations department and is confident using Arbor, the school's management information system.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Exams Officer or School Administrator with examinations experience who is looking for a full-time position within a busy secondary school environment.

The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting the organisation, administration and smooth running of internal and external examinations.

This position is available for an immediate start, so we are particularly interested in candidates who are available at short notice.

The Role

As an Exams Officer, your responsibilities may include:

• Coordinating and supporting the administration of internal and external examinations.

• Using Arbor to maintain accurate student and examination records.

• Supporting examination entries, registrations and amendments.

• Liaising with examination boards, teaching staff and senior leaders.

• Preparing examination timetables and communicating key information to staff and students.

• Organising examination rooms, seating plans and invigilation arrangements.

• Ensuring examination procedures are followed in accordance with relevant JCQ regulations.

• Maintaining accurate and confidential examination documentation.

• Supporting the administration of access arrangements in liaison with the school's SENCO.

• Assisting with examination results, enquiries and associated administration.

• Responding to examination-related enquiries from staff, students and parents.

• Providing general administrative support when required.

What Are We Looking For?

We are particularly interested in candidates who have previous experience working within school examinations and are confident using Arbor.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience within an exams administration or Exams Officer role in a school.

• Experience using Arbor within an educational setting.

• Good understanding of examination procedures and administration.

• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.

• Ability to manage competing deadlines and work effectively under pressure.

• Confident IT skills and experience maintaining accurate records.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.

• A proactive, reliable and adaptable approach to work.

• Availability to start as soon as possible.

Desirable Experience

• Knowledge of JCQ regulations and examination requirements.

• Experience coordinating GCSE examinations.

• Previous experience working within a secondary school.

• Experience supporting examination timetables, entries and invigilation arrangements.

• General school administration experience.

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?

• Competitive pay dependent on experience.

• Full-time opportunity within a secondary school.

• Immediate start available.

• Dedicated support from your Tradewind Recruitment consultant.

• Access to a network of schools across Corby and Northamptonshire.

• Free CPD and professional development opportunities.

• Free access to The National College after your first day worked.

• Ongoing support throughout your placement.

Apply Today!

If you have previous exams administration experience, are confident using Arbor and are available to start ASAP, we would love to hear from you!

This is a great opportunity to join a secondary school in Corby and play an important role in supporting its examinations and administrative processes.

To apply or find out more, please send your CV to Hannah at hannah.mcmillan@twrecruitment.com.

Tradewind Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding and compliance checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.