Cover & Examinations Officer
| Posting date: | 20 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £40,000 to £44,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 September 2025 |
| Location: | North London, London, N4 1SY |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | New Appointments Group Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 73014_1755691886 |
Summary
Cover & Examinations Officer - 39+2 Weeks/year
Location: North London
Hours: 36 per week (with flexibility during exam periods) Monday to Friday
Salary: £44,884 - £48,207 (FTE) £41,086 - £44,127 (pro rata)
Our client is seeking a highly organised and proactive Cover & Examinations Officer to join their team. This pivotal role is responsible for coordinating daily staff absence cover, as well as managing the full administration and delivery of both internal and external examinations in line with awarding body regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Organising daily supply cover for teaching staff and maintaining absence records.
- Liaising with staff, agencies, and senior leaders to ensure effective cover arrangements.
- Managing all aspects of external examinations, including entries, timetables, access arrangements, and results.
- Coordinating internal examinations and assessments.
- Recruiting, training, and managing invigilators.
- Ensuring compliance with exam regulations and safeguarding procedures.
About You:
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills
- Experience of working as an Examinations Officer.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
- Confident communicator, able to liaise with staff, students, parents, and external bodies.
- Experience using SIMS (or similar school management systems) desirable.
This is a varied and rewarding role, ideal for someone who thrives in a busy environment and is committed to supporting the smooth running of school operations.
The role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks. Full right to work in the UK only.
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