Exams Officer
| Posting date: | 12 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £27,852 to £30,151 per year |
| Additional salary information: | AS 19-23 £27,852-£30,151 FTE pro rata £25,409-£27,506 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 October 2025 |
| Location: | LU5 5PX |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Advantage Schools |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Exams Officer
Reports to: Vice Principal
Salary: AS 19-23 £27,852-£30,151 FTE pro rata £25,409-£27,506 term-time plus 2 weeks 37 hrs wk Mon-Thu 8am to 4pm Fri 8am to 3:30pm with 30 mins for lunch
Overall Responsibilities:
· To act as the School’s Exams Officer and ensure the smooth and efficient running and delivery of both internal and external exams.
· As required to support the teaching team with general administrative duties.
· To contribute to the efficient operation of administration within the school.
Team Duties:
1. To maintain a high level of security to protect Houstone School’s staff, students and assets.
2. To provide administrative and clerical support.
3. To assist with the organisation/administration of events, including but not limited to, Open Days and Parents Evenings.
Exams Officer Main Duties:
Internal Examinations and Assessments
1. Organisation of any internal examinations e.g. mock exams including invigilation and rooming.
2. Liaising with Network manager to ensure appropriate provision for exams requiring ICT support.
Safeguarding
We believe in the safeguarding and welfare of children and expect all staff to share this view’.
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.
The Department for Education (DfE) has set out statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ for schools and colleges on safeguarding.
Safeguarding is defined in paragraph 4 as:
“Protecting children from maltreatment; preventing impairment of children’s health or development; ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care; and taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes.”
The definition of 'children' includes everyone under the age of 18.
The Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the deadline date.
Job Title: Exams Officer
Reports to: Vice Principal
Salary: AS 19-23 £27,852-£30,151 FTE pro rata £25,409-£27,506 term-time plus 2 weeks 37 hrs wk Mon-Thu 8am to 4pm Fri 8am to 3:30pm with 30 mins for lunch
Overall Responsibilities:
· To act as the School’s Exams Officer and ensure the smooth and efficient running and delivery of both internal and external exams.
· As required to support the teaching team with general administrative duties.
· To contribute to the efficient operation of administration within the school.
Team Duties:
1. To maintain a high level of security to protect Houstone School’s staff, students and assets.
2. To provide administrative and clerical support.
3. To assist with the organisation/administration of events, including but not limited to, Open Days and Parents Evenings.
Exams Officer Main Duties:
Internal Examinations and Assessments
1. Organisation of any internal examinations e.g. mock exams including invigilation and rooming.
2. Liaising with Network manager to ensure appropriate provision for exams requiring ICT support.
Safeguarding
We believe in the safeguarding and welfare of children and expect all staff to share this view’.
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.
The Department for Education (DfE) has set out statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ for schools and colleges on safeguarding.
Safeguarding is defined in paragraph 4 as:
“Protecting children from maltreatment; preventing impairment of children’s health or development; ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care; and taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes.”
The definition of 'children' includes everyone under the age of 18.
The Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the deadline date.