Exams Officer
| Posting date: | 04 June 2026 |
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| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 26 June 2026 |
| Location: | Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 4EB |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 46e3e7d5-dc55-47b5-b818-5938132c6feb |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Lavington School is seeking to appoint a committed and highly motivated Exams Officer to join their team. As a member of staff within our Trust, you will contribute to a collaborative working environment and play a key role in supporting the learning and development of all pupils.
As an Exams Officer within our trust, you will be responsible for the effective and secure administration of all external examinations, ensuring full compliance with JCQ regulations and awarding body requirements to maintain the integrity of the assessment process. You will act as the main point of contact for examination matters, liaising with staff, students, parents, and external organisations to ensure processes are followed and key deadlines are consistently met. The role involves planning and coordinating all aspects of the exams cycle, including maintaining systems, managing candidate entries, and ensuring accurate data submission using internal and external IT systems. You will organise and oversee pre-exam arrangements such as timetabling, rooming, and the recruitment and training of invigilators, while ensuring candidates are fully informed about regulations and expectations. During examination periods, you will manage the conduct of exams in line with regulations, address any incidents or irregularities, and ensure the secure handling of materials and scripts. After examinations, you will administer results processes, including distributing results, supporting post-results services, and managing certificates in accordance with required procedures. Throughout the year, you will also support safeguarding, maintain confidentiality, contribute to policy development, and work collaboratively across the school to ensure a smooth and compliant examinations process.
For a complete Job Description, Person Specification, and Candidate Briefing Pack, please view the attached documents. We recommend viewing these documents as they will guide you in preparing a strong application and help you understand what we’re looking for in an ideal candidate.
What the school offers its staff
We value a school community that is inclusive, kind and respectful.
We have high expectations in everything we do and want our students to feel safe but challenged so that they can thrive as well equipped and confident school leavers.
We believe all young people have immense potential and we are ambitious for all our learners, we deliver an ambitious curriculum which is well supplemented by a strong enrichment offer.
We are a hard working ambitious school who pride ourselves in providing the very highest quality of education possible. Students attend Lavington from a wide typically rural area, as a school of choice for many we know how important it is that we have the very highest expectations for the young people that attend.
We focus on maintaining a calm and orderly environment where students feel safe to challenge themselves and learn from passionate and knowledgeable specialist teachers. Lavington is a school where students enjoy their learning and embrace opportunities to take part in varied extra-curricular activities.
The behaviour of our students is excellent and there are clear boundaries and expectations for all students, students report that poor behaviour is rare and where it occurs it is dealt with quickly and effectively.
“Pupils behave well and this supports good learning. They are taught to be kind to others. Pupils are proud of their school. Pupils value their teachers and say how much they help them to learn. There is a calm, orderly and friendly atmosphere in classrooms and around the school.” Ofsted June 2023
Commitment to safeguarding
Lavington School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of its students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this committment.
Lavington School is seeking to appoint a committed and highly motivated Exams Officer to join their team. As a member of staff within our Trust, you will contribute to a collaborative working environment and play a key role in supporting the learning and development of all pupils.
As an Exams Officer within our trust, you will be responsible for the effective and secure administration of all external examinations, ensuring full compliance with JCQ regulations and awarding body requirements to maintain the integrity of the assessment process. You will act as the main point of contact for examination matters, liaising with staff, students, parents, and external organisations to ensure processes are followed and key deadlines are consistently met. The role involves planning and coordinating all aspects of the exams cycle, including maintaining systems, managing candidate entries, and ensuring accurate data submission using internal and external IT systems. You will organise and oversee pre-exam arrangements such as timetabling, rooming, and the recruitment and training of invigilators, while ensuring candidates are fully informed about regulations and expectations. During examination periods, you will manage the conduct of exams in line with regulations, address any incidents or irregularities, and ensure the secure handling of materials and scripts. After examinations, you will administer results processes, including distributing results, supporting post-results services, and managing certificates in accordance with required procedures. Throughout the year, you will also support safeguarding, maintain confidentiality, contribute to policy development, and work collaboratively across the school to ensure a smooth and compliant examinations process.
For a complete Job Description, Person Specification, and Candidate Briefing Pack, please view the attached documents. We recommend viewing these documents as they will guide you in preparing a strong application and help you understand what we’re looking for in an ideal candidate.
What the school offers its staff
We value a school community that is inclusive, kind and respectful.
We have high expectations in everything we do and want our students to feel safe but challenged so that they can thrive as well equipped and confident school leavers.
We believe all young people have immense potential and we are ambitious for all our learners, we deliver an ambitious curriculum which is well supplemented by a strong enrichment offer.
We are a hard working ambitious school who pride ourselves in providing the very highest quality of education possible. Students attend Lavington from a wide typically rural area, as a school of choice for many we know how important it is that we have the very highest expectations for the young people that attend.
We focus on maintaining a calm and orderly environment where students feel safe to challenge themselves and learn from passionate and knowledgeable specialist teachers. Lavington is a school where students enjoy their learning and embrace opportunities to take part in varied extra-curricular activities.
The behaviour of our students is excellent and there are clear boundaries and expectations for all students, students report that poor behaviour is rare and where it occurs it is dealt with quickly and effectively.
“Pupils behave well and this supports good learning. They are taught to be kind to others. Pupils are proud of their school. Pupils value their teachers and say how much they help them to learn. There is a calm, orderly and friendly atmosphere in classrooms and around the school.” Ofsted June 2023
Commitment to safeguarding
Lavington School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of its students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this committment.