Location: Dorchester, Dorset
Position: Exams Officer
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Dependent on experience
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

The opportunity

A busy secondary school in Dorchester is seeking an experienced Exams Officer to oversee the administration and coordination of internal and external examinations.

Examinations are a crucial part of school life, and the successful candidate will ensure that arrangements are accurate, compliant and well organised. You’ll work closely with senior leaders, teaching staff, examination boards, pupils and external invigilators.

This role requires someone who can plan ahead, maintain detailed records and remain calm during particularly busy examination periods.

Your responsibilities

Examination planning and administration

• Coordinate examination entries, registrations and candidate information.

• Prepare examination timetables and seating arrangements.

• Organise examination rooms, materials and equipment.

• Liaise with examination boards regarding entries, deadlines and procedures.

• Ensure examination requirements and regulations are followed.

Communication and coordination

• Communicate examination arrangements to pupils, parents and staff.

• Coordinate invigilator schedules and support arrangements.

• Organise access arrangements and special consideration applications.

• Respond to examination-related queries.

• Work with staff to ensure pupils are appropriately prepared.

Records and compliance

• Maintain accurate examination records and documentation.

• Monitor deadlines and ensure submissions are completed on time.

• Support the secure handling of examination materials.

• Ensure confidentiality and compliance with examination regulations.

Who should apply?

This role would suit an experienced school administrator with a strong understanding of examination processes. Previous Exams Officer experience is highly desirable, alongside familiarity with examination board systems and school MIS platforms.

You’ll need excellent organisation, attention to detail and confidence managing competing priorities.

An enhanced DBS check will be required.

If you’re experienced in school examinations and looking for a role where your organisational skills are genuinely essential, we’d love to hear from you.