Examinations Officer

Job Introduction

Examinations Officer 

37 hours per week (term time plus 1 week)

Mon to Thurs - 8am to 4pm. Fri - 8am to 3.30pm

We are seeking to appoint an Examinations Officer to be responsible for the administration and organisation of all aspects of public examinations (GCSE’s), internal examinations and their day to day running in the school. You will be calm, well organised and able to work on your own initiative.
 
 If you are a team player with drive, enthusiasm and an interest in working in a committed educational environment we welcome your application. The successful candidate should also demonstrate a commitment to the vision and our core values of “Kindness, Honesty, Respect”.

Core Responsibilities
 • Exam planning, administration and delivery in line with regulations
 • Enter candidates for exams accurately and on time
 • Manage exam timetables, rooms, seating plans, and invigilation
 • Liaise with awarding bodies (e.g. JCQ, AQA, Pearson, OCR, WJEC)
 • Compliance & regulations
 • Ensure exams follow strict exam-board and JCQ rules
 • Maintain exam security (papers, storage, access)
 • Manage access arrangements and reasonable adjustments
 • Recruit, train and supervise invigilators
 • Handle incidents, emergencies, and malpractice procedures
 • Ensure correct conduct and reporting
 • Post-exam duties
 • Manage results days, enquiries about results (EARs), and appeals
 • Oversee certificates distribution and records retention
 • Data & communication
 • Maintain accurate candidate records
 • Communicate clearly with staff, students, parents, and exam boards
 
Key Skills & Attributes
 • Excellent organisation and attention to detail
 • Strong administrative and IT skills
 • Ability to work under pressure and meet fixed deadlines
 • Clear communication and diplomacy
 • Integrity and understanding of confidentiality
 
Qualifications & Experience
 • No single required qualification, but:
 • GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths are usually expected
 • Experience in school administration is highly valued
 • Training in JCQ regulations and exam-board systems (e.g. A2C, EDI)
 • Many Exams Officers gain certification through local authorities or professional bodies
 

Alderwood School is an ‘all through’ school on the outskirts of Aldershot split across 3 sites with approximately 850 pupils on our senior site. This role is based at our senior site. 

Salary details: HCC Grade D. FTE £27,780 to £30,564. Actual £24,371 to £27,166

Application procedure:

HCC Support staff application forms can be found on our website. Completed application forms can be sent by post to the school or emailed to g.yates@alderwood.hants.sch.uk and should be received no later than 12pm on the closing date. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office on 01252 343723 to arrange a visit.

Closing date: 12 noon, Wednesday 28th January 2026

We regularly review applications and reserve the right to close an advert early and appoint on interview. To avoid disappointment, submit your application as soon as possible. 

Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.