About The Role:

As Examinations Manager you will hold overall responsibility for all aspects of external examinations, ensuring all aspects are carried out efficiently and accurately in accordance with the regulations set by JCQ and the awarding bodies; liaising with external parties where required. 

You will be the main school point of contact for external examination matters, undertaking all associated administration and organisation required to arrange and support the examination process in school.

You will also hold responsibility for the coordination and deployment of invigilators for all external examinations

About You

• Experienced administrator with relevant experience in timetabling large-scale events or assessments. Knowledge of exams regulations and processes would be an advantage
• Experience working within strict compliance and data protection boundaries, holding the highest standard of confidentiality
• Strong organisational skills, and able to work calmly under pressure
• Excellent communication skills, and able to establish rapport and trusting relationships with colleagues, students and parents.·
• Strong work ethic and proactive can-do attitude.

Benefits:

• CPD through internal and external providers (including a subscription to National College)
• Employee Support Programme offering retail discounts and vouchers, a 24/7 confidential advice line, and counselling.
• Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme
• Specsavers Eye care vouchers
• Auto-enrolment into a contributory pension scheme (LGPS for support staff, employer contribution 25%)
• Free use of the sports facilities 

Key terms:

Hours: 32.5 per week (exact pattern negotiable) 

Full time, 52.14 weeks per year

Annual leave: 25 days plus statutory bank holidays

Duration: Permanent

Location: Due to strict compliance this role will be based on site in the school. Ad hoc, infrequent working from home may be mutually agreed for specific work tasks on occasion.

Remuneration: The Essex Schools’ Local Government Scale 7, Point 19 (within ranges 19 (FTE £32,031) – 24 (FTE £35,412). Actual salary £28,161 gross per annum

To apply:

Please view the full application pack and apply via the school’s mynewterm recruitment page.

Applications Deadline:  4th May 2026

Start date:   1st September 2026 (with several expected   handover days prior to this)

Interviews:   w/c 11th May 2026

The need to appoint quickly means we reserve the right to appoint at any time.

If you feel you might need any adjustments to help support you during the recruitment process please contact us; we want to make sure everyone has the opportunity to evidence themselves at their best.