Main duties

The post holder will have a calm and professional manner and must also be able to communicate effectively with both candidates and other members of staff, whilst maintaining examination integrity. They will be flexible and a good team player. To conduct examinations in accordance with JCQ, awarding body and school instructions.  Ensure the integrity and security of the examinations. (The main exam period is May and June but we also have mock exams at other times of the year)

Before exams

·                To sign in at reception on arrival and report to the exam venue. Most exams are 1 hr 30 mins but additional time has to be considered for entry and collection of papers.

·                To keep exam papers and materials secure at all times

·                To ensure exam rooms are set out to standard

·                To assist in admitting candidates into exam rooms

·                To check and distribute the correct exam papers and materials to candidates

·                To deal with candidate queries

During exams

·                To supervise candidates at all times and be vigilant throughout exams; monitoring the security of the exam and ensuring students are engaged in the exam and following exam regulations. This requires walking up and down the rows.

·                To keep disruption to a minimum

·                To deal with emergencies or irregularities effectively – Exam Officer available via Mobile

·                To record/report any irregularities to Exam Officer

·                To note the time of any late candidate on the seat plan and notify the Exam Officer

·                To deal with candidate queries

·                Scribe/Read if required

After exams

·                To collect exam scripts in number order

·                To dismiss candidates from the exam room once all the scripts and exam materials have been collected.

·                To return exam scripts and other materials to the Exam Officer.

Please note, due to the nature of the role, we would require you to be available for the following examination dates:

Mon 23^rd February – Fri 6^th March 2026

Friday 8^th May – Fri 26^th June 2026

If successful, please note that there will be some training delivered in the new year ahead of the examinations.

We are an aged 11-16 mixed comprehensive with good pupils, supportive parents and an excellent staff.

If you think you could be the right person for us, please complete the application Early applications are both welcomed and advised. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

This school is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment as such all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and digital screening. Appointments are subject to satisfactory references/medical clearance.

We welcome applicants regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.

Headteacher: Ms S Madhvani

Hornchurch High School is part of the Partnership Learning Trust