Exams Officer – Chesterfield, Derbyshire – January 2026
A well-organised and forward-thinking secondary school in Chesterfield is looking to appoint an experienced Exams Officer to lead and manage the examination process from January 2026.
The Role
This is a key role within the school, overseeing all aspects of internal and external examinations:
- Managing exam entries for GCSEs, BTECs and A-Levels
- Preparing full exam timetables and seating plans
- Ensuring strict compliance with JCQ regulations
- Managing a team of invigilators (recruitment, training, deployment)
- Coordinating secure storage and distribution of papers
- Overseeing results day processes and post-results enquiries
The School
The school has an excellent reputation for organisation, professionalism and pastoral support. The exams office is situated within a modern admin suite with strong IT infrastructure and experienced support staff.
About You
- Experience in exams administration (school or FE)
- Strong attention to detail under pressure
- Confident managing large datasets
- Calm, professional communication
What’s Offered
- Excellent leadership support
- Training and CPD
- Opportunities to progress into data management or operations
- Locations
- Derby
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