Exams Officer – Independent School – Richmond

Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Paid to scale

School Information

This prestigious and historic co-educational independent school in Richmond educates students aged 11–18 and is known for its exceptionally high academic outcomes, outstanding pastoral systems, and holistic educational approach. The school sits within beautiful grounds and provides a tranquil, inspiring learning environment with state-of-the-art facilities.

The culture of the school is characterised by intellectual curiosity, kindness, and a strong sense of community. Staff benefit from highly supportive leadership, extensive professional development, and the autonomy to contribute meaningfully to school life. Students are articulate, respectful, and highly motivated, consistently achieving top grades at GCSE and A Level.

The school is now seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Exams Officer to oversee all aspects of internal and external examinations.

Role Overview

The Exams Officer plays a critical role in delivering accurate, compliant, and efficient examination processes, ensuring students are fully supported throughout their assessment journey.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the administration of all internal and external exams, including GCSE, A Level, and mock examinations

• Managing exam timetables, entries, candidate registrations, and seating plans

• Coordinating with examination boards and staying up to date with JCQ regulations

• Recruiting, training, and supervising teams of invigilators

• Ensuring secure storage, handling, and return of exam papers

• Preparing exam rooms, materials, and resources to required JCQ standards

• Communicating exam arrangements clearly to staff, students, and parents

• Managing access arrangements in collaboration with the SEN department

• Overseeing post-results services, enquiries, and appeals

• Ensuring exam data is accurately inputted, analysed, and reported

This role requires exceptional accuracy, discretion, communication, and the ability to work under pressure during peak exam periods.

Exams & Data Team Information

You will work closely with the Data Manager, Senior Leadership, and Heads of Department to ensure all examinations are delivered to the highest standard. The school provides robust digital systems, secure exam facilities, and experienced support staff.

This is a highly respected and critical department within the school, offering opportunities for further training and qualifications in data management, compliance, and examinations administration.

Candidate Requirements

• Strong administrative experience, preferably within education

• Excellent knowledge of JCQ regulations (or willingness to undertake training)

• Outstanding organisational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines

• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills

• High level of professionalism, reliability, and integrity

• Strong IT proficiency, including exam management systems (training provided)

• Commitment to safeguarding and upholding independent-school standards

Application

To apply, please send your CV as soon as possible.