Exams Officer
| Job Type | Permanent Full Time |
| Location | Blackburn, Lancashire |
| Area | Blackburn, United Kingdom |
| Sector | Secondary Education - Support Staff/ Supervisor |
| Salary | £15 - £16 per hour |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | remoteapi |
| Job Ref | DP005_1738597118 |
| Job Views | 12 |
- Description
Exams Officer - Blackburn
???? Location: Blackburn⏰ Hours: Full-Time | Contract: Ongoing
Veritas Education is currently recruiting for a highly organised and detail-oriented Exams Officer to join a school in Blackburn. This is a key role in ensuring the smooth administration and management of examinations while maintaining compliance with awarding body regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
✅ Coordinate and oversee all aspects of exam administration, including GCSEs, A-Levels, and vocational qualifications.✅ Liaise with exam boards to ensure compliance with regulations and deadlines.✅ Manage exam timetables, entries, and seating plans in collaboration with senior staff.✅ Ensure secure storage, distribution, and collection of exam papers in line with awarding body regulations.✅ Supervise and train invigilators to ensure examinations run smoothly.✅ Oversee the management of examination days, including:
- Preparing exam venues.
- Starting and ending examinations following official protocols.
- Handling emergencies, irregularities, and malpractice issues.
- Collecting, packing, and dispatching examination scripts securely.✅ Ensure compliance with JCQ and awarding body regulations, maintaining accurate records.✅ Process exam results, liaising with staff and students regarding queries and appeals.
What We're Looking For:
???? Previous experience as an Exams Officer or in a similar administrative role within education.???? Strong knowledge of exam procedures, regulations, and JCQ guidelines.???? Excellent organisational and time-management skills.???? Ability to work efficiently under pressure, meeting strict deadlines.???? Strong communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with staff, students, and external bodies.???? Proficiency in SIMS or similar exam management systems (desirable).
Why Work with Veritas Education?
At Veritas Education, we specialise in placing skilled professionals in rewarding school roles. We provide ongoing support, training, and CPD opportunities to help you succeed in your career.
Eligibility Requirements:
✔️ Right to Work in the UK.✔️ Enhanced DBS certificate (on the update service or willingness to apply for one).
???? Interested? Apply today and take the next step in your career with Veritas Education!
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
- All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
- Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
- You must have legal right to work in the UK
- You must be willing to attend a registration interview
Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'
