Lead Examinations Officer – Secondary Academy in Bournemouth(ASAP Start)

A high-performing secondary academy in Bournemouth is seeking a detail-oriented, highly methodical Lead Examinations Officer to manage internal and external public examinations for an immediate (ASAP) start. Job Overview The Examinations Officer takes end-to-end responsibility for the administration, security, and execution of all GCSE, A-Level, and vocational public examinations throughout the academic year. Working directly alongside the Senior Leadership Team, SENCO, and invigilation staff, you will oversee candidate entries, timetable exam halls, secure paper storage, implement access arrangements, and manage results day logistics in strict compliance with JCQ regulations. This is a full-time, ongoing or permanent role. Key Responsibilities Manage candidate exam entries, tier choices, and coursework submissions across awarding bodies (AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC) Create and publish examination timetables, rooming schedules, and seating plans for external and mock exams Enforce strict Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) regulations regarding examination conditions and paper security Recruit, train, line-manage, and schedule a team of casual exam invigilators Coordinate with the SEN department to implement candidate Access Arrangements (extra time, readers, scribes) Download, process, and distribute results on official national results days, generating progress summaries for SLT The School & What’s on Offer Immediate Start: Full-time, long-term or permanent contract starting ASAP Role Type: Full-time hours (52-week or Term-Time plus key examination weeks) Facilities: Dedicated examination control suite, secure safe room, and purpose-built assembly halls Location: Prime Bournemouth location with excellent transport and road connections Candidate Requirements Proven experience as a School Examinations Officer or Senior Assessment Administrator In-depth working knowledge of JCQ regulations, awarding body platforms, and access arrangement guidelines Advanced proficiency in school MIS software (SIMS, Arbor, Bromcom) and exam entry tools Exceptional organizational precision, composure under pressure, and staff management skills An active enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply) How to Apply Please send your CV at your earliest convenience to be considered for this Examinations Officer position in Bournemouth for an immediate start.