Lead Examinations Officer Opportunity – Progressive Secondary Academy in Slough

A progressive secondary academy in Slough is seeking a detail-oriented, highly organized Lead Examinations Officer to lead the planning, administration, and execution of internal and external public examinations for an immediate (ASAP) start. Job Overview The Examinations Officer takes responsibility for the administration, security, and delivery of all GCSE, A-Level, and vocational examinations across the school year. Working directly alongside the Senior Leadership Team, SENCO, and invigilation staff, you will manage candidate entries, timetable exam rooms, secure paper handling, coordinate access arrangements, and manage results day logistics in full compliance with JCQ regulations. This is a full-time, ongoing or permanent role. Key Responsibilities Manage candidate exam entries, tier selections, and coursework submissions with awarding bodies (AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC) Schedule examination timetables, rooming allocations, and seating plans for external and internal mock exams Enforce strict Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) regulations regarding secure storage and examination conditions Recruit, train, schedule, and line-manage a team of casual exam invigilators Coordinate with the SEN department to implement approved Access Arrangements (extra time, readers, scribes) Download, process, and distribute results on official national results days, preparing statistical summaries for SLT Role Overview & Specifications Start Date: Immediate (ASAP) Contract Type: Full-time, long-term or permanent (Term-Time + key exam weeks or 52-week) Location: Slough, Berkshire Salary / Pay Rate: Scale 6 / SO1 equivalent Key Systems: JCQ Awarding Body Platforms / SIMS / Arbor Candidate Requirements Proven experience as a School Examinations Officer or Senior Assessment Administrator In-depth knowledge of JCQ regulations, awarding body procedures, and access arrangement guidelines Proficiency using school MIS platforms (SIMS, Arbor, Bromcom) and exam entry software Exceptional attention to detail, stamina under high-pressure exam seasons, and strong leadership 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 Slough for an immediate start.