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About The Role

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Working Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week

Number of Positions: 1

Qualifications Required: Numeracy/literacy skills (at a level equivalent to NQF Level 2)

Start Date: 1st January 2027

Salary: £34,237 - £37,563 per annum

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Exams Officer to join our fantastic team at Chorlton High School.

This is a Grade 6, full time post, working 35 hours per week, term time only plus 3 weeks including 5 INSET days. The pro-rata salary is £30,958 and the full-time equivalent is £34,237.

This is a fixed term role ending Easter 2028

To start once all pre-employment checks are complete

We're looking for:

We're seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented individual who thrives in a busy administrative environment.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

The successful candidate will provide operational support across both functions, helping to ensure examinations run smoothly and that student information is maintained accurately to support school improvement and achievement.

The Exams Officer will support the effective administration and delivery of all internal and external examinations within the school.

The postholder will work closely with both the Data and Exams teams and work collaboratively with teaching, pastoral and administrative staff to ensure examination processes are compliant with awarding body regulations whilst contributing to the accurate management and analysis of student data.

About the Candidate

Key responsibilities will include:

Liaise with examination boards to ensure compliance with regulations and deadlines.

Manage examination entries, amendments, withdrawals and late entries.

Organise examination timetables, rooms, seating plans and invigilation arrangements.

Maintain accurate records relating to examinations and assessment outcomes.

Provide guidance to staff, students and parents regarding examination procedures.

Assist in maintaining the school's Management Information System (MIS).

Produce routine reports for school leaders and staff including student performance data and statutory returns and data submissions where required.

Assist with the administration of pupil information, attendance and assessment records.

Adhere to GDPR and data protection requirements when handling sensitive information, including secure handling and storage of examination papers and confidential materials.

Undertake training and development to maintain knowledge of examination and data management requirements.

Carry out any other duties appropriate to the grade of the post.

About Us

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We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation