Lead Examinations Officer – Secondary School in Blackburn (ASAP Start)
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Job Summary
A welcoming secondary school in Blackburn Lancashire is seeking a precise highly organized Lead Examinations Officer to manage the preparation administration and execution of internal and external public examinations for an immediate (ASAP) start.
Job Overview
The Lead Examinations Officer carries full operational responsibility for the security compliance and delivery of all GCSE A-Level and vocational examinations across the academic year.
Working directly alongside senior management the SENCO and awarding organizations you will submit candidate entries schedule examination timetables allocate exam halls manage access arrangements and recruit and supervise a team of invigilators in accordance with JCQ regulations. This is a full-time ongoing or permanent role.
Key Responsibilities
Submit accurate examination entries tier selections and coursework marks to awarding bodies (AQA Edexcel OCR WJEC)
Build comprehensive exam timetables rooming allocations and candidate seating plans
Maintain strict adherence to Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) regulations regarding paper security and exam conditions
Recruit train schedule and line-manage a dedicated team of external exam invigilators
Coordinate with the learning support team to ensure approved Access Arrangements (extra time scribes readers) are fully implemented
Download verify and distribute results on national results days generating preliminary statistical reports 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: Blackburn Lancashire
Salary / Pay Rate: Scale 6 / SO1 equivalent
Key Systems: JCQ Portals / SIMS / Arbor / Bromcom
Candidate Requirements
Proven experience as an Examinations Officer or Senior Assessment Administrator in a secondary school or college
Comprehensive knowledge of JCQ regulations access arrangements and exam board procedures
High proficiency with school MIS platforms (SIMS Arbor Bromcom) and exam entry software
Exceptional administrative precision organizational stamina and problem-solving skills under strict deadlines
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 Blackburn for an immediate start.
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