Exams Officer

The working hours for this role are expected to be 37 hours per week, 41 weeks per year. The start date for this role is as soon as possible after 01 September 2026. The expected timetable for this role is 08:00 - 16:00.

Lavington School is seeking to appoint a committed and highly motivated Exams Officer to join their team. As a member of staff within our Trust, you will contribute to a collaborative working environment and play a key role in supporting the learning and development of all pupils.

As an Exams Officer within our trust, you will be responsible for the effective and secure administration of all external examinations, ensuring full compliance with JCQ regulations and awarding body requirements to maintain the integrity of the assessment process. You will act as the main point of contact for examination matters, liaising with staff, students, parents, and external organisations to ensure processes are followed and key deadlines are consistently met. The role involves planning and coordinating all aspects of the exams cycle, including maintaining systems, managing candidate entries, and ensuring accurate data submission using internal and external IT systems. You will organise and oversee pre-exam arrangements such as timetabling, rooming, and the recruitment and training of invigilators, while ensuring candidates are fully informed about regulations and expectations. During examination periods, you will manage the conduct of exams in line with regulations, address any incidents or irregularities, and ensure the secure handling of materials and scripts. After examinations, you will administer results processes, including distributing results, supporting post-results services, and managing certificates in accordance with required procedures. Throughout the year, you will also support safeguarding, maintain confidentiality, contribute to policy development, and work collaboratively across the school to ensure a smooth and compliant examinations process.

For a complete Job Description, Person Specification, and Candidate Briefing Pack, please view the attached documents. We recommend viewing these documents as they will guide you in preparing a strong application and help you understand what we’re looking for in an ideal candidate.

About EQUA Mead Learning Trust

EQUA Mead Learning Trust is a leading educational institution based in Wiltshire. Dedicated to providing high-quality education to students from diverse backgrounds. Members of staff across EQUA Mead will be committed to improving the life chances of the pupils we educate and ensure we give Every Child, Every Chance. As a growing Trust, currently educating almost 6000 pupils across 22 different schools (pre-school, primary, secondary, and sixth form) we are immensely proud of our staff and endeavour to be an employer of choice. This is an exciting time as we continue to grow the number of schools and children we support.

Important Application Information

When completing your application, please ensure that you add at least 2 references, with the first being your most recent employer. Please ensure that you read the attached referencing guidelines to familiarise yourself with our process. Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview before the closing date. Your application must include a full employment history, accounting for any periods of time where you were not in active employment. If this is not included it may not be possible to consider your application. To comply with safer recruitment regulations, we cannot accept applications using a CV. An incomplete application will not be considered.

This role will involve contact with children, and the post holder will be engaged in regulated activity relevant to children and will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

We will only submit a DBS application to the relevant disclosure service when a position is accepted.