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Reference Number: ROM/EO-DEC25
Examinations Officer
Grade 6 (SCP11 - 17) £28,142 - £31,033 (pro-rata)
Permanent (subject to a 6 month probationary period)
37 hours per week, Term Time only plus 2 weeks
We are seeking a highly organised and meticulous individual to join our team as an Examinations Officer.
The role will include:
- To be responsible for managing the effective and efficient management and administration of all external (and internal) examinations in accordance with the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) regulations (on behalf of the JCQ member awarding bodies) and/or awarding body rules and requirements for exams administration in a consistent and secure fashion, thereby helping to maintain the integrity and security of the examination and assessment process.
- To provide support, advice and guidance to the head of centre / senior leadership team in ensuring that the centre is compliant with the JCQ regulations and awarding body requirements to ensure the security and integrity of the examinations and assessments at all times.
- To act on behalf of, and be the main point of contact for, the centre in matters relating to the general administration of awarding body examinations and assessments.
- To closely liaise with key stakeholders (external and internal) to ensure exams administration processes are strictly followed.
- To understand JCQ and awarding body key dates and deadlines and have in place robust procedures to ensure these are met.
- To ensure examinations are conducted in accordance with all relevant regulations.
- Through taking an ethical approach and working proactively to avoid malpractice among students and staff, supports the head of centre in taking all reasonable steps to prevent the occurrence of any malpractice (which includes maladministration) before, during the course of and after examinations / assessments have taken place.
Salary: Grade 6 (SCP11 - 17) £28,142 - £31,033 (pro-rata)
Closing Date: 19 January 2026, 12.00pm
Other Information
Informal visits to the school are welcome. If you would like to visit the school, please email school@durhamjohnston.org.uk marked for the attention of Stephen Horn (Associate Assistant Headteacher) to book a time.
All application forms must be returned to recruitment@durhamjohnston.org.uk
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