Exam Officer

Overview

An opportunity has arisen for a highly effective and inspirational Exams Officer to join our team. John Hanson Community School is a successful, over-subscribed 11-16 community school, rated Good by OFSTED.

Our vision is to inspire and empower our students, within a culture of care and belonging, to embrace opportunities to learn, succeed and become the best versions of themselves. This is underpinned by our strapline: Inspire. Care. Succeed.

“A very happy and inclusive school because staff have successfully created a caring and aspirational culture. They share a genuine belief that all pupils can fulfil their potential.” (Ofsted March 2024)

Personal attributes

The examinations officer is responsible for the organisation and smooth running of both internal and external examinations. The officer acts as the primary liaison between the school and external examination bodies. They will be familiar with the requirements and regulations placed on schools by both awarding bodies and the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ), and will ensure that the school is compliant with these before, during, and after examination periods.

Key Duties and Requirements

Key duties include:

· Exam Management: Planning and overseeing the scheduling, invigilation, and logistics of exams.

· Compliance: Ensuring all examination procedures adhere to JCQ regulations and guidelines.

· Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate records of student entries, results, and other exam-related data.

· Communication: Acting as the primary point of contact for exam boards, staff, students, and parents.

· Support: Assisting with the preparation and distribution of exam materials and results.

· Management: Recruit, train and manage invigilators as required

Key Requirements:

· Prior experience in exam administration or within a school/education setting (desirable).

· Relevant qualifications and experience in exam administration (desirable).

· Experience managing or supervising others (e.g. exam invigilators or administrative staff).

· Strong organisational, communication, and IT skills.

· High attention to detail, organisation, ability to work under pressure, and proactive problem-solving skills.

What the School offers it's Staff

• A highly supportive environment with opportunities to develop;

• Professional development of the highest standard including a coaching system with the use of IRIS Connect rather than formal observations and the use of BlueSky for Performance Management;

• A highly professional and collaborative working environment focused on developing a love of learning;

• An enthusiastic and driven team of teachers, leaders and support staff;

• Trained Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA), a Staff Well-Being Action Group (SWAGs) and Mental Health Leads; we are proud signatories of the DfE well-being Charter;

• Confidential support through various stages of colleagues’ life, including with pregnancy and maternity, menopause and with Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI);

Salary and benefits

Grade D, 32.5 hrs per week 39 Weeks plus 2 days

Location

John Hanson Community School
Floral Way
Andover
South East
SP10 3PB

Supporting documents

Deadline and Start Date

We welcome informal conversations with a member of our Senior Leadership Team, and encourage you to come and visit our school to meet our staff and students. If you wish to do so, please email recruit@jhanson.hants.sch.uk to arrange a date and time.

Closing date for applications: 0900am Wednesday 10th September 2025

Interview date: Week commencing the 15th September 2025

We reserve the right to interview and appoint candidates before the closing date/scheduled interviews where applicable.

Equal opportunities

John Hanson Community School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

John Hanson Community School is an equal opportunities employer, and no candidate will be disadvantaged because of race, gender, sexuality, disability, or any other protected characteristic. All shortlisting exercises are completed by evaluating a candidate’s suitability in terms of the person specification and job description for the role in question.

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