Examinations Officer

Testwood School, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 3ZW

37 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  28 August 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  22 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 37 hours per week, 26 week per year to be worked flexibly around compulsory onsite critical windows of the exam period
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £33,178 to £36,369
• Actual salary: £18,376 to £20,143

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a dedicated and organised Exams Officer to oversee the smooth administration of examinations. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating exam schedules, ensuring compliance with regulations, leading a team of invigilators and organising support for students throughout the examination period.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals with experience of working in a school to lead the integrity and efficiency of our examination processes.

The role requires the post holder to be present during the main operational phases of the school year, namely the summer exam series, August results days, internal exams and NEA unit entry points. (Typically

November, February and May)

What the school offers its staff

Personalised professional Development Programme

Dedicated Staff Welfare Support

Additional paid lunchtime duties for all staff

Free onsite parking and daily staff refreshments

Cycle to Work Scheme

Maternity Support Scheme

Tax free Childcare Vouchers

Engagement in Tech Scheme

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Testwood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and
young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this
commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other
relevant pre-employment checks.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Exams Officer Job Description.docx.pdf - 233 KB (opens in new tab)

Testwood Recruitment Pack - Examinations Officer.pptx.pdf - 2.07 MB (opens in new tab)

About Testwood School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 820 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Testwood School website
• Email address: jgiles@testwoodschool.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/testwood-school

Testwood School

Testwood School has proudly served the community of Totton and Calmore for nearly eighty years and is highly regarded by it. Consequently, there are very strong links between the community and the school; some of our students are the fourth generation of their family to be educated at Testwood. During this time the school has developed into a strong community of students and staff, where students can learn in a supportive and caring environment. Our school ethos is summed up as ‘Every Child, Every Step, Every Day’.

Testwood is a ‘Good’ school but we are not complacent about the challenges that we face in meeting the changing needs of the community we serve and ensuring that all of our students attain highly, are fully prepared to take ambitious steps into their futures, and make a positive contribution to their communities.

The school is located in the town of Totton, which is close to Southampton and on the edge of the New Forest National Park and has excellent transport links.

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