Exams Officer
Alperton Community School, Wembley, Middlesex, HA0 4JE39 days remaining to apply
Closing date
23 August 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
15 July 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £38,689.00 - £41,134.00 Annually (Actual)
Exams Officer job summary
Job Title: Exams Officer
Salary range: Scale PO1 and spinal point 28 £41, 453 to spinal point 31 £44, 072 Inc. London weighting per annum (Pro rata £38, 689 - £41, 134)
Contract: Permanent
Start date: September 2026
Hours of work: 36 hours per week
Working weeks: 42 weeks
Location: Alperton, London
Aspire | Commit | Succeed
We are a split-site school, with a short walk of approximately 8 minutes between sites, and on-site parking is available.
Alperton Community School is a large, mixed 11-18 academy, with over 350 students in our thriving Sixth Form. Due to our growing popularity and continued success, we have recently expanded our intake to 12 forms in each year group.
We are a truly inclusive school, reflecting the wonderfully diverse and vibrant local community we serve. Our students are exceptionally well behaved, hardworking, and ambitious to succeed. In our most recent Ofsted inspection (March 2026), the school was graded Strong standard and Expected standard, with inspectors noting:
- “Pupils enjoy attending this diverse and inclusive school. They feel a strong sense of belonging, which is evident in the positive relationships they have with staff and with each other.”
- “Pupils are kept safe and they know whom to talk to if they have any concerns.”
Student progress at both GCSE and A Level has consistently been well above national averages. Outcomes for disadvantaged students closely match those of their peers. In 2023, our Progress 8 score was 0.82 (well above average), and our A Level progress placed us in the top 1% of schools nationally. A high proportion of our students go on to study at Oxbridge and other Russell Group universities.
Attendance across the school is excellent, and the percentage of students continuing into education, employment or training is significantly above the national average.
Our achievements have been recognised with several recent accolades, including the 2022 Pearson Making a Difference Award. We were also shortlisted for the TES School of the Year and won the TES Maths Team of the Year.
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a friendly, highly supportive, and committed team within a culture of success and professional growth. The school offers outstanding support for Early Career Teachers during their induction year.
We are a split-site school, with a short walk of approximately 8 minutes between sites, and on-site parking is available.
The Role
This is a vital role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the school. The core purpose of a support role is to assist in the delivery of high-quality education by supporting students, teachers, and the wider school community.
The Exams Officer is responsible for the efficient and secure administration of all external examinations in line with JCQ regulations and awarding body requirements. Acting as the main point of contact for all exam-related matters, the post holder ensures the integrity of the assessment process is upheld at all times. The role involves liaising closely with internal and external stakeholders, meeting key deadlines, and maintaining rigorous procedures to ensure full compliance. The Exams Officer also supports the Head of Centre in preventing malpractice and is expected to complete the Exams Officer Professional Standards annually, demonstrating strong knowledge, ethical practice, and a commitment to best practice in exams administration.
This role is supported by the Data Manager.
The Person
We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our support staff team—someone who is committed to helping students thrive and who enjoys working as part of a collaborative and supportive environment.
The ideal candidate will have:
- A genuine passion for supporting young people in their learning and development
- A commitment to inclusive, student-focused education
- A flexible, proactive, and positive attitude
- The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in the daily life of the school and to make a real difference in the lives of our students.
The successful candidate will be highly organised, calm under pressure, and able to manage multiple deadlines with efficiency and accuracy. They will bring experience from a school, college, or administrative environment—ideally with a background in managing examinations and working with sensitive or confidential materials. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. The ideal candidate will be confident using data systems (such as MIS), proficient in Microsoft Office, and capable of analysing and managing data. Experience working with awarding bodies and an understanding of compliance with statutory regulations is also key. A proactive, flexible approach and commitment to following internal and external procedures will be vital to success in this role.
What We Offer
As part of our commitment to staff wellbeing and development, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Extensive CPD and professional growth opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cashback Health Benefits
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Pension Scheme
- Opportunities for progression and leadership
Key Dates
Closing Date: 23 August 2026(23:59)
Assessment & Interview Date: Interviews will be held on a rolling basis
Supplementary Information
Applicants who have applied for this post in the last 6 months need not apply.
We are committed to safer recruitment and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
The successful candidate(s) will be required to undertake an Enhanced and Barred Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and register the DBS on the Update Service.
Please note: CVs will not be considered as part of your application.
Applicants may be contacted for a brief pre-screening call as part of our interview process to assess their suitability for the role.
Only successful candidates will be notified. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Alperton Community School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1929 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
We are a large, mixed, 11-18 academy with over 350 students in our sixth form. Due to our increased popularity as a school, we expanded our roll in 2018. Alperton Community School is an inclusive school with a student intake that reflects a wonderfully diverse and vibrant local community. Our students are very well behaved, work hard and are ambitious to succeed. Our most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2021 graded our school as Good "Pupils like coming to school and they enjoy their lessons"; "Pupils can focus because they feel safe"; "Leaders’ expectations of all pupils are high"; "Pupils behave well in school. They focus on their learning in lessons. Pupils follow teachers’ instructions and listen to one another".
Student progress at GCSE and A Level has been above national averages for many years with disadvantaged students performing well above national averages. Our progress 8 score has been consistently “above average”. We also see high numbers of our students’ progress to Oxbridge and Russell Group Universities. Student attendance and the percentage of students who remain in education, employment or training are also well above national averages.
Recent awards include the 2022 Pearson “Making a Difference” Award; the school was recently shortlisted for the TES School of the Year and won the TES Maths Team of the Year. We are also one of only four schools in the country to hold the Platinum Professional Development Mark.
This is an exceptional opportunity. It will offer the successful candidate a friendly, highly supportive and committed working environment within a culture of success and professional growth. The school offers excellent support for ECTs in their induction year.
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