Exams Officer

Bingley Grammar School, Bingley, West Yorkshire, BD16 2RS

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  28 August 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  12 August 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week, term time + three weeks (41 weeks per year) Mon - Thurs 8.00am to 4.00pm, Fri 8.00am to 3.30pm
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £31,537-£33,699
• Pay scale: SCP 18-22

What skills and experience we're looking for

The role and responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

● Ensure the school strictly adheres to all Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) and individual exam board regulations.

● Coordinate and submit accurate student entries and estimated grades to exam boards for GCSE, A-Level, and vocational qualifications ahead of deadlines to avoid late fees.

● Manage the school’s Management Information System (Arbor) to process entries, and results.

● Create and distribute comprehensive exam timetables for both staff and students, resolving any scheduling or rooming conflicts, and seating plans in conjunction with the schools Data Officer.

● Maintain the absolute security of exam papers and confidential materials in accordance with strict national guidelines, including handling deliveries, secure storage, and safe dispatch of completed scripts.

● Work closely with the SENCo (Special Educational Needs Coordinator) to ensure students with Access Arrangements (e.g., extra time, readers, scribes, separate rooms) are fully accommodated and that evidence is documented.

● Assist with recruitment, training, and scheduling of a team of external exam invigilators. Ensure they are fully briefed on updated regulations and school safeguarding procedures.

● Assist with creating and conducting briefings for students, parents, and staff regarding exam regulations, expectations, and contingency plans.

● Lead the download, and distribution of results for both A-Level/Level 3 results day and GCSE results days in August.

● Manage the process for reviews of marking (appeals) and access to scripts, ensuring strict adherence to tight deadlines.

● Receive, check, archive, and organise the distribution of official exam certificates to students.

What the school offers its staff

The school offers all its staff a range of benefits including:

Appraisal – The opportunities to achieve enhanced increments for outstanding achievement and progress in lessons.

CPD – An extensive programme including the opportunity to apply for a Master's Degree in Education and NPQML/NPQSL. The school also closes early on alternate Wednesday’s in order for staff to participate in training, much of which is faculty based.

Cycle to Work Scheme – lease a bike and safety equipment as a tax free benefit through our salary sacrifice scheme.

Employer Pension Scheme – Teachers Pension Scheme (Teachers). Local Government Scheme (Support Staff).

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

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

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.

Exam Officer-Application Pack.pdf - 1.57 MB (opens in new tab)

BLANK_Application_Form_Support.docx - 63.8 KB (opens in new tab)

About Bingley Grammar School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1985 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Bingley Grammar School website
• Email address: recruitment@bingleygrammar.org
• Phone number: 01274 807700
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bingley-grammar-school

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Arranging a visit to Bingley Grammar School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@bingleygrammar.org.

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