Exams Officer
Harris Academy Tottenham, London, N17 9LN17 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September
Closing date
10 August 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
24 July 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Actual salary £31,740.49-£33,677.68 (37.5 hours per week, 41 weeks per year)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £34,998 - £37,134
Pay scale
- Grade 6 (Outer London)
Additional allowances
Loyalty Bonus + Pension Scheme (LGPS) + Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan + Additional Harris Benefits
What skills and experience we're looking for
Do you have experience working within a school environment, overseeing examinations? We are currently looking to appoint an Examinations Officer to join our thriving academy in supporting the management and organisation of examinations at Harris Academy Tottenham.
The actual salary for this role will be £31,740.49-£33,677.68 (37.5 hours per week, 41 weeks per year).
We would like to hear from you if you have:
- English and Mathematics GCSE or equivalent
- Degree or equivalent
- Knowledge of the examination system and procedures
- Knowledge of Microsoft software
- Knowledge of National curriculum
- Three years' experience of working in an inner-city school or educational establishment
- Experience in a similar role
- Strong database skills, with the ability to produce user friendly data
- The ability to recruit, organise and manager exam invigilators
What the school offers its staff
At Harris Academy Tottenham, we are innovative, open and collaborative. We would like fellow innovators, passionate pedagogists and creative class leaders to join us during this exciting time. With a dedicated SLT team on hand for support and guidance, there are a multitude of CPD opportunities to thrive on. You can expect to be a part of a fantastic team of dedicated teachers and support staff as well as an attentive, supportive work culture.
Our brand-new facilities allow us to continue expanding our curriculum offer, ensuring students experiences are both varied and enriching. The premises has undergone a comprehensive programme of refurbishment, and reached completion in May 2019. Our new Sports Block opened in May 2019, and has fantastic facilities including a Sports Hall, Activity Studio, Multi Use Game Areas.
Having been recognised as ‘Outstanding' by OFSTED in June 2017, we are excited to have new members of staff join us in delivering transformative learning experiences. The inspectors commented that ‘learning is the business of the day' and that sentiment underpins all that we do. Since then, the school continues to grow and strive for the highest standards.
Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level to senior leadership.
In addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits.
Flexible working opportunities
Harris Federation is committed to fostering a positive and supportive working environment for our staff, recognising that achieving a balance between professional and personal responsibilities is essential. We understand that each individual’s circumstances are unique, which is why we offer flexible working options that can be adapted to meet the needs of both the academy and our employees.
Our approach to flexibility includes a range of solutions, from tailored working hours to part-time arrangements, where appropriate, ensuring that we maintain our high standards of education while supporting the wellbeing of our staff. Whether you are a classroom teacher, support staffor part of our senior leadership team, we work together to find solutions that align with both the operational needs of the academy and your professional development.
Harris Federation and our academies are dedicated to creating an inclusive and collaborative environment, where every member of staff can thrive and feel valued in their role.
Further information about the job
This role will involve:
- Responsibility for all public examinations and internal assessment, including organisation of entries, organisation of examination sessions and all communications with examination boards
- Liaison between exam boards and relevant staff
- Circulation of information and instructions from examination boards to all relevant staff
- Planning, updating and distributing an annual calendar of external and internal examinations
- Recruitment, induction and training of invigilators
- Deployment of invigilators with regard to budget costs
- Checking and overseeing the distribution of certificates
- Providing facilities for external students if appropriate
- In liaison with the Student Support Services, organising appropriate support for candidates with special needs
- Collecting syllabus requirements, entries coursework marks and estimated grades from relevant staff
- Checking that sufficient quantities of papers are ordered, received and that procedures for storage of papers are adhered to
- Ensuring halls are set up appropriately
- Setting up the examination room provision, including any equipment
- Collecting scripts and keeping these securely until sent to examination board
- Keeping certificates of posting and other important certification relating to security of examinations
- Collection, collation and distribution of examination results
- Processing special consideration requests
- Keeping accurate accounts of any fees paid by students
- Providing entries lists to relevant staff for checking
- Creating and distributing examination timetable for internal and external assessments
- Ensuring all students are given their statements of entry and are informed of the dates and times of their examinations
Commitment to safeguarding
The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
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About Harris Academy Tottenham
- Organisation type
- Free School, ages 4 to 19
- Education phase
- All through school
- Size
- 1307 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- careers@harrisfederation.org.uk
- Phone number
- 020 3772 4243
Harris Academy Tottenham is a 3-18 academy with a Specialism in Mathematics and Enterprise, judged by Ofsted as 'Outstanding' in 2017. This will be an exciting opportunity to be part of an excellent team who will develop and provide outstanding teaching and learning and exceptional outcomes for students.
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