Exams Officer

The Westgate School, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 5AH

29 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  to be confirmed

• Closing date

  14 April 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  12 March 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: £36,508.00 - £40,958.00 Annually (FTE) NJC Level 6 Points 24-29

Exams Officer job summary

Exams Officer

37 hours per week term time only plus 2 weeks across the school holidays (attendance will be required in August for the GCSE/A-Level results)

8am - 4pm Monday to Thursday and 8am - 3.30pm Friday (including half an hour unpaid lunch)

NJC Level 6 (£36,508-£40,958 FTE) - (£32,067-£35,975 actual 40 weeks)

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed professional to oversee and manage all our examination processes which will require effective liaison with Exam Boards, students, staff and Senior Leadership. The successful candidate will ensure the organisation and delivery of internal and external examinations within the school in accordance with local and national guidance.

The Examinations Officer is responsible for the organisation and smooth running of both internal and external examinations. 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.

The successful applicant will have excellent prioritisation and organisation skills and a keen eye for detail. A high level of IT proficiency is particularly important. Team working and leadership skills are important as the Exams Officer will work closely with curriculum leaders and support staff and will lead a team of Exam Invigilators. The post holder will have contact with students and at times their parents, hence clear communication skills with a calm approach will be vital.

Previous experience in a similar role will be advantageous. Experience of exam administration is desirable. Training, development and progression opportunities are encouraged and available for the right person. Further information can be found in the detailed job description below.

Tours of the school are welcome.

What To Know Before Applying:

• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Holiday pay included in all salaries.
• We reserve the right to interview as suitable applications are received.
• The Westgate School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• All staff are expected to be aware of and follow the 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' advice and guidance.

The Westgate School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate must be willing to undertake child protection screening, including an Enhanced DBS check, Children's Barred List check, online and past employer checks. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. We are an equal opportunities employer under the provision of the Equality Act 2010.

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 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.

About The Westgate School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1284 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Westgate School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-westgate-school-sl1-5ah

The Westgate School prides itself on our commitment in ensuring every student is '#equippedforlife'. This is at the heart of what we do to ensure that students have every opportunity to thrive during their time at school and beyond.

We are a nourishing and highly supportive school and offer a bespoke CPD training package for new members of staff, irrespective of their background or experience. Ultimately, we ensure each member of staff feels valued and well supported at every phase of their career.

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