[Hiring] Examinations Officer @Faria Online Schools

Role Description

The Examinations Officer is responsible for managing Wolsey Hall Oxford's examinations function, ensuring students receive accurate, timely and high-quality support throughout the entire examination lifecycle. The role oversees:

• Examination administration
• Candidate entries
• Remote invigilation
• Results processing
• Post-results services

The postholder works closely with:

• Awarding bodies
• Examination centres
• Students
• Families
• Internal teams

Key responsibilities include:

• Maintaining strong relationships with examination providers
• Supporting students to identify suitable examination centres
• Managing examination records and communications
• Ensuring the integrity of remotely invigilated assessments
• Coordinating results and post-results services
• Maintaining accurate student achievement records
• Continuously improving examination systems and processes

The postholder provides expert guidance on examination matters while ensuring a positive and professional experience for students, families and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Experience of examinations administration and coordination
• Strong understanding of GCSE, International GCSE, AS Level and A Level qualifications
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent communication, customer service and stakeholder management skills
• Experience maintaining accurate records and databases
• Ability to work independently and manage complex administrative processes
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and database management systems
• Ability to interpret and apply examination regulations and procedures

Requirements

• Experience supporting private candidates and distance learning students
• Experience with Cambridge International and Pearson Edexcel qualifications
• Knowledge of JCQ regulations, access arrangements, and invigilation
• Experience analysing examination data
• Experience working with international examination centres and candidate arrangements

Benefits

• This role includes responsibility for supporting key operational activities during designated peak periods
• Annual leave cannot normally be taken during specified times of the year, including key enrolment, examination, results, inspection, induction and term-start periods
• Leave requests during these times will only be considered in exceptional circumstances

Safeguarding Statement

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We place the highest priority on ensuring that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to our organisation. We adopt robust safeguarding procedures and safer recruitment practices to deter and prevent unsuitable individuals from working with children.

All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check (with children’s barred list), three references (including current employer), and verification of identity, qualifications and employment history. In line with statutory guidance, an online search, including social media, will be carried out on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to assess suitability for the role.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and amendments, and all convictions must be declared where appropriate. We are committed to being a fair, inclusive, and accessible employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply. As this is a fully remote role, interviews will be conducted online.

The company reserves the right to end the recruitment process once a suitable candidate has been appointed.