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Exams Manager – Dorchester

Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting for an experienced and highly organised Exams Manager to join a secondary school in Dorchester.

This is a key administrative position responsible for coordinating the school’s examination processes and ensuring that all internal and external examinations are administered accurately and efficiently.

The Role:

• Coordinate the planning and administration of internal and external examinations.
• Liaise with examination boards and relevant external organisations.
• Organise examination timetables and rooming arrangements.
• Coordinate examination invigilators and staff rotas.
• Ensure examination regulations and procedures are followed.
• Maintain accurate examination records and documentation.
• Manage entries, amendments and results.
• Support students and staff with examination-related queries.
• Ensure examination materials are securely stored and handled appropriately.
• Work closely with senior leaders and relevant school departments.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience in an examinations or school administration role.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities.
• Confident communicating with staff, students and external organisations.
• Good IT skills.
• Able to work calmly under pressure.
• Strong understanding of confidentiality and data protection.

Previous experience working with examination boards and school examination systems would be highly advantageous.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised education professional looking to take on a key role within a supportive school environment.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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