Examinations Officer

Cover & Examinations Officer

• Secondary School, East London
• Full Time, Term Time
• Must have examinations experience and be familiar with JCQ requirements.
• Based in Hackney, North London

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced and highly organised Cover & Examinations Officer to join a large, high-performing secondary school in East London from November 2025.

This is a pivotal role within the school, responsible for ensuring the smooth running of all aspects of short-term absence cover and the administration of external and internal examinations in line with awarding body regulations.

About the Cover & Examinations Officer post:

• Full time, 5 days per week (36 hours)
• Working pattern: between 7:15am - 16:00pm (variable during exam periods)
• Term Time + 2 weeks, which will include GCSE and A Level results and pre-results days in August
• Interviews: Week commencing Monday 13th October 2025

The Ideal Cover & Examinations Officer Candidate Will:

• Be an experienced Examinations Officer - candidates without examinations experience will not be considered
• Have completed at least one full summer examinations season
• Be highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
• Be able to work calmly and efficiently under pressure, especially during the busy exam periods
• Have excellent administrative and communication skills
• Be confident using SIMS or similar systems
• Be able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively

Key Responsibilities for the Cover & Examinations Officer Include:

Cover:

• Organising and allocating daily staff cover, starting from 7:15am
• Managing sickness absence data and ensuring appropriate cover is in place for planned and unplanned absences
• Liaising with internal staff and agencies to secure high-quality supply cover
• Ensuring compliance with safeguarding and vetting procedures for all cover staff

Examinations:

• Managing the full exams cycle, including entries, timetabling, rooming, access arrangements, and results days
• Liaising with Heads of Department, awarding bodies, and key stakeholders
• Overseeing invigilation, including recruiting, training and managing invigilators
• Ensuring all examinations run smoothly and securely in line with JCQ and awarding body regulations
• Managing post-results services, data analysis, and compliance documentation

If you meet the criteria above, and you are a professional and experienced Cover & Examinations Officer who is looking for a new challenge, please get in touch with Wayne at REESON EDUCATION.

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Reeson Education:

Reeson Education is the England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults.

Please note that all daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%