Exams Officer (Maternity Cover)

About The Role Ark Charter Academy Exams Officer (Maternity Cover) Location: Southsea, Portsmouth Salary: Band 8 (£32,596 - £39,152) Contract: 1 Year FTC Start date: 01/07/2026 Weeks Worked: TTO + 2 (41 Weeks) At Ark Charter Academy, we know that high-quality systems and rigorous compliance are essential to student success. We are seeking a highly organised and committed Exams Officer (Maternity Cover) to oversee the planning, coordination, and delivery of all internal and external examinations at the academy. This is a key role for a detail-focused professional who takes pride in accuracy, collaboration, and ensuring that every examination is conducted with integrity and care. About the role: The Exams Officer will lead all aspects of the examinations process, working closely with the Vice Principal and Principal to ensure full compliance with JCQ regulations and the requirements of awarding bodies. You will be responsible for managing the exams cycle from start to finish, including entries, access arrangements, invigilation, exam delivery, and post results services. Acting as the main point of contact for awarding organisations, you will coordinate with staff, students, parents, and external agencies to ensure all processes run smoothly and securely. A significant part of the role involves recruiting, training, and managing invigilators, as well as ensuring that all exam materials, data, and scripts are handled in line with regulatory and data protection requirements. You ..... full job details .....