Exams manager

Claremont is seeking an exceptional exams manager to lead and oversee all examinations within the senior school. This is a vital role, ensuring that all internal and external assessments are delivered to the highest standards. Detail Claremont Fan Court School is a thriving, co-educational independent day school set within 100 acres of historic Surrey parkland. We pride ourselves on combining academic ambition with a strong focus on pastoral care and character development.

Claremont is seeking an exceptional exams manager to lead and oversee all examinations within the senior school. This is a vital role, ensuring that all internal and external assessments are delivered to the highest standards. The successful candidate will manage all aspects of examinations - from entries and timetabling to invigilation planning, results processing, compliance, and communication. The postholder will lead a dedicated team of external invigilators, and the exams administrator, ensuring that every examination runs efficiently and to the highest standards of integrity.

The exams manager reports to the deputy head (academic). This is a term-time plus role for 40 weeks per year.

• Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and time management skills
• An excellent communicator, with experience managing and supporting a team
• The ability to remain calm under pressure
• Previous knowledge of JCQ procedures is highly desirable
• Previous exam officer or exam administration experience in a school environment is highly desirable
• Excellent IT skills; able to use Word and Excel to a high standard as well as advanced IT proficiency with databases (experience of SIMS database desirable)