Job description
Cover & Examinations Officer
Location: Hackney
Salary: £41,086 – £48,207 per annum
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Long-term
Working Hours: 7:15 am – 4:00 pm (however, this will vary during exam periods)
Join Our Team as a Cover & Exams Officer!
GSL Education London Branch is excited to be recruiting a Cover & Exams Officer for a thriving co-educational secondary school in Hackney. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and motivated professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced school environment.
As the Cover & Examinations Officer, you will play a pivotal role in two key areas: ensuring smooth and efficient cover arrangements for absent teaching staff, and overseeing the successful administration of all internal and external examinations. Your contribution will directly support both staff and student success, making this a highly rewarding role.
Key Responsibilities
Exams Officer Duties:
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Manage the organisation and administration of external examinations in line with awarding body regulations.
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Ensure all exam entries, timetables, and results processes run smoothly.
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Coordinate invigilators and provide training and guidance where necessary.
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Organise daily staff cover, starting promptly from 7:15 am.
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Record, monitor, and track staff absences using SIMS or equivalent systems.
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Ensure planned absences are logged in advance and suitable cover is arranged.
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Respond to last-minute absence queries and arrange emergency cover efficiently.
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Allocate cover duties fairly and ensure minimal disruption to teaching and learning.
About You
To be successful as a Cover & Examinations Officer, you should demonstrate:
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Previous experience as an Exams Officer, Cover Supervisor, or in a similar school-based role.
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Excellent organisational skills and a keen eye for detail.
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Confidence working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.
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Proficiency in SIMS or other school management systems (training can be provided).
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Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with staff, students, and external agencies.
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A reliable, proactive, and flexible approach.
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A commitment to safeguarding and supporting the school’s ethos.
Why Join This School?
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Be part of a dynamic and supportive team in a vibrant school community.
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Take on a key operational role that ensures both staff and students are supported every day.
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Enjoy a role where no two days are the same – with opportunities to develop your skills further in both examinations and school operations.
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Make a direct impact on students’ educational journey and achievements.
Safeguarding Notice
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection. Successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS on the update service.
How to Apply:
If you are an organised, reliable, and proactive individual with experience in examinations and cover, we’d love to hear from you! To register your interest in the Cover & Examinations Officer role, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV. One of our dedicated consultants will be in touch shortly.
GSL Education is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community.