Examinations Officer

Job description / Role

Job description

• Manage external examinations (IGCSE, IAL, PISA, TIMSS, IBT, etc.) and assist with issuing results.
• Process student entries (estimated and full) and address student examination-related queries.
• Distribute examination materials, coordinate special requirements for students, and oversee moderation for teachers.
• Assist staff with examination-related inquiries and provide information to heads of year (HOYs).
• Handle examination result distribution, process forms and payments, and serve as the main contact for parental inquiries.
• Liaise with examination boards on administrative tasks, including examination timing changes, post-result issues, and moderation.
• Coordinate examination fees, package examination scripts and coursework, and maintain correspondence records with examination boards.
• Ensure examination rooms are set up with the correct seating, materials, and security.
• Provide updates and reports related to external examinations to GEMS.

Skills and requirements

• Leadership capability.
• Availability to work on weekends and holidays during peak examination periods.

GEMS safeguarding

GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are dedicated to creating safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environments where students can thrive, and we expect all employees, volunteers, and partners to share this commitment.

As part of our safer recruitment practices, all successful applicants will be subject to comprehensive pre-employment checks, including verification of identity, qualifications, employment history, professional references, and criminal record checks from all countries of residence and employment, in line with local and international safeguarding requirements. These checks may include enhanced disclosure, prohibition, barring, and overseas police clearance checks where applicable. We are committed to recruiting individuals who uphold the highest standards of professional conduct and child protection.

About the Company

GEMS Education is a pioneering education company with an international network of award winning K-12 schools. Over the past 55 years GEMS has grown from one school to being a truly global company with one incredible mission – to make quality education available to every student. Over 20,000 education professionals unlock the potential of over 250,000 students across 14 countries each and every day, preparing children of all ages for real world success.