ROLE SUMMARY:

The British School of Bahrain is committed to providing a high-quality, international education for students in the Kingdom of Bahrain. We are a selective, coeducational, independent Nursery-through-Year 13 school. Our curriculum is based on the National Curriculum for England and Wales, with some adaptations to the local context and offers IGCSE and A-Level/BTEC examinations. While the language of academic instruction is English, we are a truly international school, and our pupils and staff come from over 82 different nationalities. The school has 2900 students on roll aged 3-18, it has a warm feel to it, and there is a sense of fun. Most importantly, our students are a joy to teach.

Judged as ‘Outstanding’ in both our most recent BSO and BQA inspections, we have high expectations of our students throughout their educational journey. Our aim is to provide our graduating students with a passport to the best universities, colleges and careers around the world.

We are welcoming applications for an Examinations Officer to join us in June 2025.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for managing the effective and efficient administration of external examinations in accordance with the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) regulations on behalf of the JCQ member awarding bodies and/or awarding body rules for exams administration in a consistent and secure fashion, thereby helping to maintain the integrity of the assessment process
• Support the Head of centre in ensuring that the centre is compliant with the JCQ regulations and awarding body requirements in order to ensure the security and integrity of the examinations/assessments at all times
• Act on behalf of, and be the main point of contact for, the centre in matters relating to the general administration of awarding body examinations and assessments
• Closely liaise with key stakeholders (external and internal) to ensure exams administration processes are strictly followed and key deadlines met
• Ensure examinations are conducted in accordance with the regulations
• Ensure that ethical approach is taken and proactively work to avoid malpractice among students and staff, supports the head of centre in taking all reasonable steps to prevent the occurrence of any malpractice/maladministration before, during the course of and after examinations have taken place
• Liaise with all staff, specifically heads of department, regarding entries
• Disseminate information, answering enquiries and dealing with complaints regarding external examinations with staff, students and parents
• Submit entries for external examinations to awarding bodies in advance of deadlines
• Organise SEN provision, including liaising with the SEN coordinator regarding candidates with SEN; applying to awarding bodies for special arrangements for such candidates
• Manage the daily running of external examinations. This will include ensuring that all required materials are in the examination rooms for the start of the examinations and arrangements for candidates with special educational needs are in place
• Organise exam materials, providing safe custody of and organising examination stationery and materials, including question papers, in accordance with regulations.
• Ministry of Education liaison for attestation of student documents and Tawjihi process
• Administration of vocational qualifications at the centre including registration, entry of grades and certification.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Graduate of any Bachelor's degree with relevant work experience as Exams Officer
• Is confident in the use of IT
• Excellent Microsoft skills
• Experience working with Google apps for education is preferred
• Familiarity with the Exam body

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

School Application Form

Please download and fill out this form, and attach this during the application process.