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Job Description
- Manage external exams (IGCSE, IAL, PISA, TIMMS, IBT, etc.) and assist with issuing results.
- Process student entries (estimated and full) and address student exam-related queries.
- Distribute exam materials, coordinate special requirements for students, and oversee moderation for teachers.
- Assist staff with exam-related inquiries and provide information to Heads of Year (HOYs).
- Handle exam result distribution, process forms, payments, and be the main contact for parental inquiries.
- Liaise with exam boards for administrative tasks, including exam timing changes, post-result issues, and moderation.
- Coordinate exam fees, packaging of exam scripts and coursework, and maintain correspondence records with exam boards.
- Ensure exam rooms are set up with the correct seating, materials, and security.
- Provide updates and reports related to external exams to GEMS.
Skills Description
- Leadership capability
- To be able to take time out on weekends and holidays at peak periods (during examinations)
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.
Job Details
Job Title
Examinations Officer
Job Country
United Arab Emirates
Job City
Sharjah
Job Role
Administration
Employment Status
Full time
Employment Type
Full Time Employee
Preferred Candidate
Career Level
Mid Career - Over 2 years experience
GEMS WESTMINSTER SCHOOL - SHARJAH
GEMS Westminster School, Sharjah is a highly successful international sister school to The Westminster School, Dubai and GEMS Westminster School, RAK. The GEMS Westminster School, Sharjah opened in 2012 and follows the internationally recognised English National (British) Curriculum. The school prepares students to take the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE), Advanced Subsidiary (AS) Level and A Level Examinations of the Universities of Cambridge, London, and EDEXCEL (UK). We currently cater to FS1 to Year 13.