Examination Officer
Job Description
Due to the continued success of our GEMS Metropole School Al Waha (MTW), we are looking to recruit an Examination Officer for September 2025.
Responsible for all external examinations including IGCSE, IAL, Progress tests, PISA, TIMMS, PIRLS, IBT (MOE) for the Winter and Summer seasons of each academic years. To assist the SLT to issue IGCSE, IAL, Progress tests, PISA, TIMMS, PIRLS, IBT (MOE) examination results on Summer Results Days. To process all students in all subjects for estimated entry for each exam session, liaising with appropriate SLT and HoDs. To process all students in all subjects for Full Entry for each exam session, liaising with appropriate SLT and HoDs. To assist students with any questions they may have regarding examination issues. To distribute all examination material, including curriculum updates, subject specific information sheets, mark schemes and examiner’s reports, coursework record sheets and actual examination papers, to SLT and HoDs. To distribute publications booklets to SLT and HoDs and to co-ordinate purchase and payment. To liaise with Director of Ace in applying for special requirements or consideration and informing exam boards of center-based extra time allowances. To oversee HoDs arrangements for external moderation where needed. To provide information for HOYs of Sixth Form and Year 11 regarding I/GCSE and GCE issues. To assist staff with any questions they may have regarding examination issues. To liaise with CAIE UK and regional Offices, Edexcel Regional Office, Edexcel London Office, Pearson’s UK Office and Oxford AQA. To liaise with the examining board accounts departments regarding invoicing, examination and moderation fees. To apply for examination timing changes and changes due to examination clashes to the exam boards. To co-ordinate with CIE and Edexcel Regional Advisor regarding INSET provision. To process all Post-Result issues (access to scripts, clerical checks and remarks) ensuring correct paperwork is provided for students, parents and exam boards. To process late entries, tier changes and student detail changes.
Skills
Excellent Communications Skills in English Language Able to maintain confidentiality Excellent organizational skills Excellent time management skills Work well under pressure Leadership capabilities
Skills
Job Location Dubai, UAE Company Industry Education Job Role Education Career Level Mid Career - Over 2 years experience
GEMS METROPOLE SCHOOL - AL WAHA
Education Dubai, United Arab Emirates World class schools are consistently effective in securing excellent academic results for their students, but they also produce students who can think for themselves, are socially confident and have experienced a rich diet of educational opportunities. As a school we will focus on the students learning and ensure that their skills, knowledge and attributes are developed with learners a... t the helm of their learning. Our Goal - to turn today’s children into happy, responsible, academically well-educated, globally thinking and ethical adults of tomorrow. Our Vision - to create a sustainable and inclusive community hub that nurtures tomorrow's leaders. Our mission - is simple: to lead, nurture, and succeed. Our values of curiosity, confidence, creativity, respect, and kindness serve as the foundation for everything we do.
