Exams Officer

GEMS Education
Dubai
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Leadership","Team management","Attention to detail","Compliance","Communication"]

Manage the end-to-end administration and coordination of internal and external examinations across the Prep and Senior School. Ensure compliance with UK awarding bodies and JCQ regulations, lead exam leadership including timetabling, invigilation standards, and results processes, and align assessment data with KHDA/BSO inspection expectations. In collaboration with senior leaders, develop data strategy, produce dashboards and reports, raise exam-centre profile, and line-manage Exams Officers and Data/Assessment teams.

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Exams Officer

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Job Summary

Manage the end-to-end administration and coordination of internal and external examinations across the Prep and Senior School. Ensure compliance with UK awarding bodies and JCQ regulations, lead exam leadership including timetabling, invigilation standards, and results processes, and align assessment data with KHDA/BSO inspection expectations. In collaboration with senior leaders, develop data strategy, produce dashboards and reports, raise exam-centre profile, and line-manage Exams Officers and Data/Assessment teams.
Location: Dubai
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead planning and delivery of external and internal examinations for Prep and Senior School, ensuring compliance with examination board regulations and procedures.
  • •Oversee exam entries and registrations, timetabling and logistics, invigilation standards and training, and access arrangements (SEN/EAL compliance).
  • •Secure storage and handling of exam materials, and lead results day and post-results services including EARs, appeals, and certifications.
  • •Develop and implement a whole-school data strategy aligned with KHDA inspection frameworks, overseeing MIS platforms and building reporting dashboards for leadership and inspections.
  • •Line-manage Exams Officers and Data/Assessment teams, deliver training to staff on examination policies and procedures, and engage stakeholders including parents, KHDA, awarding bodies, and central teams.

Key Requirements

  • •Significant experience managing exams under UK awarding bodies and JCQ regulations, preferably in a British curriculum school within the UAE or GCC.
  • •Strong understanding of KHDA inspection frameworks and expectations, including inspection-ready documentation and internal audit practices.
  • •Proven leadership and ability to operate across strategic and operational levels, including managing exams processes and raising centre profile for private candidates.
  • •Advanced data analysis and interpretation skills (Excel, dashboards, with Power BI desirable) to support reporting and tracking systems.
  • •Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred in Education, Leadership, or a Data-related field).
Experience:EducationBritish curriculumUAEGCCExaminationsKHDA inspections
Education:Bachelor's in Education, Leadership, or Data-related field
Skills:LeadershipTeam managementAttention to detailComplianceCommunication
Tech Stack:ExcelPower BIDashboardsMIS

Company Brief

GEMS Education
GEMS Education is a Dubai-based global operator of private K–12 schools, running a large network of international schools and education services focused on delivering curriculum, teacher development, and student innovation programmes worldwide.
Industry: Education
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Valuation: Unicorn (USD 1B+)
Funding: Private Equity Backed
Headquarters: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Founded: 2000
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