Exams officer
The member of staff who organises entries, timetables and the running of external exams in line with JCQ rules.
- Used in
- All four UK nations (details may differ)
- Topic
- School roles
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Related terms
- Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) All four UK nations (details may differ)
- The membership body of the main UK exam boards that publishes common rules for exam administration, access arrangements, special consideration and malpractice.
- Invigilator All four UK nations (details may differ)
- A person who supervises candidates during an exam to make sure the rules are followed. The US term is proctor.
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