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Examinations Officer / Administration Officer – term time plus two weeks holiday working
We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic examinations officer / administration officer to lead the management of examination processes across our school and to support our curriculum support manager.
This is an exciting opportunity for an organised and committed professional who takes pride in accuracy, thrives on responsibility and enjoys working in a busy school environment. If you demonstrate high professional standards, have strong IT and data skills, excellent organisational abilities and a keen eye for detail, we would love to hear from you.
We welcome applications from both experienced candidates and those looking to develop their career in examinations and administration:
1. Non‑experienced applicants will be appointed on Kent Scheme (KS) D, with the opportunity to progress to KS E over time as experience develops.
2. Experienced applicants will be appointed to KS E and provided with a job description that reflects the additional responsibilities associated with this level of experience.
The key purpose of the examinations officer is to ensure the smooth and effective running of all examinations within the school, both internal and external. This includes the planning, scheduling and delivery of public and mock examinations at all levels, including GCSE and A Level, as well as the coordination of internal mock examinations and in-year testing.
You will work closely with a wide range of colleagues, including the curriculum support manager, site staff, subject leaders, the leadership team and our valued team of examinations invigilators. The role carries responsibility for the secure storage and handling of examination materials, records and results, and for making appropriate arrangements for the issuing of results.
During quieter examination periods, you will also provide administrative support within the curriculum support office and offer assistance to other departments as required, making this a varied and rewarding role. During peak examination periods, the role may occasionally require working longer days in order to ensure examinations are delivered smoothly and safely. Any additional time worked will be credited and taken as time off in lieu (TOIL) during quieter periods of the school year.
This position would suit someone who is highly organised, adaptable and motivated, and who enjoys the challenge and variety that comes with the changing rhythms of the school year.
3. Hours: 37 hours per week
4. Working weeks: 40 weeks per year (term time plus 74 additional hours during summer holidays (there may be a need for some summer holiday working to transfer to October holiday period). The examinations officer must be available to work during examination results processing days in August of each year.
5. KS D starting salary: £25,059 pro rata (FTE range £27,904 – £29,020)
6. KS E starting salary: £26,193 pro rata (FTE range £29,167 – £30,934)
Closing date for applications: Midday, Friday 26th June 2026