Examinations Officer - Flexible

The Malling School, East Malling

• Ref:KCC886-5425-598S
• Posted:11/06/2025
• Pay:KSF
• Start Date:Flexible
• App Close Date:27/06/2025 at 10:00
• Interviews:TBC

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EXAMS OFFICER

PERMANENT

Contract: 37 hours per week, weeks per year negotiable

Hours: 8:00am–4:00pm (Mon–Thurs), 8:00am–3:30pm (Fri) earlier start times may be required during external exam periods.

Salary: KSF (£30,404 full time equivalent) pro-rata depending on weeks per year worked 

Start Date: Flexible

Are you a detail-oriented and proactive individual looking for a varied and rewarding role in education? This is an exciting opportunity to join The Malling School as our Exams Officer, where you’ll play a vital role in maintaining the integrity and efficiency of our examination processes.

About the Role:

As Exams Officer, you will oversee the full lifecycle of exams—planning, entries, logistics, and post-results services—ensuring compliance with JCQ and awarding body regulations. This role is central to our academic operations and ideal for someone who thrives under pressure and enjoys working as part of a collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the scheduling and administration of all internal and external exams.
• Ensure the secure storage, handling, and distribution of exam materials.
• Coordinate candidate registrations, entries, and seating arrangements.
• Liaise with awarding bodies, staff, and students to ensure a smooth exam experience.
• Oversee post-exam processes including results, re-marks, and certificate distribution.
• Excellent organisation, accuracy, and communication skills.
• Confidence with data systems and a strong sense of confidentiality.
• The ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and meet critical deadlines.
• Previous experience in a school or exams environment is desirable, but not essential.

What We’re Looking For:

• Excellent organisation, accuracy, and communication skills.
• Confidence with data systems and a strong sense of confidentiality.
• The ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and meet critical deadlines.
• Previous experience in a school or exams environment is desirable, but not essential.

Why Join The Malling School?

You’ll be part of a school that:

• Values strong character, high expectations, and mutual respect.
• Offers a welcoming and supportive staff team.
• Provides professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Has outstanding student behaviour and a culture of aspiration and achievement.

 How to Apply:

Please visit Kent-teach to apply. Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient interest is received.

Visit Us:
We strongly recommend visiting us during a school day to experience our community first-hand. Come meet our dedicated staff and respectful, motivated students. Please contact hr@themallingschool.kent.sch.uk to arrange a visit.

Safeguarding and Compliance:
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. Successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and all other required pre-employment checks. Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and its amendments.

Information about the school

A mixed 11-19 co-educational High School of 1,000 pupils serving the historic market town of West Malling and surrounding villages. The school is set in pleasant rural surroundings and has its own lake and extensive grounds.

West Malling is close to the county town of Maidstone and has excellent rail links to London and Ashford

This is an exciting time to be joining the staff of The Malling School.

We are dedicated to providing a holistic education, nurturing the complete student. Our strong culture, robust behaviour systems, and Ofsted-rated "Good with Outstanding Features" provides a solid foundation for our students success.

We provide a very supportive environment in which staff can further develop their skills and we ensure every new member of staff has access to a trained coach. With close teams of teachers and non-teachers working together we take a collaborative approach to school improvement and have a shared aim of providing the very best education for our pupils.

Visit our website at www.themallingschool.kent.sch.uk for further information

Job Contact Information

• Name:HR
• Address:The Malling School, Beech Road , East Malling, Kent, ME19 6DH
• Telephone: 01732 840995
• Email: hr@themallingschool.kent.sch.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy
• Employment of Ex-Offenders policy
• Recruitment Pack