Exams Officer - Term Time

Westlands School, Sittingbourne

• Ref:KCC886-5434-847S
• Posted:28/10/2025
• Pay:£28,641 - £30,201 FTE (£25,251 - £26,627 Pro Rata)
• Start Date:November/ December
• App Close Date:09/11/2025 at 12:00
• Interviews:w/c 10th November 2025

Advert

• £28,641 - £30,201 (FTE)
• £25,251 - £26,627 (Pro Rata)
• 37 hours per week (TTO + 5 Staff Development Days + 4 days in Summer) 

The Exams Officer will be responsible for the effective and compliant administration of internal and external examinations at the school. The postholder will ensure that all processes adhere to awarding body and regulatory requirements. The role requires a strong focus on customer service, with responsibility for engaging positively and professionally with candidates, parents, tutors, and other stakeholders.

Our standards are, indeed, high and you will have the energy, enthusiasm and skills to secure outstanding practice.

We're looking for someone who has:

Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills
Experience in exam administration (preferred)
The ability to adapt to change and the flexibility to adjust your schedule to meet business needs

Although this post will be mainly term time, attendance will be required for the four days in August when exam results are downloaded and distributed.

Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our school. In return, we offer a stimulating, supporting, and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.

We understand the importance of work-life balance and will give due consideration to requests for flexible working.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Join us to benefit from:

• Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC (Additional Voluntary Contribution) Scheme
• Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
• Access to training and development
• On-site Parking
• Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
• Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
• Cycle to Work scheme

Ready to join us?

If you are interested in this post and require further information or would like an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Bethany Arculus-Pennells, Deputy Headteacher, Bethany.arculuspennells@swale.at or 01795 477475.

Applications should be made via Kent Teach or by submitting a SAT Application Form to wssrecruitment@swale.at. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.

If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact Recruitment@swale.at.

We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.

Westlands School may undertake online searches of any candidates as part of the Shortlisting Process.

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.

Applications will be considered upon being received. Interviews may take place prior to the closing date.

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure

 Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines

Information about the school

Westlands School is a large, mixed, 11-18 school with a tradition of excellent outcomes for students and a ‘Good’ OFSTED judgement. We have an enviable reputation in the local area, being significantly over-subscribed on an annual basis. As part of Swale Academies Trust we work in collaboration with other schools across Kent and East Sussex. We are a Teaching School and provide professional development of the highest quality.

Westlands School is part of Swale Academies Trust, a leading Multi-Academy Trust for school improvement. We are particularly proud of the fact that our curriculum provides a variety of academic, arts, technology and other vocational subjects; helping focus on students of all abilities making exceptional levels of progress, particularly in the key skills of literacy and numeracy.

Westlands offers a stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.

Please visit https://www.westlands.org.uk/ for more information.

Job Contact Information

• Name:WSSrecruitment
• Address:Westlands Ave, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1PF
• Telephone: 01795 477475
• Email: wssrecruitment@swale.at

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Recruitment Pack