Examinations Officer - Required January 2026 - Full-time

Maplesden Noakes School, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-5401-404S
• Posted:12/11/2025
• Pay:£29,594.05-£33,750.08
• Start Date:January 2026
• App Close Date:28/11/2025 at 08:00
• Interviews:tbc

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We are seeking to appoint a highly organised, detail-oriented, and proactive Examinations Officer to join our school from 1 January 2026, ensuring a smooth handover, as our current postholder prepares for retirement.

This is a pivotal role in our school community, responsible for the secure and efficient administration of all internal and external examinations. The successful candidate will be required to use our management information system, Bromcom, to manage exam entries, student data, and results, and will work closely with staff, students, and awarding bodies to uphold the highest standards of compliance and integrity.

 Key responsibilities are to:

• Oversee the full exams cycle, including entries, timetables, invigilation, and results
• Plan and manage both mock exams and external exams across the academic year
• Use Bromcom to manage exam data, reporting, and analysis
• Liaise with awarding bodies to ensure accurate and timely communication
• Recruit, train, and manage a team of invigilators
• Work closely with the SEN department to coordinate access arrangements
• Assist in the analysis of exam data to support school performance and planning
• Ensure compliance with JCQ regulations and school policies
• Provide clear guidance and support to students and staff regarding exam procedures

 What we are looking for:

• Exceptional organisational and administrative skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to plan and prioritise effectively across the exam cycle
• Professional and calm communication style
• Experience in exams administration (preferred)
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Proven experience with Bromcom (preferred)

Hours are 37 per week 8.00am until 4.00pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00am until 3.30pm on Friday (inclusive of a 30-minute lunch break) term time plus 10 days to be worked in the school holidays, a minimum of 6 which must be worked during GCSE and A Level results weeks in August.

In addition, the school currently contributes 22.5% (between £6,658.66 and £7,593.77 pa) towards you being a member of the Local Government Pension Scheme.

The closing date may be brought forward in the event that suitable candidates are found earlier.  Early applications are therefore recommended.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE – WE ARE LOOKING TO FILL THIS VACANCY BY DIRECT APPLICATION ONLY

Maplesden Noakes School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check.

Information about the school

Maplesden Noakes is an 11-18 co-educational non-selective school. The school has an excellent reputation, is popular with parents and regularly over-subscribed.

Maplesden Noakes is situated on the west side of Maidstone approximately 40 miles south-east of London. The school benefits from having strong links with the local business community.

We believe passionately in equity and diversity. Our school is committed to embracing the lived experience of people of every race, sexuality and gender. We believe strongly in giving everyone the opportunities they deserve, no matter what social barriers may have held them back in the past.

The school ensures that there is the right work-home balance to support the wellbeing of all staff. We are dedicated to providing outstanding training and development within a supportive setting. Other benefits include, but are not limited to, wellbeing afternoons, free annual flu vaccinations, long service celebrations, bespoke CPD and a staff rewards system.

Staff who have been employed by the school for two or more years and/or are recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage, receive preference in terms of admission to the school for their child(ren).

We look forward to receiving your application.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Heidi Lishman
• Address:Great Buckland , Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0TJ
• Telephone: (01622) 759036
• Email: lishman.h@maplesden.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01622) 661707

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Examinations Officer Job Description
• Safer Recruitment Policy