Examinations Officer - Term Time

St Simon Stock Catholic School, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-5432-204S
• Posted:21/01/2026
• Pay:KSF (£30,404 - £33,752 FTE)
• Start Date:February/ASAP
• App Close Date:03/02/2026 at 09:00
• Interviews:10 February 2026

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Examinations Officer - Salary KSF (£30,404 - £33,752) (approx £27,182 - £30,176 pro rata)

St Simon Stock Catholic School is seeking to appoint a highly motivated, exceptionally well-organised and proactive individual to join our dedicated staff team as Examinations Officer.

This is a pivotal role within the school, offering the opportunity to take full responsibility for the efficient, accurate and secure administration of both public and internal examinations, ensuring that all examination processes run smoothly and in full compliance with awarding body regulations.

As an Examinations Officer, you will:

• Have overall responsibility for the planning, organisation and delivery of all internal and external public examinations.
• Liaise confidently with examination boards, senior leaders, staff, students and parents.
• Ensure all examination procedures meet JCQ and awarding body requirements.
• Maintain accurate records and manage examination data with the utmost confidentiality.
• Play a key role during examination periods and results days, supporting students and staff at critical times.

Previous experience of school examination systems would be an advantage, but is not essential. We welcome applications from organised, detail-focused individuals with strong administrative skills and the ability to manage deadlines under pressure.

Benefits of working at St Simon Stock Catholic School:

• Well behaved students who are keen to learn
• A supportive and caring working environment for staff and students
• Dedicated and bespoke CPD time for all staff
• Access to Kent Rewards Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous Pension Scheme

Our Offer:

We create an environment where our staff can thrive and enjoy the work that they do which enables our young people to flourish, gain confidence, achieve and be happy. We have a reputation for fostering a very caring environment and a great record for investing in staff training and development.

You are welcome to contact HR at HR@ssscs.co.uk if you would like to visit the school before submitting an application.

Should you be shortlisted for interview, additional information may be requested at that time.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 3 February2026

Start date: ASAP

This vacancy may close on or before the specified closing date depending on the volume of suitable applicants. If you are unsuccessful, we will contact you accordingly.

Safer Recruitment

St Simon Stock Catholic School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and this position is subject to satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Information about the school

Welcome to St Simon Stock Catholic School

Located in the heart of Maidstone, Kent, St Simon Stock Catholic School is a vibrant and high-achieving secondary school, proud to be part of the Kent Catholic Schools’ Partnership (KCSP)—a multi-academy trust of 32 schools dedicated to excellence in Catholic education.

As an oversubscribed, co-educational school with a long-standing tradition of academic success, we are home to over 1,100 students, including a thriving Sixth Form of 250+ students, supported by a dedicated team of around 130+ staff.

At St Simon Stock, we celebrate the rich diversity of our students, valuing the unique cultures and experiences they bring. Our ethos is built on respect, service, and a commitment to helping every student achieve their full potential. Through a strong work ethic, personal responsibility, and service to others—both within the school and the wider community—our students develop the confidence and ambition to succeed in an ever-changing world.

We are proud to be rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted and ‘Outstanding’ in our most recent denominational inspection, reflecting our unwavering dedication to academic excellence, personal growth, and spiritual development.

Join us at St Simon Stock Catholic School—where tradition meets ambition, and students are inspired to achieve their very best.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Deanne Perry - HR Hub
• Address:Oakwood Park, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0JP
• Telephone: 01622 754551
• Email: hr@ssscs.co.uk

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