Examinations Officer - Full-time

Cornwallis Academy, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-6913-651S
• Posted:22/05/2026
• Pay:FST Grade H £29,584-£32,248 (£32,140-£35,035 FTE)
• Start Date:September 2026
• App Close Date:05/06/2026 at 12:00
• Interviews:Wc 8th June 2026

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Cornwallis Academy is seeking to appoint a highly motivated, exceptionally organised, and proactive Examinations Officer to join our team from the new academic year. This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in the smooth running of examinations across our thriving secondary school and Sixth Form provision.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the efficient, accurate, and secure administration of all public and internal examinations, ensuring full compliance with awarding body and Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) regulations. The role requires excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities within a fast-paced environment.

Previous experience working within a school examinations environment would be advantageous; however, full training will be provided for a candidate who can demonstrate excellent administrative, organisational, and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the administration, organisation, and delivery of all external examinations for GCSE, vocational, and Sixth Form qualifications in accordance with JCQ and awarding body regulations.
• Coordinate the administration and organisation of internal examinations, mock examinations, and assessment periods throughout the academic year.
• Manage examination entries, amendments, withdrawals, and results processes using the school’s Management Information System and awarding body portals.
• Produce and distribute examination timetables, seating plans, candidate information, and examination documentation.
• Recruit, train, deploy, and support invigilators to ensure examinations are conducted effectively and in line with regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate examination records and ensure the secure handling and storage of confidential examination materials.
• Liaise effectively with senior leaders, teaching staff, SEND teams, students, parents/carers, and awarding organisations regarding examination arrangements and access arrangements.
• Support students and staff during results days, including post-results services such as reviews of marking and access to scripts.
• Keep up to date with changes to examination regulations, procedures, and best practice to ensure ongoing compliance and continuous improvement.

Skills and Experience

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills with strong attention to detail.
• The ability to work calmly under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive working relationships.
• High levels of integrity, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Good IT skills, including experience of Microsoft Office applications and school information systems.
• The ability to prioritise workload effectively and work independently using initiative.
• A flexible and solution-focused approach to work.

Knowledge and Understanding

The ideal candidate will have:

• An understanding of examination processes and procedures within a secondary school and Sixth Form environment.
• Knowledge of JCQ regulations and awarding body requirements (desirable).
• Awareness of safeguarding responsibilities and the importance of maintaining examination security and integrity.
• An understanding of access arrangements and inclusive examination practice (desirable).

Information about the school

Working at Cornwallis Academy is a great opportunity to develop your career by building on your current success with training opportunities available and those that hold a degree or are working towards their degree we will work with you to look at a suitable programme to form your route into teaching if this is the career route you would like to take.

Applications will be considered as they are received and therefore this post may be fulfilled before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.

How to Apply:

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including neurodivergent individuals. If you are excited about this opportunity and believe you are a great fit for our team, please complete our School Application Form, we are unable to accept CVs.

If you would like to take a look around our fantastic facilities and meet the staff that you could be working alongside, please email recruitment@futureschoolstrust.com to arrange a visit.

At Future Schools Trust, we are committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those who are differently abled, neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, and from different religious or belief backgrounds. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that individuals bring and believe they make our organisation stronger. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we are happy to support you.

All successful candidates will have to meet the person specification and will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

We regret that we are unable to respond to every application individually. If you do not hear from us, please understand that your application has not been successful on this occasion

Job Contact Information

• Name:Future Schools Trust HR Recruitment Team
• Address:Hubbards Lane, Boughton Monchelsea, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 4HX
• Telephone: 01622 743152
• Email: recruitment@cornwallisacademy.com

Fax: (01622) 741866

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Ofsted Report
• Prospectus
• Candidate Pack