Examinations Assistant

Brentwood School; Essex; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Brentwood School in Essex is seeking an Examinations Assistant to support the Examinations Officer in coordinating internal, mock and public assessments across the school. This key role ensures assessments run smoothly, securely and in line with awarding body regulations and accessibility standards.

The post is annualised at 1,080 hours per annum, primarily during term time with flexible start and finish times to suit peak examination periods, plus targeted hours in school holidays.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative capabilities.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt to varying operational needs across the academic calendar.

Responsibilities

• Support the Examinations Officer in the development and execution of internal, mock and public assessments.
• Ensure examinations run smoothly, securely and in full compliance with awarding body regulations and accessibility standards.

Job description

Required: ASAP
Closing Date: Monday 16th November 2026

Brentwood Senior School is an academically selective HMC co-educational independent school with small class sizes and a happy, ambitious and supportive staff team. It is part of Brentwood School, a 3-18 HMC school of 1900 pupils, just 35 minutes from London Liverpool Street.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Examinations Assistant to support the Examinations Officer in the development and seamless execution of the examination process across the School. This is a vital opportunity to play a key role in facilitating student progress by ensuring that all internal, mock, and public assessments run smoothly, securely, and in full compliance with awarding body regulations and school accessibility standards.

Success in this dynamic role requires strong administrative capabilities, excellent problem-solving skills, and the agility to adapt to varying operational needs throughout the academic calendar. This position is offered on an annualised hours contract of 1,080 hours per annum, worked primarily during term time with flexible start and finish times to align with peak examination periods. Additionally, there is a requirement to work targeted hours during school holidays to support pre-exam preparation and the crucial exam results distribution periods.

Brentwood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.