Examinations Assistant

Catholic Recruitment

Tunbridge Wells

On-site

GBP 13,000 - 14,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Canteen

Company pension

Free parking

On-site gym

On-site parking

Sick pay

Job summary

St Gregory’s Catholic School is seeking an Examinations Assistant to join the Examinations team and provide admin support during peak exam periods. The role involves processing entries, organising materials, and assisting on exam days to ensure smooth operation.

This post requires at least A-Levels or equivalent and 1 year of experience working with young people. It is a full-time position, on site in Tunbridge Wells, with annual salary around £26,956–£27,765 for 1 FTE, with pro rata adjustments

Qualifications

A-Level or equivalent (required).
Experience: working with young people (1 year, required).

Responsibilities

Process examination and assessment entries onto the Arbor MIS and ensure documentation is properly stored.
Assist with preparation and despatch entries to Awarding Bodies.
Assist with timetabling and creating Mock seasons.
Assist with creating seating plans in Arbor.
Assist with logging requests for access arrangements for Exams Officer.
Assist with receiving and preparing examination materials and ensure proper storage per awarding body rules.
Assist on Exam days to ensure smooth running of examinations.
Assist the Exams Officer in providing regular training updates for invigilators to regulate compliance.
Help plan invigilation cover for examinations on the timetable.
Comply with JCQ rules and other awarding bodies.
Uphold safeguarding and staff conduct policies.

Education

A-Level or equivalent

Job description

Job Title:Examinations Assistant

Salary: KRC (£26,956 – 27,765) 1 FTE, approximately pro rata amount (£13,085 – £13,478)

Work hours/weeks:800 hours per academic year. Mutually arranged at the beginning of the year to cover peak exam times

Line Manager:Examinations Officer

Purpose of Job:

To assist in the day-to-day operation and provide admin support within the Examinations team.
To deputise in the absence of the Exams Officer

Responsibilities:

To assist with processing examination and assessment entries onto the schools MIS system (Arbor) and ensure that documentation is properly stored.
To assist with preparation and despatch entries to the Awarding Bodies.
To assist with timetabling and creating Mock seasons
To assist with creating seating plans in Arbor
To assist with logging requests for access arrangements, when requested by Exams Officer
To assist with receiving and preparing examination materials and ensure it is kept in conditions as specified by the awarding organisation, including despatch and scripts.
To assist with and issue candidates results / certificates received from the Awarding Bodies.
To assist on Exam days to ensure smooth running
To assist the Exams Officer in providing regular training updates for our pool of invigilators to ensure regulation compliance.
To help plan invigilation cover for examinations on the exam timetable.
To comply with JCQ rules and regulations and other awarding bodies.

Safeguarding & General Responsibilities

To uphold the Staff Code of Conduct and child protection and safeguarding policies.
The provision of a safe environment in which children and young people feel heard.
Creating positive relationships with students premised on mutual trust and understanding.
Being aware of the indicators and symptoms of abuse.
Ensure vigilance in recognising changes in behaviour or mood.
Supporting the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
Teaching about staying safer online and in the real world.
Reporting concerns regarding abuse.

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

Closing date for applications: 16 September 2026 at 9.00am

Interview date: w/c 21 September 2026

Start Date: October 2026

Applications will be considered as they are received. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and St Gregory’s Catholic School reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.

St Gregory’s 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.

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