Exams Assistant - Kendrick School

Reading Borough Council; Reading; On-site; GBP 6,000 - 6,200; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Pension scheme

Swimming pool access

Employee assistance

Job summary

Kendrick School is seeking an Exams Assistant to join the Exams Team in Reading. The role involves administrative tasks around running exams, handling applications for access arrangements, and ensuring fair, compliant support for GCSEs and A-Levels.

You will work 10 hours per week term time, with additional hours during exam periods (early morning). On-site position at Kendrick School, Reading, with benefits including free parking and pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate commitment to student welfare and confidentiality.
• Ability to manage complex administrative processes and meet deadlines.
• Proactive, professional and IT competent.

Responsibilities

• Assist with running exams and processing access arrangements.
• Support the Exams Officer and team with admin tasks.
• Maintain accurate records and tracking spreadsheets.

Skills

Administration

IT skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Spreadsheets

Exam software

Job description

Exams Assistant - Kendrick School

Company: Reading Borough Council.

Salary: £6,021 to £6,213 a year.

Hours: Part-time.

Location: Reading, RG1 5BN.

Working pattern: On-site.

Job type: Permanent.

Summary

Required for November 2026 - 10 hours a week to be worked flexibly. Additional hours needed for exam periods

Kendrick School is a successful 11-18 girls’ grammar school in Reading. Graded ‘Outstanding’ in all its OFSTED inspections, Kendrick School is a centre of academic excellence with a track record of high performance and achievement.

We are seeking an assistant to work with the Exams Team. In this important role you will work with the Exams Officer, the SENDCo and the Access Arrangements Assessor.

You will be involved in administration tasks around the running of exams and the application for access arrangements for students sitting external exams.

As a key member of the team, you will ensure every student receives fair, compliant, and tailored support during internal and external examinations (GCSEs, and A-Levels).

As well as the 10 hours a week (term time only) to be worked flexibly, you must be available to work the following exam periods:

Exams weeks: 7.30am to 2.00pm Monday to Friday. Any additional hours worked over the 10 hours a week will be paid at an hourly rate.

10 days beginning of January (Term 3)

One week at end of February (beginning of Term 4)

5-6 weeks starting mid-May (Term 5)

Exam results period in August (2 weeks) - 2 hours per day flexible

Applicants must have a desire to see every child reach their highest possible outcome and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with both adults and children. Previous experience working in a school is desirable but not essential.

However, applicants must be professional, IT competent and have proven experience managing complex administrative processes, tracking spreadsheets, and adhering to strict external deadlines. You will need a flexible approach and be self-motivated.

Kendrick School is a welcoming, inclusive and happy community, with students who are engaging, cooperative and eager to learn. Benefits include free car parking, access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Scheme, a contributory pension scheme, training and development and use of our swimming pool and sporting facilities.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.