Exams Assistant - Kendrick School

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free car parking

Employee Assistance Scheme

Contributory pension scheme

Training and development

Swimming pool and sporting facilities

Job summary

Kendrick School in Reading is seeking an Exams Assistant to support the Exams Officer, SENDCo and Access Arrangements Assessor. You will work 10 hours a week during term time with additional hours during exam periods, primarily mornings, to ensure smooth exam operations.

Applicants should be professional, IT competent and able to manage complex administrative processes and deadlines. Experience in a school is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Exams Team to run internal and external examinations
• Process access arrangements for students sitting GCSEs and A-Levels
• Administer exam timetables, room bookings and candidate data
• Support smooth operations during exam weeks and results periods

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary £6,021 to £6,213 Per year

Contractual hours 10

Basis Part time

Region Term Time Only / Permanent / Part-Time

Job category/type Administration / Clerical, Education, Schools, Youth Work

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. Kendrick School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure & Barring Service. Kendrick School is an Equal Opportunity employer