Exams Officer in Kent

Cornwallis Academy is a ‘Good’ school on the outskirts of Loose, Maidstone with over 1300 students on roll aged 11 to 18. Cornwallis’ aim is to provide all students with the best educational provision.

It is a fully inclusive school, enabling all students to be the best they can be by having ‘ambitions for all’. Believing all students should be given every opportunity to achieve not only academically but also personally.

In line with the Cornwallis ‘SMILE’ ethos, the aim is to motivate, inspire, excite and engage all students so that they can be successful in their learning. Placing students’ wellbeing at the heart of everything. A strong community ethos permeates, throughout the school, focusing on learning and progress as well as the whole child.

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.

What's in it for you?

· A vibrant and exciting place to work

· A friendly and supportive environment

· An excellent CPD programme, with opportunities for action research and nationally accredited qualifications

· The support of a Trust that currently encompasses two Secondary Schools and one Primary School. Alongside Tiger Cubs, our term time only Day Nursery, for children aged 3 months to 4 years, with great benefits to education staff.

· A well-resourced department with schemes of work and resources available.

· An opportunity to join various schemes such as the Benenden corporate healthcare scheme

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Cornwallis Academy is seeking to appoint a highly motivated, exceptionally organised, and proactive Examinations Officer to join our team. 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.

Working Hours

37 hours per week. Monday–Thursday: 08:00–16:00 and Friday: 08:00–15:30

Term Time plus 3 weeks (41 weeks per year)

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).

This is an excellent opportunity for a committed professional to contribute to the continued success of Cornwallis Academy and support students in achieving their full potential.

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. If you would like to take a look around our fantastic facilities and meet the staff that you could be working alongside, please email people@futureschoolstrust.com to arrange a visit. Please note that the application closing time is 12:00pm, to be considered for this role, please submit an application by this time on Thursday 8th October 2026.

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