School Exams Administrator in Royal Tunbridge Wells

Job Title: School Exams Administrator – Tunbridge Wells

Type: Full-time, Permanent (Term-time only, plus INSET days – 39 weeks per year, and up to 2 weeks during exam results period in August; additional time paid on claim)

Salary: Kent Range B (£25,126 per annum; actual salary £21,900.86)

Overall Responsibility

Assist the Exams Officer in the administration of all internal and external examinations, ensuring smooth operation, compliance with regulations, and the welfare of students.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Support effective communication with exam boards, school staff, students, and parents, responding to queries and appeals efficiently and within deadlines.
• Assist in ensuring the school complies with national regulations and guidelines and adheres to the annual exams budget.
• Help publish and distribute exam timetables, procedures, and exam board information, including resolving timetable clashes.
• Assist with preparation and distribution of mock exam timetables, managing conflicts as needed.
• Undertake ad hoc projects and duties as required by the Exams Officer.
• Contribute to safeguarding and the promotion of students’ welfare and personal care according to child protection procedures.

Qualifications

• A Levels or equivalent
• Minimum GCSE in English
• Administrative experience
• Knowledge of spreadsheets
• Knowledge of Bromcom or willingness to learn

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent IT skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Good oral and written communication skills, suitable for interacting with students, parents, staff, and governors
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team

Additional Information

• Commitment to safeguarding, ensuring the safety and welfare of students
• Employment subject to satisfactory Enhanced DBS clearance

For this role you need to be a UK resident and eligible to work in the UK.