St. John’s Catholic Comprehensive School, Rochester Road, Gravesend, Kent DA12 2JW
Tel: 01474 534718.
Examinations Officer Vacancy (Permanent Position)
Required for September 2026 (or as soon as current employment notice period allows)
Salary: Kent Scheme E – £27,502 - £29,168 actual starting salary (dependent on experience)
(Equating to £29,167 - £30,934 full time equivalent per annum)
Working pattern: 37 hours per week, term time + 3 weeks during pre-agreed holiday periods + 5 training days/twilight equivalents
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and highly motivated individual as Examinations Officer, to join our Support Staff team at St John’s. We are looking for a candidate who can work flexibly and proactively within a very important role in school.
The Examinations Officer role is to support an efficient and effective examinations process for the school.
With a strong school administrative background, the model candidate will ideally have previously carried out a Lead Exam Invigilator role or the work undertaken by an Examinations Assistant or is an Examinations Officer looking for their next opportunity.
This rewarding post will contribute to the overall school plan and the successful candidate will be required to work alongside the Senior Leadership Team to ensure that all school examinations are carried out in accordance with the appropriate regulations.
The Role:
* Ensuring the smooth running of examinations and exam related functions.
* To build and maintain the school examination timetable, ensuring all students and staff are aware of any updated information in a swift manner.
* Ensuring all correct exam entries are in place in advance of deadlines.
* Managing a team of invigilators during school wide examinations.
* Arranging external examinations and assessment for various vocational courses.
* Use of Course Data Manager software to cross-reference student courses and exam entries.
* A willingness to support with the access arrangements procedures for students as required.
The Ideal Candidate
* Experience of the Exams Officer role and/or exam administration/or Lead Exam Invigilator role.
* Strong communication skills both with adults and students.
* Possess the ability to work to a high degree of accuracy, integrity and confidentiality.
* Be highly organised with excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise workload.
* Have genuine passion and a belief in the potential of every student.
Appropriate guidance will be provided for this role and a probationary period will apply.
St John's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check and on-line social media checks. This role includes specific safeguarding responsibilities, as defined in the job description. Our school’s dedicated Child Protection Policy can be viewed here: viewed https://www.stjohnscs.com/page/?title=Policies+and+Guidance&pid=11
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
If you would like any further information, or to arrange a tour of the school (strongly recommended), please contact our HR Manager, Mrs Lynn O’Neill, via the email address below.
If you would like to apply for this exciting opportunity, please follow the link below to our website; www.stjohnscs.com and click on the Recruitment tab to locate Job Vacancies. Kindly complete the Support Staff Application Form and Recruitment Forms and email the documents to Mrs Lynn O’Neill, via the email address below.
Closing date: 8.00am on Monday 20th July Interview date: To be confirmed
Applications to Mrs Lynn O’Neill: [email protected]
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Pay: £27,502.00-£29,168.00 per year
Benefits:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Gravesend, Kent: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- working in a school: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
