Kingdown School is looking to appoint a highly organised and dynamic Exams Officer to provide a comprehensive examinations service to students and staff at its thriving and busy school, which is committed to helping all young people believe, aspire and achieve. Successful candidates must be prepared to work flexibly to accommodate annualised working hours, with start and end times likely to vary during the busy examination seasons.
Working Hours: Annualised / Part time (usual working hours, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 41 weeks per year, includes Teacher Training Days). Required: June 2026.
We are a co-educational, non-denominational secondary school and sixth form, educating young people between the ages of 11 and 18 years. We have a strong reputation in the local community and beyond, built on an unswerving focus on the quality of teaching and learning and great pastoral care. Ranked in the top 10 secondary schools in Wiltshire, our school is located in the charming garrison town of Warminster, with excellent links to Salisbury, Bath, Bristol and the South-West. We are an academy under Acorn Education Trust, which provides exciting opportunities to collaborate and improve local education.
Supervising our dedicated team of invigilation staff, you will be responsible for the administration and organisation of all aspects of our external and internal examinations, in accordance with the regulations laid down by the awarding bodies.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has a passion for delivering high quality and exciting opportunities for young people;
- Has strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) and is able to work with a variety of pupils, staff and parents;
- Has superb attention to detail and organisational skills;
- Holds qualifications at Level 3 (A Levels, or equivalent), including GCSE Maths and English at Grade C or above;
- Is self-motivated, dedicated and consistent;
- Has the ability to deal with new challenging situations;
- Is a strong team player who can use their own initiative;
- Has a positive and flexible attitude and confident personality;
- Has experience of managing a team of people;
- Can work effectively under pressure;
- Has outstanding ICT skills;
- Has experience of work within education;
- Is physically fit (the role involves handling and moving resources between examination venues).
We can offer the successful candidate:
- An ambitious and vibrant place to work, with enthusiastic children and staff who are passionate about learning;
- A workplace where everyone feels valued and supported;
- Opportunities for training and progression;
- The support of Acorn Education Trust, with excellent opportunities to work with experienced colleagues;
- A supportive and clearly defined induction procedure.
Closing Date: Monday 18th May 2026 at 12pm
Interview Date: w/c Monday 18th May 2026
Please note: while the closing date for applications has been set, we reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate upon receipt of an exceptional application. Therefore, we would encourage prompt application for this position.