Examinations Officer

Kesgrave High School, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP5 2PB

4 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  3 November 2025 at 8am

• Date listed

  8 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £37,280.00 - £40,777.00 Annually (FTE) Grade 5, point 21 to 25 - £37,280-£40,777 pro rata (permanent) (gross annual salary £32,599.59-£35,657.55 based on 37 hours, 40 weeks)

Examinations Officer job summary

We are seeking to appoint an Examinations Officer. This involves administrating and running all the main external examinations and running the school’s mock examination sessions. The full duties of this role are outlined in the Job Description.

The Examinations Officer leads the team of invigilators during the examination season, working with the Leadership Team to ensure that all aspects of the examination series meet the requirements of the examination boards.

Outside of the key examination periods, the role will contribute to the wider associate staff team, supporting in areas of data management, assessment and event planning. This wider aspect of the role can be adapted to the strengths of the candidate.

Our associate staff are a key part of the success of our school and contribute to the smooth running, safety and efficiency of our work.

The role is line managed by the Assistant Headteacher with oversight for Assessment.

Staff benefit from excellent conditions of service and we are committed to personalised CPD and career opportunities both within school and across our Trust.

For further details visit our website, www.kesgrave.suffolk.sch.uk, for details on how to apply.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks required for all posts.

We are proud to be part of East Anglian Schools Trust (EAST) alongside Farlingaye High School, Kesgrave High School, Bungay High School, Castle East School, EAST SCITT and six primary schools Aldeburgh, Wickham Market, Easton, Kyson, Leiston and Saxmundham with whom we work closely with.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Kesgrave High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1858 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Kesgrave High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kesgrave-high-school

Kesgrave is part of East Anglian Schools Trust (EAST) alongside Farlingaye High School, Bungay High School, Castle EAST School and Avocet Primary Schools.

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