Examinations Officer
Plume School, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6AB19 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
11 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
22 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: The hours required for the role are 33 hours over 4 days per week, term time plus inset days (39 weeks per annum), to include 4 examination results days in August, with self-managed flexibility. The postholder will need to be available earlier and later on some days to meet examination requirements.
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Band 4 Points 26 - 30, however, actual salary offered will be £23,730 per annum, pro rata equivalent of point 26 including an allowance for holiday pay.
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking an Examinations Officer as soon as possible to join our team. You will be responsible for the organisation, administration and compliance assurance of all internal and external examinations at Plume Academy, ensuring examinations and assessments are conducted in full accordance with JCQ regulations and awarding body requirements, and that the security, integrity and reputation of the centre are upheld at all times.
The post offers an excellent opportunity to work in our highly successful academy.
Personal Qualities
The successful applicant will be educated to Level 3 standard and will demonstrate high standards of achievement and professionalism. You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
- Calm and resilient, able to work effectively under pressure and to tight deadlines.
- Able to lead and manage staff, including the training and deployment of invigilators.
- Able to build positive working relationships with students, staff, parents/carers and external stakeholders.
- Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Responsibilities of the Post Holder
The responsibilities of the postholder will be in accordance with the Examinations Officer job description and include:
- Acting as the main point of contact for all awarding body examinations and assessments, providing professional advice to the Head of Centre on compliance, risk and administration.
- Managing examination planning, entries, timetabling, rooming, invigilation and secure handling of confidential materials, ensuring full compliance with JCQ regulations and awarding body requirements.
- Leading and developing the Assistant Examinations Officer and invigilation team, including workforce planning, training, deployment and quality assurance.
- Maintaining robust evidence trails and documentation to support inspections, audits and post-event scrutiny, preparing for and engaging with JCQ/awarding body inspections.
- Supporting access arrangements and reasonable adjustments, and managing examination irregularities, special consideration applications and post-results services.
- Proactively identifying and managing risks relating to malpractice, maladministration and operational disruption to safeguard the integrity of the examinations process.
What the school offers its staff
Remuneration and Working Time
The hours required for the role are 33 hours over 4 days per week, term time plus inset days (39 weeks per annum), to include 4 examination results days in August, with self-managed flexibility. The postholder will need to be available earlier and later on some days to meet examination requirements.
Annual salary for this post will be in accordance with the Academy’s Support Staff Pay Scale, Band 4 Points 26 - 30, however, actual salary offered will be £23,730 per annum, pro rata equivalent of point 26 including an allowance for holiday pay.
Salaries are reviewed by national negotiation with effect from 1 April each year. Progression through the pay scale is subject to an acceptable performance management review process.
We can offer you:
- A highly supportive and friendly working environment
- Opportunities for training, development and accreditation
- Cycle-to-work Scheme
- 24/7 Free Employee Assistance Programme (offering individual support, information and advice including financial, legal and home-life and work-related issues)
- CPD opportunities and internal promotion
- Up to 25% Gym Membership
- Free staff car park
- Essex Working Well Wellbeing Service (health and wellbeing support and guidance)
- Access to Workplace Health Champions
- Access to Mental Health First Aiders
Further information about the job
Application Process
If you are interested in the position and wish to discuss the post prior to application, please email HR at hr@plume.essex.sch.uk, to arrange a telephone conversation. We are very proud of our academy and what we can offer new members of our collaborative team. The HR team will be pleased to discuss the post and provide more information about the post and the academy in general.
To apply please complete the Online Plume Academy online application form by the closing date and time stated (unaccompanied CV’s or third-party application forms will not be accepted).
Closing Date: noon on Monday 11 May 2026.
Interviews: Week commencing 11 May 2026.
Plume Academy remains fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Board of Trustees is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointment are therefore subject to satisfactory DBS and Immigration Checks, together with the receipt of References and Health Clearances.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Plume School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1786 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Plume School website
- Email address
- hr@plume.essex.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01621854681
The Plume School converted to become an academy school in January 2012.
The last full inspection took place in November 2023 and the school was judged to be good across all areas. Ofsted acknowledged the high quality of teaching and excellent relationships in the Academy. Please see the academy website for more information.
The academy is a larger-than-average secondary school with a sixth form.
The vast majority of pupils are White British.
The proportions of pupils who speak English as an additional language or who are from ethnic minorities are both well below the national average.
The proportion of students eligible for the pupil premium is broadly average, as is the proportion of pupils who have SEN and/or disabilities, although for those with an education, health and care plan the proportion is slightly above the national average.
The school meets the government’s current floor standards for pupils’ achievement in English and mathematics at the end of key stage 4.
Plume Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are therefore subject to satisfactory DBS and Immigration Checks, together with the receipt of references.
Visits to the Academy are welcome.
Arranging a visit to Plume School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@plume.essex.sch.uk.
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