The posting
About this Role
The Exams Assistant provides high-quality administrative support to ensure the effective, secure and compliant delivery of internal and external examinations. Working closely with the Examinations Manager, the role supports examination entries, access arrangements, room preparation, examination materials, invigilation processes and the maintenance of accurate records. The postholder is responsible for handling confidential information securely, meeting examination deadlines and ensuring examination arrangements are organised efficiently and in line with awarding body and Trust requirements. Through strong organisational skills, attention to detail and collaborative working, the Exams Assistant helps deliver a fair, well-managed examination experience that enables students to demonstrate their knowledge, skills and achievement.
Why Join UKAT?
We are committed to supporting the wellbeing, development and success of our staff. As part of our team, you will benefit from:
- Benenden Healthcare membership.
- Free access to wellbeing, health and counselling services.
- Free on-site parking and discounted electric vehicle charging.
- Access to our on-site gym facilities.
- Staff Thrive Days in addition to scheduled professional development days.
- Tailored professional learning pathways and trust-wide career opportunities via the UKAT Institute.
- Eye care and hearing care vouchers.
- Free annual flu vaccinations.
- Relocation packages for eligible candidates.
- Interest-free loans and travel loans.
- Excellent transport links, with London and the wider South East within easy reach, or you may benefit from the cycle to work scheme with UKAT.
Located in Medway, Kent, Brompton Academy combines high expectations with a strong sense of community. We welcome applications from colleagues at all stages of their careers who share our commitment to delivering an exceptional education for every student.
UKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks.
We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than an advertised date if we have received applications that meet the criteria.
The University of Kent Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). In addition, the Trust will carry out an online search, once, as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is intended to help us identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online. The selection panel will then explore such items with the candidate during interview. The Trust’s HR Team or another member of staff trained in safer recruitment, will use Google.com to conduct each search and no adverse judgement will be formed for applicants with limited or no online footprint



