Job Description

We are seeking an Exams Administration Assistant to join our well-established Exams team. We pride ourselves on our warm and friendly team, delivering a high quality service in and around the school. If you are passionate about ensuring a smooth-running Examination department, and you have a positive "can do" attitude, then this may be the perfect opportunity for you.

This role is fixed term until August 2027, with the possibility of extension. The successful candidate will work part time (27 hours per week), during term time plus 5 days (including results days over summer). The role will work flexibly throughout the year, with increased hours during exam season (May/June) and other peak periods, and reduced hours during quieter months. Full details can be discussed in advance by contacting Stephanie Palmer.

The Exams Administration Assistant will work collaboratively with the Exams Manager to ensure exams operate smoothly and to the highest standards for both internal and external candidates. A commitment to the role, combined with a willingness to be flexible in sharing and scheduling the workload, are essential components of this job. We would love to hear from you if you feel that you have these qualities.

We offer a positive and supportive workplace where staff go above and beyond to help students and each other. We provide excellent opportunities for career progression and advancement. Cheney School is committed to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and training the range of Continuing Professional Development is second to none.

If you would like to have a confidential conversation with Stephanie Palmer, our Exams Administration Assistant, about the role, prior to application, then please email spalmer@cheneyschool.org or telephone 01865 765726.

Early applications encouraged!

The school reserves the right to consider and interview candidates ahead of the closing date if appropriate. An offer may be made to an exceptional candidate in this instance.

Closing date: 16th January, 2026

Interview date: 21st January,2026

Education has the power to change lives, communities and society for the better. At RLT we believe that we can achieve more for our pupils, trainees, staff and communities by working together rather than alone. Schools in RLT are united by a common belief in the benefits of working together, and by our commitment to shared principles.

OUR VISION

is for our schools and SCITT to improve rapidly, continuously and sustainably: to be better faster together.

OUR 'WHY?'

is that children and young people 'only get one go' in school and therefore as part of RLT we aim to ensure the best possible 'go' for our pupils.

OUR 'HOW?

' is through the highest support and challenge for our schools and each other, underpinned by our principles.

Our employees benefit from a wide variety of support including extensive continuing professional learning and development opportunities, wellbeing and staff networks and access to Defined Benefit Pension Schemes (TPS and LGPS) for all staff. For more information on what it is like to work for the Trust, and the benefits you could access, please see our "" guide.

This role includes regulated activity relevant to children.

The River Learning Trust and Cheney School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism. The Trust is required to conduct a variety of checks and online searches about you as part of their recruitment process in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. It is an offence to apply for certain roles within schools if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

For all RLT Safer Recruitment Documentation candidates should click on the following link . Please see our website for up to date policies including our Child Protection and Behaviour Policies.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. For further guidance for applicants click on this link

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Contract length: 11 months

Pay: 16,803.00-18,207.00 per year

Expected hours: 27 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme On-site parking Sick pay
Work Location: In person