Exams Office Administration Assistant

Queen Elizabeth High School; Hexham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing package

Gym membership

Supportive staff

Job summary

Queen Elizabeth High School in Hexham is seeking an enthusiastic administrator to join the busy exams team. You will provide essential administrative support to coordinate exams, manage materials, and communicate with staff, pupils and parents as required.

We value excellent communication, strong organisation, and accuracy. You will work as part of a supportive team, with opportunities to learn new skills and develop in a welcoming school environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills essential.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work independently and in a team.
• Numeracy and literacy levels matching GCSE C or better.

Responsibilities

• Provide administration support to the exams team and coordinate exam-related tasks.
• Liaise with staff, pupils and parents as needed and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Independence & teamwork

Numeracy & literacy (GCSE C)

ICT skills (MS Office)

Attention to detail

Education

GCSE grade C or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are a high performing Multi Academy Trust looking to grow and develop talented individuals that wish to specialise in the operations side of our Academy. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed person to work as part of our busy school exams teams. You will provide administration support to the exams team. Whilst experience of working in a school environment is desirable it is not essential but you will be able to demonstrate the following:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to communicate confidently and appropriately with staff, pupils, parents and visitors

Flexible and possess strong organisational skills

Initiative to work independently but also work as part of a team

Good numeracy and literacy skills preferably equivalent to GCSE Grade C

Excellent ICT skills - the post holder will be expected to be able to proficiently use Microsoft IT software packages where appropriate

Excellent attention to detail

In return we can offer you:

A supportive and talented staff team

The opportunity to learn new skills

A great working environment

A wellbeing package for all of our staff

Gym membership

Ofsted has praised our school for our inclusive nature and the quality of advice, guidance and support we offer our pupils. We are committed to enabling all of our students to develop their knowledge and understanding, skills and mindset, so that they can take their next steps with confidence. Our aim is that every child will grow into a happy, fulfilled and successful adult. Therefore, as part of our commitment to safeguarding our children it is a requirement that all staff undertake an enhanced DBS check as part of the recruitment process. We reserve the right to change or amend this advert at any time.

Closing date for the role is Monday 23 November at 9am.

Interview date to be confirmed.