School Administrator (Examinations)EDV/2026/NHS/00617

New Hall School

Boreham

On-site

GBP 27,000 - 28,000

Full time

2 days ago

Be an early applicant

A complete application in a minute

Tailored resume and cover letter, ready to send.

Get past ATS filters

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits & CPD

Lunch without charge in term time

Discounted annual membership for New H

Job summary

New Hall School is seeking a School Administrator (Examinations) to join us on a term-time basis. You will support the Examinations Manager in planning, coordinating, and delivering internal and external examinations, and assist with Access Arrangements for students.

The role contributes to the smooth running of our administrative functions while upholding the school’s Catholic ethos. You will be part of a dedicated team ensuring JCQ regulations are followed, managing timetables and entries, and

Qualifications

Clear understanding of aims and ethos of a Catholic independent boarding and day school.
Educated to A Level standard (or equivalent).
Experience in examination administration or invigilation in a school or educational setting.
Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
High level of accuracy, discretion and attention to detail.
Strong IT skills with databases and spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

Assist Examinations Manager with electronic entry of candidates for examinations, ensuring entry codes and tiers accuracy.
Distribute examination entry forms to students and Heads of Department.
Produce timetables for internal and external examinations and distribute to students and staff.
Coordinate and support the invigilation team, including training arrangements.
Ensure secure examination materials and JCQ regulation adherence.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Interpersonal skills

IT skills

Education

A Level or equivalent

Tools

Databases

Spreadsheets

Job description

Excellent benefits & CPD

School Administrator (Examinations) at New Hall School

Job Reference #: EDV/2026/NHS/00617

Job Category

Professional & Support | Administration & Data

Location

The Avenue, Boreham, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 3HS

Contract Type

Term Time Only

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£26,833.00 - £28,233.00 Annually (FTE)

New Hall has its own salary scale. The salary range for this role is pro-rata'd £20,331pa-£21,392pa (S1-S3, fte £26,833pa-£28,233pa)

Closing Date

Midday, Fri 20th Nov, 2026

Start Date

as soon as possible

Positions Available

About This Role

New Hall School is seeking to appoint a School Administrator (Examinations) to join our School on a term time only basis. The School Administrator will support the Examinations Manager in ensuring the effective planning, coordination, and delivery of internal and external examinations. Alongside this role, the School Administrator (Examinations) works to support the Head of Learning Development in the administration of Access Arrangements for students. The role contributes to the smooth running of the School’s administrative function and upholds the School’s Catholic ethos, values, and strategic aims.

Key Responsibilities

to assist the Examinations Manager with the electronic entry of candidates for examinations, ensuring accuracy of entry codes and tiers
to distribute examination entry forms to students and Heads of Department
to assist the Examinations Manager in the production of timetables for internal and external examinations and to distribute these to students and relevant staff
to assist in coordinating and supporting the invigilation team, including training arrangements
to ensure that secure examination materials are always kept secure and that the JCQ regulations are always adhered to
to support the Examinations Manager in ensuring that all examinations are run according the JCQ regulations; this includes being present in the examination venues at the start and end of examinations
to act as a lead invigilator when required
to assist the Examinations Manager in the secure and accurate collection, preparation and postage of examination materials
to proofread documents, ensuring accuracy and adherence to house style and administrative guidelines
to review administrative processes and to propose improvements, efficiencies, and cost savings

The Successful Candidate Will Be Expected

to have a clear understanding of, and commitment to, the aims and ethos of a Catholic independent boarding and day School
to be educated to A Level standard (or equivalent)
to have previous experience of working in a School or similar educational environment
to have experience in examination administration or invigilation
to have excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills
to demonstrate a high level of accuracy, discretion, and attention to detail
to have strong IT skills, including experience with databases and spreadsheets
to demonstrate a calm, approachable, and empathetic manner when working with young people
to be able to manage a varied workload, prioritise effectively, and work under pressure
to demonstrate a positive, proactive, and flexible attitude

What New Hall Offers

Excellent benefits & CPD
Lunch without charge in term time
Discounted annual membership for New Hall Sport Club

New Hall School offers an exceptional working environment. The main campus occupies the stunning Grade I listed former Tudor palace of Beaulieu. The School’s conference and events venue is at the Grade I listed Boreham House, one mile away. New Hall is a warm, welcoming, and supportive community, with a staff of around 300.

Beaulieu Park railway station is at the entrance to New Hall’s Avenue: 30 minutes to Stratford and 38 minutes to London Liverpool Street. The Elizabeth Line at Shenfield (13 minutes by train) terminates at Heathrow airport. There are nearby airports: London Stansted, London Southend and London City.

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of this advertisement.

All adults employed by the New Hall School have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations. All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.

As well as verification of identity, we ask all successful candidates to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). New Hall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

SAFEGUARDING AND FURTHER INFORMATION

Due to the nature of this role, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. In making your application, it is essential you disclose whether you have any pending charges, convictions, bind-overs or cautions and, if so, for which offences. This post will be exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Therefore, applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are ‘spent’ under the provision of the Act, and, in the event of the employment being taken up; any failure to disclose such convictions will result in dismissal or disciplinary action. The fact that a pending charge, conviction, bind-over or caution has been recorded against you will not necessarily debar you from consideration for this appointment.

Safeguarding Statement

New Hall School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. New Hall School ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.