School Exams Administrator Job Vacancy in Tunbridge Wells

TEEM Recruitment; Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a School Exams Administrator in Tunbridge Wells to assist in the administration of examinations. The ideal candidate must have A Levels or equivalent, strong administrative skills, and a commitment to student welfare. This full-time position offers a salary of £25,126 per annum, with additional paid time during the exam results period. Applicants should be UK residents eligible to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Administrative experience is essential.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, staff, and governors.
• Experience in managing deadlines and prioritising tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the administration of internal and external examinations.
• Support communication with exam boards and stakeholders.
• Help publish and distribute exam timetables and information.

Skills

Excellent IT skills

Organisational skills

Good oral and written communication skills

Ability to work independently or as part of a team

Education

A Levels or equivalent

Minimum GCSE in English

Tools

Knowledge of spreadsheets

Knowledge of Bromcom or willingness to learn

Job description

Job Title

School Exams Administrator – Tunbridge Wells

Type

Full-time, Permanent (Term-time only, plus INSET days – 39 weeks per year, and up to 2 weeks during exam results period in August; additional time paid on claim)

Salary

Kent Range B (£25,126 per annum; actual salary £21,900.86)

Overall Responsibility

Assist the Exams Officer in the administration of all internal and external examinations, ensuring smooth operation, compliance with regulations, and the welfare of students.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Support effective communication with exam boards, school staff, students, and parents, responding to queries and appeals efficiently and within deadlines.
• Assist in ensuring the school complies with national regulations and guidelines and adheres to the annual exams budget.
• Help publish and distribute exam timetables, procedures, and exam board information, including resolving timetable clashes.
• Assist with preparation and distribution of mock exam timetables, managing conflicts as needed.
• Undertake ad hoc projects and duties as required by the Exams Officer.
• Contribute to safeguarding and the promotion of students’ welfare and personal care according to child protection procedures.

Qualifications

• A Levels or equivalent
• Minimum GCSE in English
• Administrative experience
• Knowledge of spreadsheets
• Knowledge of Bromcom or willingness to learn

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent IT skills
• organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Good oral and written communication skills, suitable for interacting with students, parents, staff, and governors
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team

Additional Information

• Commitment to safeguarding, ensuring the safety and welfare of students
• Employment subject to satisfactory Enhanced DBS clearance

For this role you need to be a UK resident and eligible to work in the UK