School Administrator & Exams Coordinator

Discipline: Administration, SEN Education
Employment type: Full Time
Salary: £25K - £28K per annum, Term Time Only
Contact name: Paul Marsden

Contact email: paul@scejobs.co.uk
Job ref: 6937
Published: 7 days ago
School Administrator & Examinations Assistant Job Vacancy Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire.  Full Time, Permanent, Term Time only
This job vacancy is between a 10 – 25-minute commute from Stoke, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Hanley, Trentham, Fenton, Longton, Alsager, Tunstall, and Burslem.
Benefits:
  • Salary: £25K - £28K per annum, DOE.
  • Permanent, Full-Time, Term Time Only, plus 1 Week.
  • Life assurance and competitive pension scheme.
  • Health cashback plan and high street discounts.
  • Employee assistance program.
  • Fully funded training and qualifications.

Duties:
  • Manage and coordinate the school’s administrative functions.
  • Administration focuses on HR, training, and examination support.
  • Work with the wider team, including Recruitment, HR, and Quality.
  • Maintain accurate manual and digital records.
  • Oversee training programs and the Training Matrix.
  • Prepare and manage performance reporting.
  • Organise interviews, events, and meetings, including minute-taking.
  • Facilitate onboarding and initial training for new staff.
  • Support recruitment processes, onboarding, HR tasks, absence reporting.
  • Updating training records.
  • Coordinate all aspects of internal and external examinations.
  • Ensure efficient administration and compliance.
  • Provide examination details to staff, pupils, and parents/carers, schedules & results.
  • Liaise with examination boards to ensure accurate submissions.
  • Organise and train invigilators, ensuring up-to-date information is provided.
  • Prepare and edit school administration reports for Quality and Governance.

Employer:
Social Care & Education Jobs is the recruitment partner for a leading specialist provider of education and supported living services for individuals with Autism and other conditions. This role is within a Specialist School, offering tailored support for children with Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome. The organisation empowers young people to achieve their aspirations through high-quality teaching, individual support, and integrated therapy.


Criteria:
  • Proven experience in administrative roles.
  • Previous experience in education settings (desirable).
  • Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail.
  • Discreet with a strong understanding of confidentiality.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Compliance:
All successful candidates will undergo safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, requiring disclosure of all convictions and cautions (unless protected under DBS filtering rules). The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and is an equal opportunities employer.


Application Support:
Social Care & Education Jobs will guide you through the application process, answering your questions and supporting you up to your start date.