Examinations Administrator – Secondary School – Merton, London

Location: Merton, South West London Start Date: As soon as possible Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

School Information

A well-established secondary school in Merton is seeking a highly organised Examinations Administrator to support the coordination and administration of internal assessments and external examinations. The school is committed to maintaining high academic standards and ensuring that examination arrangements are managed accurately and professionally.

The successful candidate will work with the examinations team, teaching staff and senior leaders to ensure that examination information is recorded correctly and that pupils receive clear guidance throughout the examination process.

The Role

The Examinations Administrator will support the preparation and delivery of examination sessions, helping ensure that deadlines, documentation and administrative requirements are managed efficiently.

Responsibilities will include processing examination entries, maintaining candidate records, checking examination information and assisting with the preparation of timetables. The postholder will help arrange examination rooms, prepare registers and materials, coordinate invigilation arrangements and communicate relevant information to staff and pupils.

The successful candidate will also assist with processing amendments to examination entries, recording access arrangements in liaison with the appropriate staff and maintaining confidential examination documentation. They will help prepare information for examination boards and support the distribution and administration of results and certificates.

During busy examination periods, the postholder will need to prioritise tasks, respond to unexpected changes and ensure that procedures are followed consistently. Accuracy and discretion will be particularly important when handling pupil information and examination materials.

Requirements

Applicants should have experience in administration, examinations support or a similarly detail-focused role. Strong organisational skills, accuracy and the ability to work to strict deadlines are essential.

Confidence using Microsoft Office and electronic databases is desirable. Previous experience with GCSE and A Level examination procedures would be advantageous, although candidates with transferable administrative experience will also be considered.

What the School Offers

The school offers the opportunity to develop specialist experience in examinations administration within a supportive secondary setting. The successful candidate will work with a collaborative team and contribute to the smooth running of an important area of school operations.

Application

If you have strong administrative skills and would like to be considered for this Examinations Administrator role, please send across your CV.