At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide essential admin support for SEND processes and manage examination logistics.
- Company: Join Forward Education Trust, dedicated to empowering young lives.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, pension scheme, and comprehensive wellbeing support.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational skills and a passion for supporting education.
The predicted salary is between 27362 - 33898 £ per year.
Salary Range: Grade E - Between FTE £27,362 - £33,898 / Actual £23,566 - £29,196
Location: High Point Academy, Friar Park Rd, Wednesbury, WS10 0JS
Contract: Full time, Permanent, Term-Time Only plus 2 days
Start Date: 1 September 2026
Job Overview
Connect: Inspire: Achieve. At Forward Education Trust our mission is empowering children and young people to live their best lives. This is encompassed in our 3 core values: working together with purpose; nurturing potential; inspiring success.
Responsibilities
- Deliver high quality administrative and organisational support for Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) processes, including annual reviews, statutory compliance, effective liaison with families and external agencies and contributing to the delivery of robust SEND provision across the school.
- Contribute to the effective administration of all internal and external examinations, supporting the Exams Officer with processes including marks and coursework submission, mock examinations, and the coordination of the formal examination series.
- Be required to work 2 days in August around examination results day.
- Maintain accurate and confidential student SEND records, including EHCPs.
- Support the SENCo with administrative tasks, reports, and compliance with statutory deadlines.
- Liaise with staff, parents/carers, and external professionals.
- Track and monitor interventions, reviews, and outcomes.
- Organise and coordinate internal and external examinations.
- Ensure adherence to JCQ and awarding body regulations.
- Manage exam entries, timetables, and access arrangements.
- Coordinate invigilators and exam-day logistics.
- Maintain accurate exam records and results data.
Benefits
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- FET HUB - information all in one place, access to a range of benefits.
- Paid for Health Cash Plan - employee and dependent children benefit - option to add partner.
- Staff voice including consultation with staff on a range of issues and ideas.
- Comprehensive induction and probation support and supportive appraisal system.
- Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme - free confidential advice, with face-to-face consultations.
- Learning and development - including online learning and other resources.
- Access to discounts and offers from Reward Gateway and My Perks.
- Mental Health First Aiders and a package of well being support.
- Staff rewards and awards in line with Trust behaviours and values.
Legal & Safeguarding
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role. An online search will also be carried out for all shortlisted candidates. Forward Education Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate must promote this ethos. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification; qualifications, medical fitness; identity and right to work and references.
SEND and Examinations Administrator in Wednesbury employer: High Point Academy
At Forward Education Trust, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to empowering our staff and students alike. Located in Wednesbury, our supportive work culture fosters collaboration and professional growth, offering comprehensive training and development opportunities alongside a robust benefits package, including a Local Government Pension Scheme and enhanced wellbeing support. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and young people while enjoying a fulfilling career in a nurturing environment.
