Examinations Officer and Administration Support

Location: Whitchurch SY13 2AA, with occasional travel to Physis Head Office a short distance from the main school site.

Working Pattern: Negotiable between 25-30 hours per week (Monday to Friday). Some degree of flexibility will be required, to be available at the time of examinations.

Working weeks: 39 weeks. (Term-time + 5 days which may be disaggregated for attendance at meetings or training, or to attend in the holidays for exam purposes.) [Negotiable to 52 weeks].

Salary:

• £16,380 - Salary for 30 hours per week for 39 weeks per annum
• £21,840 - Salary for 30 hours per week for 52 weeks per annum

Please note: UK Applicants only. We are unable to offer sponsorship visas.

Physis is pleased to invite applications from skilled and motivated professionals for the key role of Exams Officer & Administrative Support. This position plays a vital role in ensuring the accurate administration and smooth delivery of all examinations and assessment data, alongside providing wider administrative support to the school and, where required, the closely located Head Office.

About Our Provision:

Physis Care specialises in providing residential care, therapeutic support, and education for children and young people aged 11–18 who have experienced, or are at high risk of, exploitation. Our independent specialist school offers a therapeutic and highly individualised educational provision for up to 45 pupils, including both day students and those living within our care. Pupils follow a range of qualification pathways tailored to their individual needs, including online Functional Skills, GCSEs across a variety of subjects, and vocational learning programmes.

The role & requirements of Exams Officer & Administrative Support:

With full training provided, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing examination processes in line with awarding body regulations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and attention to detail at every stage. The role requires excellent organisational skills, the ability to manage competing priorities, and confidence in working both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

We are seeking an individual with strong communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and effective time-management and multitasking abilities. Proficiency in IT is essential, particularly in Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel, along with the ability to read, understand, and apply examination regulations precisely. Previous experience of managing examinations within a school setting would be advantageous, but is not essential, as comprehensive training will be provided. The successful candidate will be required to complete Examinations Officer training and accreditation once in post.

This role would suit an experienced administrator who is looking to take on increased responsibility and autonomy within a supportive and specialist education environment.

Benefits you can expect:

• Supportive and inclusive working environment
• £150 annual wellbeing allowance
• Life insurance from day one (3x annual salary)
• Free specialist training
• Referral scheme – earn £500 for every successful referral
• Fully paid induction programme
• Company pension scheme

Full UK Driving Licence – Essential (use of onsite vehicles required)

Safer Recruitment: Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Any unspent conviction/cautions should be declared at the point of application. Any adult cautions (simple or conditional) or spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 should also be declared.