Administration Assistant and Exam Officer

We are seeking a highly organised and professional individual to provide comprehensive administrative and examination support within the school. The role combines general administrative duties (3 days a week) with responsibility for managing all internal and external examinations (1 day a week) in line with regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

As Administration Assistant your key responsibilities include preparing and typing documents, maintaining pupil records, filing, photocopying, and supporting the school\’s administrative systems. The postholder will act as a first point of contact for visitors, manage phone calls, emails and post, and liaise effectively with staff, parents, external agencies and examination boards.

As Examinations Officer, the successful candidate will process exam entries, coordinate with subject leads, senior leaders and feeder schools, and oversee coursework submissions. They will organise examination timetables, invigilation and access arrangements in collaboration with the SENDCo, ensuring the secure handling of papers, appropriate preparation of exam rooms, and accurate distribution of results and certificates. They will also manage appeals and special considerations in accordance with examination regulations.

Safeguarding and Background Checks

Wave is dedicated to the safeguarding of children and Safer Recruitment Procedures will be followed. The position requires a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and online check.