Exams and Data Administrator
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Exams and Data Systems Administrator
About Us Hurst Lodge School, is an independent special school, dedicated to supporting children aged 7-19 years who have a range of additional needs. We pride ourselves on our nurturing environment, creative curriculum, and highly collaborative approach - ensuring every pupil feels understood, valued, and empowered to reach their potential. About the Role We are seeking a process driven, effective Exams and Data Administrator to join our team based at our Yateley Campus. This is a term-time-only position, 32 academic weeks plus 4 weeks during holiday periods, to be allocated by the department head. The Administrator will play a key role is supporting the Exams Team. The role involves: Exams Administration · To assist and support the Exams Manager is administering and arranging internal examinations. Working and liaising with pupils, teachers, invigilators and administration staff, as well as school leadership. -Accurate Monitoring and storing of exams paperwork. -Invigilation, organising exam rooms, timetabling and training of external Invigilators, preparing registers and stationery, and invigilating when required. -Assisting with all post results services -Monitoring and amendments to access arrangement student files. -Accurately recording complex data and using online portals. Data Systems Administration -Whole school data management, analysing assessments and progress across the school, producing reports, assisting with statutory returns, monitoring and maintaining student records. -Administration and support for the Assistant Headteacher (Progress) to provide accurate information. Preparing reports for parents' evenings and performance tracking. -Assisting, as part of the data team, with the maintenance of the school's MIS (SIMS) records, inputting data, and ensuring compliance. About You You'll be: · An experienced Administrator with ideally a background as an Exams Administrator or Exams Officer. Experience with JCQ regulations is preferred. · Experienced (or confident) in working with multiple systems and portals and analysing complex data. -Strong IT skills including confident Excel and ideally experience of SIMS (or other MIS systems) Some additional training can be provided. · A strong communicator and team player who enjoys contributing to a warm, child-centred, trauma-informed environment. · Understanding of data confidentiality. -Advanced organisational skills and the strength to work confidently with key staff. -The ability to work to deadlines and prioritise tasks What We Offer -Working hours, 8am-4pm with flexibility during Exam Season. Must be able to attend the results days allocated during the summer holidays. · A close-knit, supportive school community. · Opportunities for ongoing professional development and supervision. · Flexibility for the right candidate. To Apply: Please complete the on-line application form ensuring all periods of employment are covered from the time you left education, along with a short supporting statement, detailing how you meet the details of the role and person specification. £20-24k actual salary payable. Closing Date: 30th November 2025 (we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be found). Start Date: as soon as possible Hurst Lodge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Requirements
· An experienced Administrator with ideally a background as an Exams Administrator or Exams Officer. Experience with JCQ regulations is preferred. · Experienced (or confident) in working with multiple systems and portals and analysing complex data. -Strong IT skills including confident Excel and ideally experience of SIMS (or other MIS systems) Some additional training can be provided. · A strong communicator and team player who enjoys contributing to a warm, child-centred, trauma-informed environment. · Understanding of data confidentiality. -Advanced organisational skills and the strength to work confidently with key staff. -The ability to work to deadlines and prioritise tasks What We Offer -Working hours, 8am-4pm with flexibility during Exam Season. Must be able to attend the results days allocated during the summer holidays. · A close-knit, supportive school community. · Opportunities for ongoing professional development and supervision.
Benefits & conditions
£20-24k actual salary payable. Closing Date: 30th November 2025 (we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be found). Start Date: as soon as possible Hurst Lodge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.