SEN Administrator & Examinations Officer

Location: Overstone Park Independent School, Northampton NN6 0DT

Contract Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Salary: £26,000 – £28,000 annually

Start Date: August 2026

Holiday Entitlement: Eight weeks’ holiday (with responsibility for office cover during holiday periods)

Overstone Park Independent School is seeking a highly organised, proactive, and experienced administrator to join our dedicated team. This is a key role combining SEN administration responsibilities with oversight of the school’s examination processes as an Examination Officer.

The successful candidate will play a central role in ensuring the smooth running of the school office, supporting the SEN department, and managing examination entries and procedures in line with awarding body regulations.

• Maintain and organise SEN records with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Ensure EHCPs are logged, updated, and reviewed appropriately.
• Coordinate annual reviews in partnership with Local Authorities.
• Liaise effectively with parents, staff, and external agencies.
• Support safeguarding leads and maintain accurate documentation.
• Complete provision maps and annual review reports.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and school policies.

• Managing examination entries for all awarding bodies used by the school.
• Using examination board interchange systems to enter candidates, amend entries, and download results.
• Ensuring compliance with regulations and awarding body requirements.
• Organising exam timetables and coordinating room allocations.
• Ensuring appropriate exam conditions are in place.
• Liaising with teaching staff regarding entries, access arrangements, and deadlines.
• Managing the secure storage and distribution of examination papers.
• Overseeing the conduct of examinations, including delegation to assistant administrators during exam periods.
• Processing and distributing results to pupils and staff.
• Maintaining accurate records of entries, results, and certification.

• Ideally qualified as an Examinations Officer or holding relevant examination administration certification.
• Previous experience working as an Examinations Officer in a school setting.
• Strong understanding of examination board systems and JCQ regulations.

Full training will be provided for the right candidate with strong administrative skills and a willingness to learn.

• Manage front-of-house and reception duties.
• Answer and direct calls and correspondence professionally.
• Maintain pupil, staff, and trustee records.
• Support recruitment processes and safeguarding checks (including DBS processing).
• Assist with school events, meetings, and internal communications.
• Prepare minutes for staff and administrative meetings.
• Support marketing, newsletters, and school hire administration.
• Provide general administrative support to the Principal, Deputy Head, and Business Development Manager.

• Minimum of three years’ administrative experience (preferably in a school environment).
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of discretion when handling sensitive information.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team.

• Experience with in SEN administration.
• Experience as an Examinations Officer.
• Knowledge of JCQ and examination board systems.
• First Aid qualification.
• Valid UK driving licence.

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Investment in staff training and professional development.
• Opportunity to take ownership of the examination function.
• Eight weeks’ holiday (with responsibility for office cover during holiday periods).

• Maintain accurate pupil records using the school’s Management Information System (MIS), including Bromcom (training will be provided where required).
• Log and monitor sanctions, behaviour records, and pastoral notes accurately within the MIS system.
• Record and process accident and incident forms in…