School Administrator; Examinations; EDV​/NHS

Position: School Administrator (Examinations)EDV/2026/NHS/00617
Location: Boreham

• Excellent benefits & CPD

School Administrator (Examinations) at New Hall School

Job Reference #: EDV/2026/NHS/00617

Job Category

Professional & Support | Administration & Data

Location

The Avenue, Boreham, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 3HS

Contract Type

Term Time Only

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£26,833.00 - £28,233.00 Annually (FTE)

New Hall has its own salary scale. The salary range for this role is pro-rata'd £20,331pa-£21,392pa (S1-S3, fte £26,833pa-£28,233pa)

Closing Date

Midday, Fri 20th Nov, 2026

Start Date

as soon as possible

Positions Available

1

About This Role

New Hall School is seeking to appoint a School Administrator (Examinations) to join our School on a term time only basis. The School Administrator will support the Examinations Manager in ensuring the effective planning, coordination, and delivery of internal and external examinations. Alongside this role, the School Administrator (Examinations) works to support the Head of Learning Development in the administration of Access Arrangements for students.

The role contributes to the smooth running of the School’s administrative function and upholds the School’s Catholic ethos, values, and strategic aims.

Key Responsibilities

• to assist the Examinations Manager with the electronic entry of candidates for examinations, ensuring accuracy of entry codes and tiers
• to distribute examination entry forms to students and Heads of Department
• to assist the Examinations Manager in the production of timetables for internal and external examinations and to distribute these to students and relevant staff
• to assist in coordinating and supporting the invigilation team, including training arrangements
• to ensure that secure examination materials are always kept secure and that the JCQ regulations are always adhered to
• to support the Examinations Manager in ensuring that all examinations are run according the JCQ regulations; this includes being present in the examination venues at the start and end of examinations
• to act as a lead invigilator when required
• to assist the Examinations Manager in the secure and accurate collection, preparation and postage of examination materials
• to proofread documents, ensuring accuracy and adherence to house style and administrative guidelines
• to review administrative processes and to propose improvements, efficiencies, and cost savings

The Successful Candidate Will Be Expected

• to have a clear understanding of, and commitment to, the aims and ethos of a Catholic independent boarding and day School
• to be educated to A Level standard (or equivalent)
• to have previous experience of working in a School or similar educational environment
• to have experience in examination administration or invigilation
• to have excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills
• to demonstrate a high level of accuracy, discretion, and attention to detail
• to have strong IT skills, including experience with databases and spreadsheets
• to demonstrate a calm, approachable, and empathetic manner when working with young people
• to be able to manage a varied workload, prioritise effectively, and work under pressure
• to demonstrate a positive, proactive, and flexible attitude

What New Hall Offers

• Excellent benefits & CPD
• Lunch without charge in term time
• Discounted annual membership for New Hall Sport Club

New Hall School offers an exceptional working environment. The main campus occupies the stunning Grade I listed former Tudor palace of Beaulieu. The School’s conference and events venue is at the Grade I listed Boreham House, one mile away. New Hall is a warm, welcoming, and supportive community, with a staff of around 300.

Beaulieu Park railway station is at the entrance to New Hall’s Avenue: 30 minutes to Stratford and 38 minutes to London Liverpool Street. The Elizabeth…