About this role
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Job Title: Administrator / Exams Officer
Location: Dibden Park School, Southampton SO45 5TD
Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday–Friday | 8.30am -4.30pm
Salary: £23,638 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: September 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available
About the Role
Are you an organised, people‑focused professional who thrives in a busy school environment? Dibden Park School is looking for a confident and proactive Administrator & Exams Officer to become the welcoming face of our school and a vital part of our administrative team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, takes pride in high‑quality communication, and wants to play a key role in supporting pupils, staff, and visitors every day.
As our Administrator & Exams Officer, you will be the first point of contact for all visitors and callers, ensuring a warm, professional, and efficient reception service. Alongside this, you’ll provide high‑quality administrative support across the school and take responsibility for the coordination and smooth running of examinations.
You’ll be trusted to handle sensitive information, manage key school systems, and support the Head Teacher with PA duties — all while keeping our reception area running like clockwork.
What you will be doing
Provide a warm, professional reception service, welcoming visitors, managing enquiries, and ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed.
Handle all incoming communication — calls, emails, and post — ensuring information is processed accurately, promptly, and with discretion.
Maintain and update school systems and records (including admissions, iSAMS, DfE forms), ensuring data accuracy and compliance with deadlines.
Lead on the organisation, administration, and delivery of internal and external examinations as the school’s Exams Officer.
Provide high‑quality administrative and PA support to the Head Teacher