Examinations and Administration Assistant

Shorefields; Colchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution is seeking an efficient Examinations and Administration Assistant in Colchester. This part-time role involves supporting the administration of internal and external examinations, assisting the Data and Examinations Manager, and providing office support. Ideal candidates should possess strong ICT, verbal, and written communication skills, enjoy working with young people, and be flexible. Knowledge of school procedures and examination processes is a plus. This position is part-time during term time only with additional work on non-pupil days.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy environment is essential.
• A working knowledge of school environment and procedures is an advantage.
• Knowledge of examination processes is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the Data and Examinations Manager.
• Assist in the running of internal and external examinations.
• Provide administrative support within the Main Office.

Skills

Excellent ICT skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Examinations and Administration Assistant

Colchester County High School For Girls is using its own application form, please click the button below to download and view it as Essex School Jobs cannot automatically fill out an application form that has been created by a school. You will need to download the application form before you are able to complete it.

Position Start Date: 01/03/2026 Contract Type: Part‑time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 23/01/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: TBC

Examinations and Administration Assistant

37 hours per week, Monday to Friday - 0800 to 1600

Term time only plus non‑pupil days and 10 days summer holiday working

Closing Date: Friday 23 January 2026 - Please apply immediately, applications considered as they are received

Required: March 2026

An opportunity has arisen for an efficient and conscientious Examinations and Administration Assistant to provide support to the Data and Examinations Manager.

The role will involve supporting the administration and organisation of the efficient running of all our external and internal examinations including 11+ examinations. In addition, the role is to provide support with the administration within the Main Office.

Candidates should have excellent ICT, telephone, verbal and written skills and have experience of working in a busy environment. You will need to enjoy working with young people, be flexible, have a positive approach and be able to manage your time to meet deadlines. The successful applicant will also be a committed team player with strong administrative and interpersonal skills.

A working knowledge of a school environment, policies and procedures would be a distinct advantage. Knowledge of examination processes within a school setting is desirable but not essential.

Colchester County High School for Girls is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check by the DBS.

Download an application pack from www.cchsg.com or email [e-mail]. All applications must be submitted on the support staff application form and accompanied by a covering letter, addressed to the Executive Principal.

Information about the School

Colchester County High School for Girls is part of Alpha Trust. It is a selective state school for academically able students aged from 11 to 18 years which consistently achieves public examination results at the highest level and Ofsted "Outstanding". Admission to the school is via the 11+ examination in Year 7; the school also admits academic students into the Sixth Form. The school is lead for the North East Essex Teaching School Alliance and Colchester Teacher Training Consortium is based on the site. Situated a mile to the west of central Colchester, the school is set in its own extensive grounds on a large, quiet campus.

TAlpha Trust - MissionThe mission of Alpha Trust is to provide all our children and young people with everyopportunity to achieve excellent individual outcomes, both academic and personal; to becommitted to advancing learner progress through ambition, challenge and inspiration inour teaching, learning and leadership; and to support our students as they buildresilience, become proud of who they are, take on responsibilities and grow respect forothers.We aim to:

enable students to cope emotionally, physically and spiritually with the pressures and demands of life

provide a broad, well‑balanced and personalised curriculum

provide the highest quality education for able students, to enable them to achieve their personal best in public examinations

provide access to the highest quality further education and employment

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Barbara Gill
Colchester County High School for Girls
Norman Way, Colchester
Essex, CO3 3US Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]