Business Administrator (Examinations)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the School’s Central Administration Team covering a range of responsibilities including Examinations support, database and system management as well as general administration support to colleagues across the School.  

The successful candidate will be comfortable working collaboratively in a dynamic and vibrant open plan environment and possess excellent organisational and administrative skills with a thorough working knowledge of MS Office. A calm approach, attention to detail, confidentiality and the ability to work to tight deadlines under pressure are essential, as is the ability to communicate and deal confidently with a wide range of people and situations. The post holder will have considerable knowledge of best practice within an administrative setting, be an excellent organiser, able to act on their own initiative to problem-solve and possess outstanding interpersonal skills to enable collaborative working in a high performing team environment. The post holder will be a key member of the Examinations Team and requires a flexible approach to working hours and will be required to work across both school sites.  They will also need to be available during the August examination result publication weeks (approx. 2 days per week). 

Salary: c£24,000 p.a. (actual pro-rata salary for hours below), depending on skills and experience

Hours: 40 hours per week x 37 weeks per annum (term time + 3 weeks)

The School’s benefits include: 

• Complimentary lunch during term-time 
• Fees remission for children of staff 
• Use of the School’s Sports Centre (including swimming pool) at designated times 
• Discount membership to Harrow School’s Golf Club 
• Cycle to Work Scheme 
• Commitment to professional development

For further information and to apply please refer to the job description, person specification and application forms at the following link: https://www.johnlyon.org/information/vacancies/

Closing date for applications: Monday 1 November 2021.

Applications will be assessed in order of receipt and interviews may occur at any stage after applications are received. 

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an Enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.