Job Description

This is an opportunity to join us in making a significant difference to the students at Highfield School as Exam & Administrative Officer. Highfield School is an 11-19 secondary school for pupils with severe learning difficulties. Our school is popular and oversubscribed. Pupils benefit from our highly specialised teaching, outstanding pastoral care and the wide range of specialist support services and interventions we provide through our personalised programmes.
The postholder duties include, but not limited to:

• General administrative duties
• Provide admin support to the Headteacher
• Maintain student information on Arbor (management information system)
• Register students for examinations
• Prepare exam paperwork

The successful candidate will have:

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong ICT skills
• Good time management
• Able to work on own initiative and part of a team
• Able to multitask and work to tight deadlines

Exam administration experience is not essential, as full training and support will be given to the right candidate.
You will join a team of hardworking, friendly and committed staff, governing body and engaged parents. We offer a well-resourced environment and good opportunities for professional development. We can offer:

• A comprehensive induction process
• Automatic enrolment into the West Yorkshire Pension Scheme
• Automatic enrolment into our Employee Wellbeing Programme
• Motivated and hard-working students
• A School which is ambitious and aspirational for all

Please return completed application forms to the Business & Operations Manager Ms P Sayle at Highfield School, Gawthorpe Lane, Gawthorpe, Ossett, Wakefield WF5 9BS Telephone:01924 264240 or by email at by no later 1pm on Tuesday 16th December 2025.
Highfield School is wholly committed to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.
Closing date:1pm on Tuesday 16th December 2025
Interview date: week commencing 5th January 2026
Job title Exam and Administrative Officer Job reference 244581 Date posted 08/12/2025 Application closing date 16/12/2025 Location Highfield School, Gawthorpe Lane, Ossett, West Yorkshire WF5 9BS Salary Grade 5, 13.69-14.59ph, actual pay range: 22,684 - 24,179 Package Term Time plus 5 inset days. 37 hours per week Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Administration, Full time, School, School Support, Term time Attachments Job description
This is an opportunity to join us in making a significant difference to the students at Highfield School as Exam & Administrative Officer. Highfield School is an 11-19 secondary school for pupils with severe learning difficulties. Our school is popular and oversubscribed. Pupils benefit from our highly specialised teaching, outstanding pastoral care and the wide range of specialist support services and interventions we provide through our personalised programmes.
The postholder duties include, but not limited to:

• General administrative duties
• Provide admin support to the Headteacher
• Maintain student information on Arbor (management information system)
• Register students for examinations
• Prepare exam paperwork

The successful candidate will have:

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong ICT skills
• Good time management
• Able to work on own initiative and part of a team
• Able to multitask and work to tight deadlines

Exam administration experience is not essential, as full training and support will be given to the right candidate.
You will join a team of hardworking, friendly and committed staff, governing body and engaged parents. We offer a well-resourced environment and good opportunities for professional development. We can offer:

• A comprehensive induction process
• Automatic enrolment into the West Yorkshire Pension Scheme
• Automatic enrolment into our Employee Wellbeing Programme
• Motivated and hard-working students
• A School which is ambitious and aspirational for all

Please return completed application forms to the Business & Operations Manager Ms P Sayle at Highfield School, Gawthorpe Lane, Gawthorpe, Ossett, Wakefield WF5 9BS Telephone:01924 264240 or by email at by no later 1pm on Tuesday 16th December 2025.
Highfield School is wholly committed to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

Skills Required