About this Role

Reception Administrator / Exams Officer 

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

*Please note: this post is being advertised as a combined, full-time position. However, applications will also be accepted for either the Reception Administrator or the Exams Officer on a part-time basis. This is a term-time only contract, working 39 weeks per year

Salary: NJC 12-15 £32535 - £33,987 FTE per annum

Actual salary will be subject to agreed contractual hours.

Location: Clarendon Secondary/Primary/Riverside (to be confirmed at interview)

Start Date: September 2026

Clarendon is part of The Auriga Academy Trust, which includes Capella House and Strathmore Schools, and the Trust aims to extend local SEND provision.

Clarendon School is a vibrant and inclusive special academy for 160 pupils aged 4-16 with Moderate and Complex Learning Difficulties. Our unique and friendly school has three sites within the borough of Richmond upon Thames, all self-contained but co-located with inclusive minded mainstream schools. Our Primary and Secondary centres opened in new or newly refurbished buildings 7 years ago, giving us excellent purpose-built facilities, and a fourth site is planned to open in 2026 to ensure that we can meet the increasing need for specialist places locally. Clarendon School is a proud member of the Auriga Academy Trust, a unique partnership of special schools in West London, that is committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for young people with additional learning needs.

We are looking for an exceptional candidate to join our administrative team. This is a dynamic and varied role combining the vital functions of a welcoming front-of-house presence with the precise administration of school examinations.

As a Reception Administrator, you will manage the school reception, handling enquiries and visitors. You will offer practical support to staff, parents, and visitors, providing accurate information and signposting to sources of help and advice.

As the Exams Officer, you will be responsible for the organisation and smooth running of both internal and external examinations. You will act as the primary liaison between the school and external examination bodies. Familiarity with the requirements and regulations placed on schools by awarding bodies and the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) is key, ensuring the school remains compliant before, during, and after examination periods. The school is committed to providing the relevant exams officer training for the successful candidate, if required. 

Interview: Friday 19th June 2026

Shortlisting will be based on your supporting statement. Please ensure you address each point as per the attached person specification.

Why Join Us?

We provide benefits:

• Access to very competitive pension schemes
• Employee Assistance Program - available 24/7 to support you
• The Cycle to Work scheme - a brand new bike and equipment through your salary, saving up to 42%.
• We have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for both teachers and support staff
• Recruitment Referral Scheme
• Wider opportunities for career progression and professional development across the Trust with the ability to move across different settings and divisions.

Visits and Informal Discussions

Prospective candidates are warmly encouraged to visit the school or arrange an informal discussion with the Headteacher.

Safeguarding Statement

The Auriga Trust and its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a valid right-to-work status, satisfactory pre-employment checks such as references, a pre-employment health questionnaire, and an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

There is a shared commitment across the Trust to nurture a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, individuals are treated equitably and fairly, and they feel a sense of belonging.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy and to interview shortlisted candidates at any time before the closing date. We recommend you submit your application as early as possible.