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Full time/Part time: Full-time, Term Time Only (Temporary up to 1-year)
Working Hours: 36 hrs per week, 08:30 to 16:30, Mon - Fri
Reporting to: Head of Sixth Form
Commencing: January 2026

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and pro-active Sixth Form and Examinations Administrator to join us from January 2026

The post-holder will play a significant role within the Sixth Form Team, working closely key members of staff to provide administrative support and other relevant duties to maintain the smooth running of the Sixth Form.

You will have responsibility for supporting members of the Sixth Form Team with key administrative duties, including (but not limited to) organising exam timetables and staffing, tracking students’ attendance and updating Sims regularly, communicating with students, families and staff, overseeing the 16-19 bursary fund, ensuring that bursary applications are processed and monitored effectively amongst other key duties. 

The ideal candidate will show initiative, be able to think independently and sensibly and will set clear boundaries with students, supporting the Sixth Form Team in upholding high expectations of all Sixth Form students. The candidate will also understand their role in safeguarding all students and will follow all safeguarding procedures when necessary. 

Burntwood is a popular, highly successful, multi-cultural school. We put equality, safeguarding and inclusion at the heart of our ethos. Burntwood has a strong corporate identity characterised by our firm commitment to the UNICEF Convention on the Rights of the Child.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please submit your completed application form to recruitment@burntwoodschool.com available on the school website: Burntwood School - Staff Vacancies. CVs or any other form of application will not be accepted. 

Candidates are asked to provide a complete employment history, including explanations for any gaps, as part of the application process. Shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to discuss their experience in detail during the interview. 

The closing date for applications is Friday 12th December 2025 at 9am.

Burntwood - An Academy for Girls
Principal: Mrs Helen Shorrock BSc PGCE 
Burntwood Lane, London, SW17 0AQ 
Tel: 020 8946 6201 
Email: info@burntwoodschool.com 
Website: www.burntwoodschool.com 
Roll: 1,483 (Sixth Form 417)

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils