Data & Exams Officer

The Role

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Data and Exams Officer to deliver all management information, procedures and processes relating to data and examinations here at Wolgarston High School. The appointed person will be responsible for developing the Management Information Systems to ensure that they support the strategic aims and objectives of the School.

We are looking for someone who is highly organised to meet public examination and internal deadlines, with an exceptional eye for detail and the ability to work well under pressure. The postholder will be personable, proactive and enjoy working with a range of people. The successful candidate will be able to prioritise and have excellent IT literacy, to include Excel, word processing, databases.  

The working pattern for this role is flexible and will be agree with the successful candidate. In May and June, hours will differ to enable the delivery of public examinations. A flexible attitude and commitment to serving our students and colleagues is essential. The role is term time plus 4 weeks, the postholder will be required to work on specific days during the school holidays in mid to late August to support the preparation and delivery of public examination results days. Dates are determined nationally and published in advance, this can be discussed further at interview.

We understand that if you are currently in a similar post you will be committed to your current role on key dates, therefore a later start date would be considered for the right candidate. 

Visits to the school are welcomed. Please contact Mrs Cooper (Heads PA) via email s-cooper@penkvalley.co.uk or by telephone on 01785 788400 to arrange a call or visit.

The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, motivated, hard-working, driven individual who has:

• Proven database experience with emphasis on reporting and information management
• Excellent knowledge of Excel and DfE secure transfer systems, with working knowledge of SISRA being beneficial
• Awareness and understanding of policy and procedures pertaining to examinations and Exam Board requirements including experience of using exam board platforms
• Excellent working knowledge of the operation of data systems and electronic data handling
• The ability to work under pressure to a high degree of accuracy and meet tight deadlines

In return, we can offer:

• A friendly and supportive working environment.
• A commitment to opportunities for your professional development

Employee benefits

• Access to first class CPD opportunities
• Genuine opportunities for career progression - with 7 schools within the academy
• Professional assistance - you will have access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension - automatic enrolment into Teachers Pension Scheme
• Discounted gym memberships
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free will writing service

Being part of Penk Valley Academy Trust:

Penk Valley Academy Trust is the local academy Trust for the following schools: Marshbrook First School, Princefield First School, St John’s First School, St Mary & St Chad CE First School, Penkridge Middle School, Wolgarston High School and The Rural Enterprise Academy.

The Trust’s vision and ethos is encapsulated in our motto ‘Learning Together’. Our main aim is to work collaboratively and take collective responsibility for ensuring that every child and young person in our Trust receives an excellent education, achieves high outcomes and realises their potential. All members of staff work incredibly hard to provide the very best education for every child in our care.

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 and responsibility. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

All staff working in the School during the school day will have contact with children and will therefore be in regulated activity. 

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.