Data Officer

Job Description

Are you a Data specialist looking for a role with genuine job security in the Warrington areaAre training and development priorities for you this yearWould you love a role where you can make an impact and maintain some work/life balanceIs it important for you to work in a motivated team that genuinely enjoy coming to workDoes the idea of working in a school appeal to youIf so, this might be the role youre looking for…I am working with Padgate Academy to find them a Permanent Exams and Data Officer to join their small, supportive school.You will be the main point of contact for exams and data, reporting to the school business manager.You will benefit from an excellent public sector pension (19.9% contributions), a role that allows work/life balance within a school that invests in training and encourages professional development.Important Details:

• Salary is £22260 to £29439 depending on qualifications and experience.
• The role can be term-time only or all year round (your preference).
• Based at Padgate Academy in South Warrington (WA2 0LN).
• 37 hours a week.
• 08:00 - 16:00 Monday to Friday.
• Reporting to the experienced School Business Manager.
• Autonomy and freedom to manage own workload.

Benefits:

• Excellent public sector pension with employer contributions of 19.9%.
• Access to benefits including retail and leisure discounts and a Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Initial training and induction provided.
• Funding for relevant professional training and qualifications.
• Based in a newly refurbished, well-lit office.

Padgate Academy:

• Small 11-16 high school with 600 pupils.
• Part of a growing Multi Academy Trust of 11 schools (onward career opportunities).
• Staff development is a priority.
• Supportive, inclusive school with a caring ethos.
• Small, welcoming staff team.
• Light, bright, recently refurbished office.

Duties of the Data and Exams Officer:

• Coordinate all activities relating to the management of internal and external exams in accordance with exam regulations.
• Manage the recruitment, training, and supervision of exam invigilators.
• Support the processes required to manage coursework.
• Preparation of venues including access venues to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Ensure the integrity and security of the exam in accordance with exam board and school procedures.
• Ensure end of the examination process is complied with.
• for all scripts and their despatch to exam boards
• Responding to queries from exam invigilators.
• Coordination of student attendance, contacting absent students as necessary.
• Supervising and supporting students who need to leave exam venues.
• Work with IT to that computer exams are correctly administered.
• Ensure pupils receive results and certificates.
• Respond to enquiries about results.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
• Respond to queries from parents and students (exam schedules, IT cards, seating arrangements, timetables, results).
• Liaise with TAs to ensure pupils get the correct support.
• Supervise the work of the examination invigilators and ensure they fulfil their role.
• Ensure invigilators have the resources they need.
• Support invigilators by resolving any issues at venues.
• Respond to invigilators queries.
• Maintain the assessment database.
• Analyse data manage the production of reports on progress, effort, and behaviour on individual and groups of students at times in the year.
• Manage systems for tracking the progress of students.
• Provide base data for external projects and providers.
• Ensure data re year 7 is complete and accurate and on the system.
• Establish and maintain Sisra Analytics datasets and user permissions each half-term.
• Produce reports.
• Check and analyse and from national sources.

The Data and Exams Officer Must Have/Be:

• 2 A Levels or equivalent.
• Good MS Office skills.
• Able to communicate with students in a sensitive an appropriate manner.
• Able to analyse varied information from several sources to resolve problems.
• Able to train and motivate exam invigilators.
• Ability to liaise with school staff, leadership team and external agencies.
• Well-organised and able to meet deadlines.
• Able to prioritise and work on own initiative with little close supervision.
• Able to take ownership of problem situations and resolve in a calm and professional manner.
• Flexible approach and able to manage changing priorities.
• Supervisory, coaching or line management experience.
• Good administrative skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Experience of managing a budget.
• Experience of understanding and analysing data.
• Experience of using a MIS/database.
• Experience of producing reports based on data.
• Willing to take first aid training and be part of a first aid rota.

An Advantage but not Essential:

• Relevant NAA qualifications.
• Knowledge of the regulations governing external exams at KS4 (including JCQ).
• Experience of administering exams.
• Experience of setting up and using Arbor MIS.
• Experience of interacting with external agencies.

I am managing the recruitment of this role therefore any direct enquiries will be forwarded to Appoint-Ed. This role is subject to an enhanced child workforce DBS.If you are the Data and Exams Officer that Padgate Academy are searching for, lets talk.Please send your CV via this ad or call the Appoint-Ed office and speak with Kellie.