Data and Assessment Administrator

Grace Academy Darlaston; Wednesbury; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

CPD

Networking

EAP

GP appointments

Optical care

Physiotherapy

Healthcare discounts

Job summary

Grace Academy Darlaston in Wednesbury is seeking a Data and Assessment Administrator to support the Academy’s central data and exams office. The role involves coordinating internal assessments, managing attendance and records, and liaising with departments to ensure timely and accurate data handling.

We require experience with data systems, strong organisational skills, and the ability to work within a busy team.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting data and assessment processes in an education setting.
• Ability to manage data accurately and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with internal assessment cycles and exam board requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate administrative processes for internal assessments (KS3 GL Assessments, Pearson Set Assignments, NEA units).
• Set up and organise internal assessments, generate seating plans, arrange rooms, liaise with IT for PC-based assessments.
• Maintain accurate attendance records for assessment sessions and support timely submission of marks.

Skills

Data management

Administration

Exams coordination

MIS experience

Data entry

Education

DBS clearance

GCSEs

Tools

MS Office

MIS system

Job description

Data and Assessment Administrator

Grace Academy Darlaston, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 8QJ

16 days remaining to apply

1 September 2026

13 August 2026 at 11:59pm

17 July 2026

Job details

Job role

• Administration, HR, data and finance

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time (Can be done as a job share): 37 Hours per Week - Monday to Friday - Term Time only

Contract type

Permanent

Full time equivalent salary

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a Data and Assessment Administrator to work within our busy Data and Exams Office. The primary function of this role will be to provide effective support across the Academy's central systems for Data and Assessments, helping to ensure accurate, efficient and timely management of information relating to student data, examinations and assessment processes.

What the school offers its staff

• Teacher & support staff pension schemes Continuous Professional Development
• (CPD)
• Training School Alliance
• Networking opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• 24/7 GP Appointments & prescription services
• Optical care
• Physiotherapy
• Skinvision - skin health tracker
• A range of essential healthcare expenses
• Exclusive discounts on shopping & travel

Flexible working opportunities

Flexible working, Part Time or Job Share considered

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

• Coordinatethe administrative processes of internal assessments, including KS3 GLAssessments, Pearson Set Assignments and other NEA/internal units.
• Supportwith the setup and organisation of internal assessments, to includegenerating seating plans, arranging rooms and liaising with IT Support forPC based assessments.
• Supportwith the effective running of internal assessments and to be responsiblefor maintaining accurate records of the attendance to these sessions.
• Whereappropriate, liaise with the Strategic Lead and Departments to ensure thatstudents are given opportunities to catch up on any missed assessments ina timely manner.
• Uponcompletion of internal assessments, support with the collation of work fordepartments and subsequent submission of marks/work to Exam Boards.
• Keepan accurate record of in-class assessment dispensation requests fromdepartments and support with coordinating the staffing of theseassessments using the Exam Team’s bank of invigilators.
• Supportwith ad-hoc reader and/or scribe dispensation arrangements, if required.
• Supportwith the review and update of annual Assessment Policies and Practices.
• Befamiliar with exam board regulations and requirements in order to supportwith external exam invigilation or supervision, where required.
• Deputise,or provide cover, for members of the Exams Team, as required by theStrategic Lead.

Data Administration

• Supportthe Data Team to maintain accurate data records across Academy datasystems.
• Supportwith the general day-to-day administration of the Academy’s MIS, toinclude data extraction, data uploads or ad-hoc student class changes.
• Ifrequired, support with the generation of student progress targets fromKS2/KS4 exam data.
• Supportthe Strategic Lead with the general administration of marksheets forassessment, attitude and progress data collection.
• Supportthe Data Team with the upload of assessment data across Academy Datasystems.

Data Reporting

• Assistthe Strategic Lead with the checking and accurate entry of assessment datafor the diarised data collection processes.
• Supportwith the generation and publication of regular student progress reports asrequired.Uponrequest, support with the production of various data reports using datafrom the Academy MIS.
• Supportwith basic analysis of data and initiate/suggest further reports todevelop Academy reporting.

Other

• Ensuredata protection policies are adhered to at all times.
• Engagein regular training and development opportunities, as appropriate for therole.
• Carryout any other reasonable duties as requested by the Strategic Lead, and tosupport the wider Data and Exams Team during periods of pressure orabsence.

Commitment to safeguarding

Tove Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance check.

Arranging a visit to Grace Academy Darlaston

Cardinal Way, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 4AW