Data and Assessment Officer

BEDFORD HIGH SCHOOL; Wigan, Bedford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Bedford High School is seeking an organized and proactive administrator to join our team on a temporary maternity cover contract. The role involves handling a range of administrative tasks with strong IT and communication skills, while supporting safeguarding and school operations.

The position is 37 hours per week, term-time (37 weeks per year). The salary is on the Grade 6 scale, £27,471 to £30,314 per annum, with an emphasis on teamwork and professional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Organised and proactive individual with good attention to detail.
• Able to manage a range of administrative tasks.
• Good IT and communication skills.
• Capable of working both in a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support across departments.
• Handle IT and communication tasks with accuracy.
• Work as part of a team and also solo.
• Salary on the national pay scale Grade 6 (£27,471–£30,314).

Skills

Organised

IT skills

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

All offers of employment are conditional subject to an enhanced disclosure with child barred list, appropriate overseas checks, medical clearance, relevant qualification certificates and references satisfactory to the school.

In line with recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence for all shortlisted candidates, you will be required to complete a self declaration of any criminal records or information that would make you unsuitable to work with children.

At Bedford High School safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and to adhere to the school's safeguarding policies and procedures.

All candidates must be legally entitled to work in the UK and comply with the Immigrations, Asylum and Nationality Act regulations. Applications from all sections of the community are welcome.

This post involves working with children, young people or vulnerable adults and is therefore Exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

Shortlisted candidates are also required to complete a self declaration of any criminal records or information that would make you unsuitable to work with children.

An organized and proactive individual, with good attention to detail, who can manage a range of different administrative tasks. You'll enjoy working as part of a team and also solo. You'll have good IT and communication skills and connect well with others.

Salary: Grade 6, £27,471 - £30,314 per annum.

37 hours per week, term time, working 37 weeks per year

Temporary (maternity leave cover)

Required for as soon as possible

Do you want to work at a school where staff thrive and students flourish? Where relationships matter, where wellbeing isn't just a slogan, and where colleagues genuinely enjoy coming to work?

Do you want to join a school where staff feel valued, supported and proud of what they achieve together?

Here's what sets us apart:

A Warm, Supportive Team

You'll join colleagues who collaborate daily, celebrate success and share a mission to provide an exceptional experience for every student.

A School That Truly Invests in Staff

We offer high-quality CPD, coaching, mentoring and leadership development. Our staff retention is strong because colleagues feel supported, trusted and appreciated.

Wellbeing Comes First

A dedicated wellbeing hour, Mental Health First Aiders, family-friendly policies and a culture that actively protects worklife balance.

And most importantly, you'll feel the difference the moment you walk through the door.

As one colleague shared: "I'm very happy here and feel respected and looked after."