Data and Exams Office Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Cheddar; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Cheddar is seeking an enthusiastic professional to join their Exams and Assessment Department. The successful candidate will be meticulous and organised, demonstrating excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include administrative processes and IT proficiency, especially in Excel. The role offers various staff benefits, including training, development opportunities, and enrollment in the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Benefits

Reduced leisure centre membership

Cycle to work scheme

24/7 counselling helpline

Continued professional development

Local Government Pension Scheme with generous contributions

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and meticulous professional.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organised and a team player.

Responsibilities

• Work within the Exams and Assessment Department.
• Demonstrate high attention to detail.
• Ability to organise effectively in a fast-moving environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Experience in administrative processes

High capability in IT packages

Excellent organisational skills

Ability to meet deadlines

Tools

Excel

Educational software (e.g., Bromcom)

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and meticulous professional to work within our Exams and Assessment Department at The Kings Academy. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a keen eye for detail and accuracy. You will be highly organised, a team player and have the ability to work on your own initiative.

Candidates will need to demonstrate the following:

• High level of attention to detail
• Experience of administrative processes and procedures
• High level capability in the use of IT packages, particularly Excel. Experience of working with educational software such as Bromcom is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-moving environment, often with conflicting priorities
• Ability to organise effectively and to meet deadlines
• There will be a requirement for candidates to start at 8.00 am during busy examination periods

What the school offers its staff

What we can offer:

• Professional induction, training and continued professional development opportunities.
• Staff benefits including reduced leisure centre membership and cycle to work scheme.
• A staff assistance programme with specialist provider, CareFirst who provide a 24/7 free phone helpline, or face-to-face counselling for every employee in the Wessex family.
• Exciting opportunities as part of a growing multi-academy Trust.
• As a member of support staff at Kings Academy, employed by the Wessex Learning Trust, you will be enrolled in the Local Government Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution in excess of 20%, subject to pension eligibility criteria.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Wessex Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding young people and promoting the welfare of children, and all staff appointed will undergo online checks and be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.