Data and Exams Assistant

Northern Education Trust; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional educational trust in Gateshead is seeking a proactive Data & Exams Assistant. You will ensure the smooth execution of examination procedures and provide high-quality administrative support. The ideal candidate should be highly organized, experience with Bromcom is desirable, and can meet tight deadlines. This role offers professional development opportunities and benefits such as free onsite parking and flu vaccinations.

Benefits

Professional development support

Free flu vaccinations

Free onsite parking

Flexible working requests accommodated

Qualifications

• Proven experience in administrative roles, focusing on data management and examination processes.
• Ability to adapt and work swiftly in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of GDPR and safeguarding policies.

Responsibilities

• Manage examination entries and coordinate seating plans.
• Support statutory returns and produce bespoke reports.
• Prepare results and collate certificates for presentation events.
• Provide general administrative support while adhering to policies.

Skills

Highly organized

Experience with Bromcom

Ability to meet tight deadlines

Understanding JCQ regulations

Innovative thinking

Tools

Bromcom

Job description

Role Overview

Thorp Academy is seeking a proactive and detail‑oriented Data & Exams Assistant to join our academy team. This is a vital role focused on ensuring the integrity and smooth execution of all internal and external examination procedures. You will provide high‑quality administrative support across examinations and data management.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage examination entries via Bromcom, coordinating seating plans and ensuring secure storage of papers.
• Support statutory returns (Census), set up assessment templates and produce bespoke reports for senior leadership.
• Prepare results, collate certificates for presentation evenings.
• Provide broader administrative help, including answering calls and filing, while adhering to strict GDPR and safeguarding policies.

Qualifications

• Highly organized, capable of meeting tight deadlines.
• Experience with Bromcom and JCQ regulations highly desirable.
• Innovative, able to work within a fast‑paced environment.

Benefits & Opportunities

• Opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools.
• Chance to apply for leadership roles within the Deeps structure, taking on a whole school leadership project.
• Support and expertise of Director of Subjects.
• A full and detailed programme of support and development for all.
• Comprehensive professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.
• Free flu vaccinations.
• Free onsite parking.
• Flexible working requests accommodated.

Safeguarding and Recruitment

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre‑employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.