Data & Exams Assistant

Waingels; Normanton on Trent; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Waingels College is seeking a Data & Exams Assistant to support student data management and examinations administration in a busy secondary school.

Role is 25 hours per week, term time only, with a Grade 4 SCP 7–11 range (£27,274–£29,070 FTE). Actual salary ranges from £15,377.30 to £16,389.90 per annum, pro‑rata for term time only. Training on Arbor and data processes is provided.

Qualifications

• Organised and detailed administrative work.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills required.
• Proficient with IT systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Support the administration of internal and external examinations.
• Maintain accurate student information within Arbor.
• Assist with school census and statutory returns.
• Produce reports and data for school leaders and staff.
• Support assessment data collection and validation.
• Help ensure examinations run efficiently and in line with JCQ requirements.
• Provide high-quality administrative support across the data and exams function.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

IT skills

Tools

Arbor

Microsoft Office

Job description

Waingels

Data & Exams Assistant

25 hours per week

Term Time only

Grade 4 SCP 7 to 11 (£27,274 to £29,070 FTE)

Actual salary of £15,377.30 to £16,389.90 per annum

We are seeking to appoint an organised, detail-focused and enthusiastic Data & Exams Assistant to support the smooth operation of student data management and examinations administration within our busy secondary school. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who enjoys working with systems, data and processes while contributing to students' success and the efficient running of the school.

About the Role

The successful postholder will:

Support the administration of internal and external examinations.

Maintain accurate student information within Arbor.

Assist with school census and statutory returns.

Produce reports and data for school leaders and staff.

Support assessment data collection and validation.

Help ensure examinations are run efficiently and in line with JCQ requirements.

Provide high-quality administrative support across the data and exams function.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

Has excellent organisational and administrative skills.

Is highly accurate and pays close attention to detail.

Is confident using IT systems and Microsoft Office.

Can prioritise workload and meet deadlines.

Has strong communication skills and a professional approach.

Ideally has experience of Arbor, education data or examinations administration, although training can be provided for the right candidate.

What We Offer

A supportive and welcoming staff team.

Access to a modern Management Information System (Arbor) with appropriate training.

Opportunities to develop expertise in school data and examinations.

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

If you feel your values and ethos align with ours, this is an exciting opportunity for you.

The school is committed to safeguarding, equal opportunities and to promoting the welfare of all staff and students