Data & Exams Manager

Protocol Education Ltd; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Wellbeing initiatives

Community ethos

Competitive salary

Job summary

Protocol Education is assisting a thriving Leeds secondary school to appoint a Data and Exams Manager. You will oversee student data, assessment information and all exam processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance across the school.

Working with senior leaders, teaching staff and examination boards, you will coordinate Census returns, entries and results days, while training staff on data systems and reporting. The role demands strong organisation and IT skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school data or examinations environment.
• Knowledge of MIS systems such as SIMS, Arbor or Bromcom.
• Understanding of GCSE and/or A-Level examination processes.
• Experience analysing and presenting data to stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead administration and development of the school's MIS.
• Maintain accurate student data and GDPR compliance.
• Produce regular reports to support senior leadership decisions.
• Manage census returns and statutory reporting requirements.
• Coordinate internal and external examinations.
• Recruit, train and manage invigilators.
• Coordinate access arrangements and special considerations.

Skills

Data management

Attention to detail

GDPR compliance

MS Excel

Stakeholder communication

Tools

SIMS

Arbor

Bromcom

Job description

Data and Exams Manager

West Yorkshire
Competitive Salary
Full-Time | Temporary
Secondary School
Recruitment Partner: Protocol Education

About the Role

Protocol Education is delighted to be working in partnership with a thriving and ambitious secondary school in Leeds to recruit an experienced Data and Exams Manager. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised and detail-oriented professional to play a pivotal role in supporting the school's operational success.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the effective management of student data, assessment information, and all internal and external examination processes. Working closely with senior leaders, teaching staff, examination boards, and external agencies, you will ensure the highest standards of accuracy, compliance, and reporting across the school.

Key Responsibilities

Data Management

• Lead the administration and development of the school's Management Information System (MIS).
• Maintain accurate student data and ensure compliance with GDPR and statutory requirements.
• Produce regular reports and analysis to support senior leadership decision-making.
• Manage census returns and statutory reporting requirements.
• Support assessment and progress tracking processes across the school.
• Deliver training and guidance to staff on data systems and reporting.

Exams Management

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee all internal and external examinations.
• Act as the school's primary contact with examination boards.
• Ensure all examinations are administered in accordance with JCQ and awarding body regulations.
• Manage examination entries, amendments, results days, and post-results services.
• Recruit, train, and manage invigilators.
• Coordinate access arrangements and special consideration processes where required.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience working within a school data or examinations environment.
• Excellent knowledge of school MIS systems such as SIMS, Arbor or Bromcom.
• A strong understanding of GCSE and/or A-Level examination processes and regulations.
• Experience analysing and presenting data to a range of stakeholders.
• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet strict deadlines.
• Advanced IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel.

Desirable

• Experience managing school census returns.
• Knowledge of JCQ regulations and examination procedures.
• Experience leading or supervising administrative staff.

What the School Offers

• A supportive and collaborative leadership team.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A positive working environment with a strong community ethos.
• Access to employee wellbeing initiatives.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Safeguarding Statement

Protocol Education and our partner school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references in line with safer recruitment practices.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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