Data & Exams Manager

Ark; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly CPD sessions

Line management meetings

Pension scheme

Ark rewards

Interest-free loans

EAP

Job summary

Ark Bolingbroke Academy, based in London, seeks a Data & Exams Manager to ensure data integrity and provide insights into pupil learning and behaviour. You will oversee the full cycle of internal and external examinations and ensure JCQ compliance.

The role reports to the Assistant Principal, starts January 2027, and offers a permanent contract with term-time pattern and pro-rata salary.

Qualifications

• Analytical and detail-oriented approach to data and reporting.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Strong commitment to supporting positive student outcomes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Detail-oriented

Proactive mindset

Multitasking

Student outcomes focus

Job description

About The Role

We’re proud to share that our school has been recognised as a top-performing secondary school nationally, receiving a Top 10% badge for Employee Line Management in the Spring 2026 census with The Engagement Platform (TEP).

The Role

The Data & Exams Manager is a vital role responsible for high standard of data integrity within the Academy. Your reporting will provide meaningful insight into pupil learning and behaviour. You will take strategic and operational responsibility for the school’s data systems, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and effective use of all student information. You will oversee and coordinate the full cycle of internal and external examinations, maintain compliance with JCQ regulations, and produce statutory, performance, and assessment reports that support informed decision making across the school.

Reports to: Assistant Principal

Start date: January 2027

Contract: Permanent, 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. Term-time only (TTO) + 5 weeks over school holidays

Salary: Ark Support Payscale Grade 8, Point 24-28 (£39,832 - £42,126) – Actual Salary subject to pro-rata

Closing Date: Thursday, 1st October 2026

Our ideal candidate will be/have:

• Analytical and detail-oriented approach to work.
• Proactive and solution-focused mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Strong commitment to supporting positive student outcomes.
• Enthusiastic and positive attitude towards work.

Please contact hr@arkbolingbrokeacademy if you have any questions.

Benefits

• Weekly CPD sessions and twice as many training days as standard.
• Dedicated line management meetings
• Encouragement to staff to develop their own ideas and projects within their departments and beyond.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers
• Interest-free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.

About Us

At Ark Bolingbroke Academy, we are a courageous, compassionate community - empowering excellence. We are a value lead organisation, being bold within every aspect of our lives at school.

Our talented teaching and support staff insist on high educational standards every single day, and their commitment is shown in our excellent results, with over 80% of our students achieving a top-third university or top 100 apprenticeship.

We want all staff to thrive, modelling leadership and determination to the pupils and students within our rich and diverse academy, working together to fulfil our vision of creating a centre of excellence within our local community.

Diversity and inclusion:

We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark’s diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link.

Safeguarding statement:

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click this link.

Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience.