Data & Exams Officer

David Ross Education Trust; Frampton CP; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working patterns

Health & Wellbeing Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Awards and Recognition Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

David Ross Education Trust is seeking an Exams Officer to manage the administration of all examinations and invigilation in a large secondary academy. You will liaise with exam boards, handle timetables, and ensure JCQ compliance while maintaining accurate records and secure handling of papers.

The role involves using the Bromcom MIS, generating regular reports, and supporting statutory returns. This is a permanent, term-time schedule with 37 hours weekly across 39 weeks per year.

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent with English and Maths.
• Experience in an examination role with accurate records.
• Good ICT skills to support learning and record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the smooth running of internal and external examinations in JCQ-compliant manner.
• Liaise with examination boards to ensure accurate administration and rules compliance.
• Disseminate examination information to staff, pupils and parents/carers.
• Complete examination entries and securely handle papers.
• Organise external invigilators and provide training.
• Manage the Bromcom MIS for the academy and assist reports.
• Input data, run reports, and highlight trends and risks.
• Support timetable creation and ensure statutory returns are completed on time.
• Collaborate with suppliers of analytical data systems as needed.
• Work on a term-time schedule: 37 hours/week, 39 weeks/year.

Skills

Examination admin

Communication

Record keeping

Liaison with boards

Data reporting

Education

GCSE level/NVQ2 or equivalent

Tools

Bromcom MIS

Job description

To be responsible for the overall smooth running of internal and external examinations, ensuring that all related administration and preparation is undertaken in accordance with the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) regulations (on behalf of the JCQ member awarding bodies) and/or awarding body rules for exam administration in a consistent and secure fashion, thereby helping to maintain the integrity of the assessment process

To liaise with examination boards to ensure the accurate administration of all examinations, including ensuring compliance with examination board rules, coursework requirements

To disseminate examination information to staff, pupils and parents/carers, including exam and invigilation timetables, guidelines and querying results.

Complete examination entries and securely store and send completed examination papers to external examination boards ensuring all deadlines are met.

Organise the academy's external invigilators, including training and ensuring up-to-date information is provided to them.

Be responsible for the local management of the MIS System (Bromcom) for a large Secondary Academy.

Input data, check information and run reports for Principals, Area Data Manager, Area Data Officer and Improvement Cluster Leads to help highlight trends, results, best practice and potential risks.

Work with the Central Data Team in the creation and implementation of the academy timetable

Be responsible for ensuring that statutory returns are completed accurately and on time.

To support the Central Data Team in liaisons with suppliers of analytical data systems to help develop appropriate systems

This is a permanent role working 37 hours a week 39 weeks a year - Term Time Only

About our Academy We are unapologetically ambitious and have the highest expectations and aspirations for our students throughout Years 7 to 11. We want all students to achieve highly, but alongside academic excellence, we aim to develop young people who leave the academy with a secure sense of identity and understanding of diversity and as well-rounded confident young people who are ready and able to embrace the challenges of adult life

• Educated to GCSE level/ NVQ-level 2 or equivalent, including English and Mathematics
• Experience in an examination role with excellent communication skills at a range of levels.
• Good people skills with an ability to command the respect of students and collaborate effectively with staff.
• Good communication skills and good command of spoken and written English
• Proven experience in maintaining accurate records and the safe storage of confidential information
• An understanding of how to use ICT to support learning and record keeping., We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust's mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education. We broaden the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities. We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens. Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment. Our aim is to be the country's top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 36 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics. The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust. All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.

• NJC13 £30,023 FTE - £26,371.55 PRO RATA per annum
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Awards and Recognition Scheme
• Flexible working patterns
• Benefits Platform : Health & Wellbeing Programme : Cycle to Work Scheme