Data Manager & Examinations Officer

Supply Desk; Chesham Bois; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An outstanding secondary school in the Amersham area seeks a Data Manager & Examinations Officer for a full-time, permanent role. You will oversee data management and ensure compliance in all examinations, utilizing strong ICT skills for effective performance reporting. This position offers a unique opportunity to impact student success and school improvement while working closely with the educational leadership team.

Qualifications

• Experienced in data management and examination protocols.
• Able to collate, analyze, and report student performance data.
• Excellent organizational skills with compliance experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage the school's MIS and ensure accurate data entry.
• Lead all aspects of internal and external examination processes.
• Train staff in using data systems and support academic improvement.

Skills

Strong ICT skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Data Manager & Examinations Officer - Outstanding Secondary School, Buckinghamshire

Location: Amersham area

Start Date: September 2025 (or earlier if available)

Contract Type: Full-time, permanent

Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)

Are you an experienced and detail-oriented data professional with a solid understanding of school assessment systems and exam protocols? Our client, a high-achieving secondary school in the Amersham area, is looking for a Data Manager & Examinations Officer to join their dynamic team.

This is a vital role within the school, offering the opportunity to work at the heart of its assessment and performance systems. You'll be responsible for managing the entire examinations process (internal and external), while also leading on the collection, analysis, and reporting of key student data to support academic performance and school improvement.

Reporting directly to the Associate Deputy Headteacher, this dual-purpose role covers both data management and exams administration. You will:

• Oversee the school's MIS (SIMS), ensuring accurate and timely data entry and reporting

• Collate, analyse and report on student progress and performance using systems like SISRA

• Support staff with data interpretation for intervention and strategic planning

• Ensure data returns to the Local Authority and DfE are accurate and completed on time

• Import and process key stage data and support school census returns

• Train and support staff in using SIMS and data systems

• Manage all internal and external examinations, ensuring full compliance with JCQ regulations

• Liaise with exam boards and handle exam entries, coursework submissions, and results processing

• Recruit, train and manage a team of Exam Invigilators

• Coordinate with SEN staff to implement access arrangements

• Securely manage all exam materials and results dissemination

• Oversee post-results services (e.g. reviews of marking, access to scripts)

We're looking for someone highly organised, calm under pressure, and committed to excellence in both data management and exam administration.

• Strong ICT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office and Excel

• Experience working to tight deadlines

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy