Exams and Administrator Officer

Wigan Council; Wigan; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Dean Trust Wigan is seeking an Exams and Administrator Officer to join our team. You will support the Exams and Admin Teams, handling data collection, MIS reporting, and the production of school reports for KS3 and KS4.

Prior experience in exams or administration is helpful, but training is provided. Working 37 hours per week, term-time plus 2 weeks, 40 weeks per year, this permanent post starts October 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in data collection and producing school reports.
• Ability to manage MIS data and tracking systems.
• Experience with examinations administration and related processes.
• Strong administrative support skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to generate and interpret reporting for parents and SLT.

Responsibilities

• Assist in data collection and production of school reports for KS3 and KS4.
• Assist in creating and maintaining faculty tracking systems and reporting MIS data.
• Manage administration of internal and external examinations.
• Provide wider admin support to Headteacher and Assessment Lead.
• Coordinate with parents and staff regarding reports and exams.

Skills

Data handling

MIS data

Examinations admin

Administrative support

Reporting

Tools

SISRA

Job description

Please note the employer for this position is not Wigan Council

Dean Trust Wigan

Green Hey
Orrell
Wigan
WN5 ODQ

Salary: Grade 6, £26,801 - £29,575 per annum.

37 hours per week, term time plus 2 weeks, working 40 weeks per year

Permanent

Required for October 2026

The Dean Trust is seeking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic Exams and Administrator Officer to join our dedicated team at Dean Trust Wigan to support our Exams and Admin Teams.

If you have a background in Exams and/or Administration, we'd love to hear from you. Previous experience working in a school isn't required - we'll provide the support you need to transition into the role.

This is a fantastic opportunity to use your practical skills in a rewarding career, helping to inspire young people and make a real difference in the local community.

If you're ready for a change of pace and want your skills to have a lasting impact, we'd encourage you to apply!

Main Purpose of the Job:

The post holder will work with the Deputy Headteacher for Assessment & Reporting and:

• Assist in the data collection and production of school reports for KS3 and KS4
• Assist in creating and maintaining faculty tracking systems and reporting relevant MIS data when required
• To be responsible for managing the efficient and effective administration of all internal and external examinations within the school
• Provide wider administration support when requested from the Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team or Assessment Lead

Key Responsibilities:

Data and Assessment

• Assist in management, preparation and maintenance of MIS assessment manager and profiles
• Assist in management and production of interim and annual reports to parents in all year groups and to use data gathering from the reports
• Support the work of other administrators when required
• Assist in management of pupil progress and assessment windows in line with the school assessment cycle
• Assist in the school process for producing reports to parents
• Contribute to the statutory School Census Returns, co-ordinating with appropriate personnel to ensure data is accurate and complete
• To be the first point of contact for parents with queries about reports
• To prepare data to import into SISRA and other analysis tools
• To liaise with the Assessment Lead to ensure all external examination impact is accounted for
• Assist in production of termly assessment updates for specific groups of pupils for all year groups e.g.: SEN, CLA & pupil premium, providing key analysis and actions
• Assist in management, collation and distribution of assessment, conduct & concern reports to parents, form tutors and heads of learning after every data collection
• To be a point of reference to provide staff, parents and other agencies with data on request
• Assist in CATS administration by purchasing tests, setting up students and distributing results to interested parties
• To help to ensure all data is supplied in advance of pupil progress evenings and provide support where required

Examinations

• In liaison with the Assessment Lead, manage arrangements for the overall smooth running of internal and external examinations, ensuring that all related administration and preparation is undertaken
• Help to prepare and maintain exams calendar and key dates for staff to ensure deadlines are met
• To co-ordinate access arrangements with the SEN Department
• Responsible for safe receipt and secure storage of confidential materials, including safeguarding of sensitive information regarding candidates
• Receipt of certificates and prepare for presentation evening
• Help to disseminate examination information to staff, pupils, parents/carers, invigilators, including exam and invigilation timetables, regulations, guidelines and querying results
• Help to disseminate information to all SLT and Heads of Curriculum pertaining to examinations
• Organise the school's external invigilators, including training and ensuring up to date information is provided to them

Daily Cover Support

• In liaison with the SLT line link, manage and organise cover for absent staff both teaching and non-teaching.
• Organise and provide induction and support for supply staff both teaching and non-teaching.
• Provide administration support as and when required

All employees have the responsibility to:

• Ensure any documentation produced is to a high standard and is in line with the brand style
• Be aware and comply with policies and procedures relating to Safeguarding, child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to the appropriate person
• Participate in training and other learning activities as required
• Participate in the Academy's Performance Management process
• Provide appropriate guidance and supervision and assist in the training and development of staff as appropriate
• To promote the area of responsibility within the Academy and beyond
• To represent the Academy at events as appropriate
• To support and promote the Academy ethos
• To undertake any other duties and responsibilities as required that are covered by the general scope of the post
• To undertake any other reasonable duties at the request of the Chief Executive & Academy Principal, Executive Headteacher and Headteacher

For more information about the role please contact us on 01942 511987 or email [e-mail].

Thank you again for your interest in working for The Dean Trust. We look forward to hearing from you.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer committed to ensuring inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates including those from underrepresented groups, and/or with protected characteristics.

The Dean Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.

Closing Date: 17th September 2026

Interview date: TBC

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check