Exams and Assessment Assistant

TES FE News; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive educational institution in Wakefield is seeking a professional to assist with pupil tracking and examination management. The successful candidate will need excellent communication skills and strong Microsoft Office proficiency. This role involves supporting academic standards and providing administrative assistance within a supportive environment. The position offers training for essential tools and requires a commitment to safeguarding children.

Qualifications

• Professional individuals with a focus on pupil tracking and assessment data.
• Experience in managing examinations and providing administrative support.
• Training will be provided for all aspects of the role.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Examinations and Assessment Officer in pupil tracking.
• Support the management of all examinations.
• Provide administration and data support to students.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Good time management

Ability to multitask

Strong IT skills in Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)

SIMS

Job description

Job Overview

37 hours per week during term time plus five days

Required As Soon As Possible

Outwood Grange Academy seeks applications from professional individuals for this key role. The successful candidate will assist the Examinations and Assessment Officer in maintaining accurate pupil tracking of key assessment data, thereby assisting the SLT and Curriculum Leaders in raising standards within teaching and learning. You will also support the accurate management of all examinations, provide administration and data support to students within the academy and provide Business Services with data management and administration support.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, good time management, and the ability to multitask and work to tight deadlines. Strong IT skills, specifically in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), are essential, and experience of SIMS would be a definite advantage but is not essential as training will be provided on all aspects of the role.

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If you are interested or have any further questions regarding the role, we invite you to get in touch with Paris Allette (Exams and Assessment Officer) on [e-mail].

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Closing date: 4 September 2025.

Interview date: 10 September 2025.

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Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.