Exams and Assessment Officer

Teaching Vacancies; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Local Government Pension Scheme

CPD opportunities

Flexible leave

25 days holiday

On-site parking

Employee discounts

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Outwood Grange Academies Trust is seeking an organised Examinations Administrator to manage all examination processes in compliance with JCQ regulations. You will handle MIS, liaise with boards, schedule invigilation, and train invigilators while ensuring security of papers and results.

The role involves data management, including student census and pupil tracking, analysing trends, and producing reports for leaders. Strong communication and Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Essential experience with statistical analysis, MIS and data collection.
• A Level 3 qualification in a relevant discipline is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work under pressure with competing deadlines.
• Proficiency with ICT packages, especially Excel; SIMS experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage all administration and operational aspects of examinations in compliance with JCQ regulations.
• Oversee MIS for entries, liaise with boards, invigilation timetabling, and training invigilators.
• Secure distribution of examination papers and results.
• Coordinate student census data and pupil tracking using appropriate tools.
• Analyse assessment data and produce reports for managers and senior leadership.
• Provide parents with pupil assessment data.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Management information systems

Data collection

Effective communication

Education

A Level 3 qualification

Tools

Excel

SIMS

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Officer manages all administrative and operational aspects of examinations, ensuring accuracy and full compliance with JCQ regulations. This includes managing the MIS for entries, liaising with boards, overseeing invigilation timetabling, training/supervising invigilators, and managing the security and distribution of examination papers and results.

The role also involves critical data management: coordinating the student census, using 'Praising Stars' for pupil tracking, undertaking statistical analysis of assessment data and trends for departmental managers and SLT, and producing reports to identify underachieving students. They provide all parents with student assessment data.

A Level 3 qualification in a relevant discipline is essential. Essential experience includes working with statistical analysis, management information, and data collection, as well as assisting with or organising educational examinations. Candidates should possess the ability to effectively communicate, use standard ICT packages, particularly Excel, and work well under pressure while managing competing deadlines. A key skill is the ability to analyse data and present it clearly. Experience in the use of educational management information systems, including SIMS, is desirable.

What the school offers its staff

Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) places staff development at the heart of its strategy to deliver excellence, aiming to recruit, develop, and retain the best staff through the Outwood Institute of Education (OIE).

What will we do for you?

• Secure Pay & Pension: Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Training & Progression: Access to diverse CPD opportunities, including apprenticeships and vocational qualifications.
• Flexibility & Leave: Flexible family policies, enhanced occupational benefits (with no qualifying period), and 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays for non-term time staff. (Holiday for part-time staff is calculated on a pro-rata basis)
• Wellbeing & Perks: Dedicated mental well-being strategy, free on-site parking, employee discounts, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.

Further details about the role

Are you an exceptionally organised and meticulous professional with deep knowledge of examination procedures and data management systems? Do you thrive in a high-stakes environment where accuracy and adherence to national regulations are paramount to student success?

The purpose of this post is to ensure the accurate management and running of all examinations, and maintain accurate pupil tracking data to assist leaders in raising standards.

Welcome from the Principal

Thank you for your interest in the vacancy at Outwood Academy Kirkby.

Situated near Nottingham and Mansfield, we are driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence and an unwavering belief in the potential of every child. As one of the newest academies in the Trust, we have already achieved significant progress: our outcomes are in the top 1% nationally for school transformations, with a progress score uplift of over 1.5 in just two years. We have also seen a 5.5% year-on-year rise in student attendance and are looking forward to moving into a brand-new state-of-the-art building.

Our incredible team is dedicated and passionate, motivated by the transformative power of education and a deep commitment to the community. We value collaboration, innovation, and a growth mindset to provide the best learning experience for every child.

As part of the Outwood Family, committed to transforming lives and raising standards, we would be delighted to welcome you to our team if you share our passion for making a real difference.

I look forward to meeting you.

If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Racheal Renshaw (HR Assistant) at [e-mail].

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Please note, we reserve the right to close advertisements early, either on the advertised closing date, or sooner if required.

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.