Exams & Assessment Officer

Outwood Grange Academies Trust; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

CPD opportunities

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Free on-site parking

Employee discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Outwood Academy Brumby in Scunthorpe is seeking an organised Examinations Officer to ensure accurate management and running of all examinations, in line with JCQ regulations. You will manage the MIS entries, invigilation timetabling, and distribution of papers and results, while maintaining pupil tracking data.

The role involves data analysis of assessment trends, producing reports for leaders, and sharing student assessment data with parents. Experience with SIMS is desirable.

Qualifications

• A Level 3 qualification in a relevant discipline is essential.
• Experience with statistical analysis, MIS, data collection, and examinations administration.
• Strong communication, ICT skills (especially Excel), and ability to work under pressure with deadlines.
• Experience using educational management information systems such as SIMS is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage MIS entries and liaise with examination boards.
• Oversee invigilation timetabling, training and supervising invigilators.
• Manage security and distribution of examination papers and results.
• Coordinate pupil census and pupil tracking data, analyse assessment data and trends, and produce reports.
• Provide parents with student assessment data.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

Communication

Education

A Level 3 qualification

Tools

SIMS

Job description

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 Brumby. As Principal, it's my privilege to introduce you to our academy of 750 friendly students in the heart of Scunthorpe. We are deeply committed to the pursuit of excellence and to nurturing the potential of every child and staff member. By 2028, we will be celebrating 10 years of making a difference in our community. What distinguishes us is our incredible staff team, who share a strong belief in the transformative power of education. We thrive on making positive, supportive relationships with everyone and foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth. We are looking for inspirational, dedicated professionals who will add value both academically and through involvement in the fabric of learning beyond the classroom. If you share our passion for making a meaningful difference, we would be thrilled to welcome you to our team. I look forward to meeting you.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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? We offer a supportive package focusing on professional advancement, secure benefits, and work-life balance:

• 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.