Exams, Data Insights and Systems Manager

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Rewards Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

On-site gym facilities

Inclusive school community

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies in Bridgwater is seeking an Exams, Data Insights and Systems Manager to lead the Academy's MIS, examinations systems and related digital platforms. You will produce and analyse school-wide data to support senior leaders and ensure data quality.

The role covers statutory data returns, exam administration, and improvements through automation while collaborating across phases to drive school improvement. Excellent organisational and IT skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with school MIS systems and whole-school data management.
• Strong data analytic capabilities and IT skills.
• Understanding of data quality and governance in education.
• Ability to organise and coordinate complex data processes.

Responsibilities

• Leading the day-to-day management and development of the Academy's MIS, examinations systems and associated digital platforms.
• Producing and analysing whole-school reports, dashboards and data to support senior leaders with decision-making and school improvement.
• Leading statutory data returns, including the School Census, assessment returns and examination data submissions.
• Managing the full internal and external examination cycle, ensuring compliance with JCQ and awarding body requirements.
• Supporting colleagues to use MIS and data systems effectively and maintaining high standards of data quality across the Academy.
• Identifying opportunities to improve systems and processes through automation, digital workflows and effective use of technology.

Skills

MIS systems experience

Data analysis

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Exams, Data Insights and Systems Manager

Employer:

Teaching Vacancies

Location:

Parkway, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4QY

Pay:

Meets national minimum wage

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

20/09/2026

About this job

What skills and experience we're looking for of the Academy's operations, working closely with senior leaders and colleagues across both phases of the school to ensure our systems, examinations and whole-school information are accurate, effective and compliant.

Key responsibilities will include:

Leading the day-to-day management and development of the Academy's MIS, examinations systems and associated digital platforms.

Producing and analysing whole-school reports, dashboards and data to support senior leaders with decision-making and school improvement.

Leading statutory data returns, including the School Census, assessment returns and examination data submissions.

Managing the full internal and external examination cycle, ensuring compliance with JCQ and awarding body requirements.

Supporting colleagues to use MIS and data systems effectively and maintaining high standards of data quality across the Academy.

Identifying opportunities to improve systems and processes through automation, digital workflows and effective use of technology.

You will have experience of working with school MIS systems and whole-school data within an educational setting, alongside strong analytical, IT and organisational skills.

A working knowledge of JCQ regulations and examinations administration is also essential.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working across data, systems and examinations and is looking for a varied role where they can make a real contribution to the effective running and continued improvement of the Academy.

What the school offers its staff We care about our staff and are committed to creating a positive and supportive working environment.

In addition to salary, we offer:

• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of over 19%
• Employee Reward Scheme, including high street discounts and access to a staff wellbeing centre
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to on-site gym facilities at selected locations
• A welcoming and inclusive school community Commitment to safeguarding Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment.

Our mission is that all children achieve.

This post is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all applicants, which will include a check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

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