Timetable & Curriculum Optimisation Lead

Goffs Academy; Churchgate; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership development

CPD access

Nursery provision

Employee assistance programme

Gym membership discount

Cycle-to-work

Car valet service

Sick pay allowances

Autumn half term

Job summary

Goffs Academy, part of Generations Multi Academy Trust, seeks a Curriculum & Timetable Officer to join from September 2026. You will construct and optimise the whole-school timetable, balancing curriculum needs, staffing and room capacity to maximise teaching hours and resources.

Reporting to SLT, you will manage timetable changes, GCSE/A-Level option blocks, and ensure MIS data integrity across the system, supporting staff and student outcomes in a busy 11-18 environment.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above or equivalent.
• Experience in secondary school administration, data or operations.
• Experience using MIS in a school context.
• Analytical, logical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to learn complex scheduling software quickly.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support construction of the whole-school timetable using scheduling software.
• Manage in-year timetable adjustments due to staff changes or curriculum updates.
• Optimise use of classrooms and facilities to minimise disruptions.
• Assist in creating GCSE and A-Level option blocks and subject allocation.
• Ensure MIS is populated with curriculum structures, class lists and teacher assignments.
• Oversee year rollover and setup for a new academic year.
• Generate reports on class sizes and staff utilisation for SLT.
• Serve as primary contact for Heads of Department on scheduling queries.
• Resolve clashes with focus on staff wellbeing and student outcomes.
• Support Curriculum and Options events across key stages.
• Provide admin support to SLT with email, calendar and stakeholder comms.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Timetabling

Data analysis

Communication

Prioritisation

Problem solving

Education

Relevant degree in data/math/ICT

GCSE English & Maths

Tools

Arbor

Timetablr

MIS

Job description

Goffs Academy, part of Generations Multi Academy Trust, seeks a Curriculum & Timetable Officer to join from September 2026. You will construct and optimise the whole-school timetable, balancing curriculum needs, staffing and room capacity to maximise teaching hours and resources.

Reporting to SLT, you will manage timetable changes, GCSE/A-Level option blocks, and ensure MIS data integrity across the system, supporting staff and student outcomes in a busy 11-18 environment.