School Administrator Role - Exams and Assessment Assistant

Role: Exams and Assessment Assistant

Academy: Outwood Academy Newbold

Start Date: As soon as possible

Salary (Actual Salary): £23,851.05 - £24,230.11

Working Pattern: Temporary until 31st August 2027. 37 Hours Per Week, Term Time plus 10 days

Located in the attractive village of Newbold in Chesterfield, a short drive from the beauty of the Peak District in Derbyshire and the thriving city of Sheffield, Outwood Academy Newbold is a school with a clear and persuasive ethos. We believe that children never achieve their full potential if their time at school is wasted, and consequently we expect our staff to bring out the best in each and every student. Our diverse curriculum has something for everyone, with extra guidance for those requiring additional support, and we do whatever it takes to help young people develop a sense of responsibility – towards themselves, each other, their community and the wider world. We are extremely proud of the transformation our academy has started and our welcoming and supportive culture and climate will engage you immediately. If you share our worldview and want to make a real difference to the lives of young people in Chesterfield, you can join us in transforming futures.

Required to start as soon as possible, we have an exciting opportunity and are looking to recruit a temporary Exam and Assessment Assistant with a view to it becoming permanent.

Are you highly detail-oriented and proficient in handling sensitive data, ready to play a critical supporting role in the academy’s examination and assessment processes? Do you want to ensure that all administrative and logistical elements of student progress tracking are managed accurately and efficiently? The overall purpose of this post is to assist the Examinations and Assessment Officer in supporting the accurate management of all examinations and maintaining accurate pupil tracking data.

Outwood Academy Newbold places students at the centre of everything it does, with a focus on creating a culture of success, a positive climate for learning, and increased student attainment.

The Assistant supports the Exams Officer in the management of examinations and pupil tracking data. Data duties include assisting in data production, supporting the use of 'Praising Stars', and assisting in the statistical analysis of assessment trends. They produce relevant reports from 'Praising Stars' on targets, progress, and attendance, and print reports for parents.

Examination support involves assisting with the exams MIS, distributing timetables and letters, organising invigilation timetabling and training, and ensuring the timely receipt of mark sheets. They must comply and be familiar with all JCQ regulations.

Essential experience is working with management information and data collection. Essential skills include strong written and verbal communication, proficiency in standard ICT packages including Excel, and the ability to work effectively under pressure while managing deadlines. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to respect confidentiality, analyse data, and relate sympathetically to students.

Desirable experience includes assisting with or organising educational examinations and experience in the use of educational management information systems. The individual must be willing and able to enhance their qualifications.