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Data and Exams Manager

Data and Exams Manager

The Deepings School

Lincolnshire

  • New
Salary:
£33,024.00 - £36,648.00 Annually (FTE) LCC NJC Grade 8 Scale Point 21 - 24 - Term Time Only + 2 weeks
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
1 December 2024

Job overview

About this Role


The Deepings School is a mixed 11-18 comprehensive school at the heart of The Deepings, a vibrant, growing community in South Lincolnshire. Our school is proud to be part of Anthem, a multi-academy trust that creates ambitious and successful schools where every child thrives.


The students at our school are amazing.  They were the driving force behind establishing our values of KINDNESS, RESPECT and AMBITION, recognising these fundamental values are pivotal to them thriving in their educational journey, whether during lessons or extra curricular activities. Our staff are equally as enthusiastic and ambitious for our students. Their contribution to our vision is to ensure that 'EVERY STUDENT TO THRIVE AND FEEL VALUED'.  Staff are dedicated to ensuring students can achieve beyond their expectations in the secondary phase of their education, with a desire to be ambitious and aspirational as a result.  The Deepings School is on a rapid journey of improvement, focussing on developing strong foundations of which to build an ambitious, thriving school for our community and beyond. 

Main Purpose

The Data and Exams Manager will play a crucial role in supporting the academic and administrative functions of The Deepings School and be part of a vibrant data community within the Anthem Schools Trust. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects of data related to the school, students, and their performance, as well as overseeing the administration of internal and external examinations.


Main Duties and Responsibilities

Data Management

  • Collect, maintain, analyse, and report on student performance data to support teaching and learning.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the school's management information system (MIS).
  • Day-to-day handling of in-house systems, including but not limited to managing assessment sheets, student records, timetable changes, ad hoc reporting, and so on.
  • Produce reports for parents around student attainment and progress.
  • Champion the use of automation and scheduling to save time for colleagues on administrative tasks.
  • Work alongside the Trust Data Manager, generating regular data reports for senior leadership, teachers, and other stakeholders.
  • Ensure compliance with data protection regulations and school policies.
  • Provide training and support to staff on the use of data management systems.
  • Work closely with the Senior Leadership team to contribute to the raising attainment strategy through highly effective and timely data analysis.
  • Ensure accurate and timely submission of school census data.
  • Support the effective administration of in-school testing such as NGRT and CATS and ensure data gathered from these are effectively administered.



Examinations Administration

  • Coordinate and manage all internal (mocks) and external examination processes.
  • Ensure compliance with Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) and exam board regulations.
  • Liaise with examination boards to ensure accurate and timely registration of students.
  • Prepare examination timetables and share with relevant students and staff.
  • Ensure appropriate invigilation arrangements, including recruitment and training of invigilators.
  • Set up examination rooms and halls appropriately.
  • Manage the ordering, secure storage and distribution of examination papers.
  • Oversee the collection, processing, and submission of coursework and controlled assessments.
  • Handle and process special consideration requests.
  • Work closely with the SENCO to ensure that exam access arrangements are applied for in a timely manner and are administered in accordance with JCQ regulations.
  • Manage the collection and distribution of examination results and certificates.
  • Handle any examination-related queries and issues from students, parents, and staff.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge about courses which count for maximum Progress 8 and Attainment 8 at KS4.
  • Have a clear understanding of the UCAS process and implications for exams.



Communication & Collaboration

  • Assume line management responsibilities for the Data and Exams Officer.
  • Work closely with the senior leadership team to develop and implement data-driven strategies for school improvement.
  • Collaborate with teachers to ensure effective use of data in planning and assessment.
  • Communicate examination procedures and regulations to students, parents, and staff.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for all examination-related matters.
  • Collaborate with other data managers across the Trust to share best practice approaches and resources.



Quality Assurance

  • Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of data management and examination procedures.
  • Ensure the school's adherence to examination board regulations and guidelines.
  • Implement improvements to data and examination processes as required.




These duties and responsibilities should be regarded as neither exhaustive nor exclusive as the post holder may be required to undertake other reasonably determined duties and responsibilities commensurate with the grading of the post.

Please note that we reserve the right to close the recruitment campaign earlier that this date subject to the volume of applications received.  We therefore encourage candidates to submit applications as early as possible.

It is an offence for an individual who has been disqualified from working with children to knowingly apply for, offer to do, accept, or do any work in a ‘regulated activity’. The position advertised is a ‘regulated activity’.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and require all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks which will, where applicable, include a health check, an enhanced DBS check, the Children’s Barred List check and satisfactory references.



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About The Deepings School

+44 1778 342159

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Our school is proud to be part of Anthem, a multi-academy trust that creates ambitious and successful schools where every child thrives.

The Deepings School is a mixed 11-18 comprehensive school at the heart of The Deepings, a vibrant, growing community in South Lincolnshire. We have high expectations of our students during the seven years that the majority of them are part of our school family.  We have equally high expectations of all parents/carers and members of staff and we know that you have high expectations of us, too. At The Deepings School we place great emphasis on partnership and co-operation between parents, students and staff to ensure each child receives the best possible education.  We encourage and welcome dialogue with all stakeholders of the school to achieve our aim of sustained improvement in all areas.

Our culture of care and positive relationships provide students with the confidence and independence they need to succeed both inside and outside school. We are also committed to ensuring that our students are positive leaders, strong problem-solvers and develop the life-skills required to prepare them for life after school.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, visitors, and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, suitable references, and other essential checks. Staff involved in recruitment and selection of employees are trained in safer recruitment, and all our staff and volunteers undertake Child Protection training.


Employee Benefits Include:

  • Pension schemes - TPS (Teachers) and LGPS (Non-Teachers)
  • CPD certified opportunities - available to all employees
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - providing wellbeing and confidential advice services
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Health Shield Scheme

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