Exams Officer & Data Manager in Pateley Bridge

Official title: Exams Officer & Data Manager

Location: Low Wath Road, Pateley Bridge, Harrogate | Employment information: Permanent, part time; term time only plus seven days, with a stated 30–37-hour range

The Exams Officer & Data Manager is responsible for a student-focused examinations service at Nidderdale High School. The school is seeking someone highly organised, detail-oriented and communicative, who can work with everyone involved in the examinations process. The role involves the management of examinations alongside accurate data practice, and it calls for discretion when working with sensitive student information. Its published person specification connects the post with planning, administration and post-examination activity, as well as constructive work with colleagues and external stakeholders. It also treats the student experience as an important consideration when examination arrangements are put into practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive examinations service designed around students’ needs.
• Organise and manage examinations so that students and teaching staff receive a well-coordinated experience.
• Maintain examination and student data with accuracy, confidentiality and appropriate data-protection awareness.
• Communicate clearly with teaching staff, students and the other stakeholders involved in examinations.
• Support the planning, administration and follow-up stages associated with examination activity.
• Use careful data handling to support examination entries, results and performance information.
• Work constructively with colleagues when examination arrangements or student needs require coordination.

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE English and Maths at grade A*–C or 9–4, or an equivalent standard.
• Essential: experience of maintaining accurate data records, including sensitive information and data-protection compliance.
• Essential: the capacity to handle confidential information discreetly while managing complex examination logistics.
• Desirable: further education qualifications, with certificates available at interview.
• Desirable: previous experience as an Exams Officer and an understanding of the examination process.
• Desirable: experience in a secondary school or a comparable educational setting.
• Desirable: experience using SIMS, Arbor or similar school management systems for examination data.
• Desirable: familiarity with examination boards, awarding bodies, regulatory requirements, invigilation or access arrangements.

Skills and Competencies

• Exceptional organisation and attention to detail across exam and data-management tasks.
• Sound judgement about confidentiality, information security and data-protection practice.
• Clear written and verbal communication with students, staff and external contacts.
• A collaborative approach, flexibility and a positive contribution to team working.
• The ability to work independently, prioritise multiple tasks and remain self-motivated.
• Strong IT capability, including database management and Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Problem solving and adaptability when processes change or unplanned examination issues arise.

Benefits and Employment Information

• The post is permanent and part time, with 30 to 37 hours, term time only plus seven days; the working pattern is to be agreed.
• The published actual annual salary range is GBP 23,059–28,440.
• The vacancy states that Moorlands Learning Trust invests in staff professional and career development and identifies staff wellbeing as a priority.
• Appointment requires an enhanced DBS check in line with the school’s safeguarding commitment.
• Applicants need the right to work in the UK already; sponsorship is not available for this role.

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