Data and Exams Manager

Post Reference: 2268

Academy: Leeds West Academy

Job Title: Data and Exams Manager

Grade: PO3 – Actual Salary £35,631 - £38,608

Hours: 37 hours per week, Term Time only plus 20 days

(part time also considered) with hybrid working opportunities

Accountable to: A member of the Senior Leadership Team

Leeds West Academy is a school with a remarkable sense of community and a strong and safe culture, a place where staff and students can thrive. We were judged as ‘Good’ by Ofsted in May 2019 because teaching is strong, the support we provide for our students and staff is unrivalled and because our results have improved year-on-year since 2016. In 2022, our students secured the best results in the school’s history. In short, there is no better time to join Leeds West Academy, as a colleague, a leader or as a student.

Leeds West Academy is a fabulous place to work. We are a caring and supportive community, part of White Rose Academies Trust, We benefit from exceptional CPD. A broad, varied and highly bespoke package is well-established, driven by the latest in educational research focused on the development of all professionals in the organisation at each career stage. Colleagues train with us, they grow with us, and they progress with us.

Our academy predominantly serves the community of Bramley in Leeds. We are oversubscribed and popular within our community. More families are choosing Leeds West Academy as first-choice for their children than ever before.

Our students are amazing; they are generally respectful young people who embrace diversity and have a strong sense of fairness.

Role:

This exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Data and Exams Manager, your role would be to support the Senior Leadership Team daily with delivering high performing, flexible and effective data and assessment services that meet the needs of the academy.

Working alongside the assistant principal, you would also ensure the efficiency of the school’s examination and assessment processes, including compliance with all Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) and awarding body requirements. You will also ensure that appropriate communication with all stakeholders and effective examination administration processes are upheld to a professionally excellent standard.

The successful candidate will have proven knowledge and experience in order to perform the role adequately and successfully.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· To effective management and use of Arbor, the academy Management Information System (MIS.

· To oversee the school census including the appropriate uploading process.

· To oversee management of SISRA.

· To supporting the Senior Leadership Team with data collections and coordinating student reports.

· To creation of data dashboards as required.

· To maintain and manage student classes on Arbor, coordinating this process.

· Be responsible for the overall smooth running of internal and external examinations, ensuring that all administration and preparation is undertaken.

· To complete GCSE examination process from entries through to results.

· To lead the JCQ inspection process.

· To organise appropriate arrangements for the support of candidates with special examination requirements alongside SEND leaders.

· To deal with the process for appeals, review of results and other administrative issues linked to this.

· To organise exam invigilators, including timetabling, allocation of work, training and ensuring that the most up to date information from JCQ is provided to them.

We're securing our 2025 vision for ‘World Class’ by growing our family of exceptional education professionals; dedicated specialists and passionate leaders with the shared goal of transforming future prospects for the next generation of West Yorkshire.

We provide exceptional life training; harnessing the skills and fortifying the aspirations of young people, who we know will transform the region and provide a positive, progressive contribution to society.

White Rose Academies Trust is a local trust dedicated to raising and fulfilling the ambitions of young people. Our academies throughout Leeds are at the heart of the communities they serve, which is why we are committed to delivering an outstanding education to every one of our students.

The trust currently employs over 550 outstanding professionals who are committed to unlocking the potential of the next generation. Our CPD Programme is focused on innovation, leadership development and delivery of excellence for vulnerable groups. Our Beginner Teacher Programme is amongst the best in the region.

Closing Date: Monday 22nd May 2023, 9am

Shortlisting Date: Monday 22nd May 2023

Interview Date: w/c 22nd May 2023

Start Date: 1st September 2023or sooner if possible; upon successful completion of pre-employment checks

For details of how to book on for one of our online introduction sessions with the Senior Leadership Team and to find out more the role, please complete this form. Link to form https://forms.office.com/e/TGfKjH4Qn6or you may paste this in your browser.

To apply, please click the apply button.

White Rose Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and expects all staff and volunteers to share the commitment. Appointments will be subject to Safer Recruitment Procedures and an enhanced DBS check.

Please note this role will involve contact with children and you will be engaging in regulated activity. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds. Applications are welcome from all, irrespective of sex, sexuality, race, religion, marital status, age, or disability.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £35,631.00-£38,608.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 2268
Expected start date: 01/09/2023