Data and Assessment Officer (Maternity Cover)

Lister Community School, London, E13 9AE

3 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  July 2026

• Closing date

  5 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  2 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: NJC Scale PO3 - £41,665 to £44,678 - Actual term time plus 2 weeks salary figure.
• Additional allowances:

  NJC Scale PO3 - £41,665 to £44,678 - Actual term time plus 2 weeks salary figure.

Data and Assessment Officer (Maternity Cover) job summary

Role: Data and Assessment Officer (Maternity Cover)

Hours: 36 hours per week, Term Time Plus 2 Weeks. The additional two weeks will be arranged in agreement with the line manager. It is essential that the post holder is available during the examination period and is able to attend INSET days as required. The post will end when the postholder returns from maternity leave.

Salary: NJC Scale PO3 - £41,665 to £44,678 - Actual term time plus 2 weeks salary figure.

Start date: July 2026

We are seeking to appoint an organised, proactive, and detail-oriented Data and Assessment Officer to join our team on a maternity cover basis.

This role is due to commence in July and will continue until the substantive post holder returns from maternity leave.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the school’s data and assessment processes, ensuring the accurate management and reporting of student data, as well as coordinating and facilitating the smooth running of examinations.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have previous experience working with school data and assessment systems

• Have experience coordinating and facilitating internal and external examinations

• Be highly organised with excellent attention to detail

• Be confident working with data, spreadsheets, and school information systems

• Have strong communication and administrative skills

• Be able to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator or data professional to join a supportive and dedicated team within a busy school environment.

Why Join Us?

At Newham Community Learning, we are committed to creating a culture of ambition, inclusion and excellence. We value professional development, collaboration and leadership at all levels, and we are proud of our supportive and forward-thinking school community.

Safeguarding

Newham Community Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and all safer recruitment procedures.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Lister Community School

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1497 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Lister Community School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/lister-community-school-london

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