14 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    21 September 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    7 September 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Administration, HR, data and finance

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: Monday to Thursday 8.30am-4.30pm, Friday 8.30am-4pm.

Contract type

Permanent

Full time equivalent salary

£27,709 to £29,071

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a proactive and highly organisedData and Examinations Assistantto support our Data Manager and Examinations Manager.This is a new and exciting opportunity for someone who has strong data skills and the ambition to learn and develop with us. We are keen to invest in the successful candidate and help them build the knowledge and experience needed to progress towards anExaminations Manager or Data Manager role in the future.You will work across both data and examinations, helping to collate and analyse pupil performance information, maintain tracking and pupil information systems, and support the planning and delivery of mock and external examinations.In this varied role, you will:

  • Assist the Data Manager incollating and analysing pupil performance data
  • Assist the Examinations Manager inplanning and delivering mock and external examinations
  • Develop and maintaineffective tracking systems
  • Help develop the data skills of our wider staff teams
  • Support the maintenance and effective use of our pupil information systems
  • Identify opportunities to improve our data and examination processes
  • Develop your own knowledge and skillset, preparing you to progress into more senior data and examinations roles in the future

What the school offers its staff

As well as joining a supportive school community, you’ll have access to a range of employee benefits, including:

HSF Health Plan providing cashback towards everyday healthcare costs including dental and optical care

HSF Assist including 24/7 GP advice, virtual GP consultations and a private prescription service

24/7 counselling and emotional wellbeing support

Access to legal advice and support

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Opportunities for training and professional development

The opportunity to develop towards a future Data Manager or Examinations Manager role

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Whickham School

Organisation type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary school
Size
1690 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
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Website
Whickham School website
Email address
lmay@whickhamschool.org
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Whickham School is a large and successful school in Gateshead with over 1700 students including approximately 350 in our high performing sixth form.
Demand for student places is strong and the school is regularly oversubscribed. Students are organised into year groups whilst eight faculties deliver the school curriculum. The Sixth Form, which has its own dedicated facility, is an increasingly popular choice of students from all over the local area.

In January 2020 many faculties moved into a brand new, state of the art, STEAMS themed building. The stunning four storey building houses Science, Technology (plus Business and IT), Engineering, Art, Maths and Sport.

The Leadership Team meet weekly and share responsibility for policy generation, decision making, planning and the general wellbeing of the school. The relevant governing body committee is involved in strategic planning and policies from the onset. Faculty and Year groups meet every two weeks to discuss strategic issues

Arranging a visit to Whickham School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lmay@whickhamschool.org.

School location

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