Data and Exams Assistant

Driffield School and Sixth Form, Driffield, YO25 5HR

52 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  mid October 2025

• Closing date

  8 September 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  17 July 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term - 15 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Full-time equivalent salary: TEAL Associate Staff Pay Scale Point 3: actual salary £11,414 pro rata per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Data team as an Exams and Data Assistant. You will be trained to assist with the administration of exams and data under the direction of the Data Manager to ensure the smooth running of the department. You will work closely with staff across the school to ensure our students have a positive experience here at Driffield School.

The actual salary is£11,414 per annum based on working 21 hours over 3 days a week during term time. The salary is paid in 12 equal instalments over the year so even when it is the summer holidays, you continue to receive the same payment that month. The hours of working during the school term are as follows: 8.15 am to 4.15 pm, Wednesday to Friday.

This is a temporary role due to the maternity leave of the substantive postholder. It is anticipated it will start mid October 2025 and last for up to 15 months.

Why choose us?

In their last visit (February 2025), Ofsted described our school as ‘an inclusive school, where pupils are encouraged to ‘Be Here, Be Yourself and Be Your Best’. They described Driffield students as ‘kind and respectful’ and ‘inquisitive and motivated to do well.’Our motto is ‘work hard and be nice to people’ and we are genuinely committed to our students and our staff, and we do everything we can to ensure every child receives the care and guidance they need to thrive.We are proud of our school and would welcome the opportunity to give you a tour, so please don’t hesitate to contact Jess Burnell (HR Assistant) on 01377 232362 or by email viahr@driffieldschool.org.ukif you would like to visit or find out more.

What are we are looking for?

We are looking for individuals who are hardworking and versatile. You will be committed to ensuring every individual child has a positive experience when coming into our examinations. We’re also looking for the following:

• Excellent ICT skills
• Great team player
• Friendly, calm and approachable.

To apply, please complete an application form which can be found in the Supporting Documents section and email it tohr@driffieldschool.org.uk. The deadline for completed application forms is 9 am on Monday 8 September 2025. We look forward to receiving your application and we will contact you once your application has been reviewed.

Driffield School and Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required prior to appointment and we undertake an online check, in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 guidance.

The Education Alliance’s Child Protection Policy can be accessed at:https://theeducationalliance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Child-Protection-Policy.pdfand Driffield School and Sixth Form’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy can be accessed at:Child-Protection-and-Safeguarding-Policy-September-2024-2.pdf (driffieldschool.net)

What the school offers its staff

What can we offer you?

• Aninduction programmeand continued investment in training and development, with access to coaching and mentoring, career and professional development
• Ethical leadership, professional trust and autonomy and a caring ethos in which everyone is valued and respected
• Family friendly policiesincluding enhanced maternity and adoption leave pay for all employees as a day one entitlement and opportunities for flexible working
• Well-being support includingdiscounted East Riding gym membership; free annual flu vaccinations; refund of the cost of the annual NHS prescription prepayment certificate; access to a free employee assistance scheme 24/7 with advice on a wide range of practical issues ranging from legal information and consumer issues to specialist counselling.
• Access to our staff benefits platformwhich includes big brand discounts and other financial incentives including a cycle to work scheme offering discounted bike purchases
• Membership of theEast Riding Pension Schemewith benefits including secure earnings linked pension and a lump sum death grant of three times your salary.

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

Driffield School and Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required prior to appointment and we undertake an online check, in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023 guidance.

The Education Alliance’s Child Protection Policy can be accessed at: https://theeducationalliance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Child-Protection-Policy.pdf and Driffield School and Sixth Form’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy can be accessed at: Microsoft Word – Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy September 2023 (driffieldschool.net)

Applying for the job

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About Driffield School and Sixth Form

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1404 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Driffield School and Sixth Form website
• Email address: hr@driffieldschool.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/driffield-school-and-sixth-form-driffield

We are an 11-19 Comprehensive School with approximately 1,350 students on roll. We are part of The Education Alliance, a growing multi-academy trust, currently consisting of South Hunsley School and Sixth Form College, Malet Lambert School, Driffield School and Sixth Form, The Snaith School, Hunsley Primary School, North Cave Church of England Primary School, Howden Junior School, Wilberfoss Church of England Primary School and Yorkshire Wolds Teacher Training. We are here to make great schools and happier, stronger communities so that people have better lives. We do this by always doing what is right, trusting each other and standing shoulder to shoulder and doing what we know makes the difference. Doing what is right means always acting with integrity, in the interests of others and being honest, open and transparent.

We are proud of our school and welcome the opportunity to show prospective staff, who are interested in any current vacancies, around the site.

Arranging a visit to Driffield School and Sixth Form

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@driffieldschool.org.uk.

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