Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £45207 - £48474 per annum
Data and Exams Manager job summary
Lift Aylward is looking for an exceptional Data & Exams Manager to play a pivotal role in ensuring every student receives an excellent education, every day. If you're highly organised, calm under pressure, and thrive in a role where precision really matters, this could be your next step.
About Lift Aylward
Based in Edmonton, North London, Lift Aylward was established in September 2010 and is an 11-18 learning community with over 1,000 students on roll, including a thriving sixth form. Lift Aylward is situated within a diverse and vibrant London community. Many of our students have English as an additional language, and a significant proportion are entitled to the Pupil Premium. The School is currently rated as GOOD by its last Ofsted inspection in July 2021.
Data and Exams Manager
Lift Aylward
1 Windmill Road
Edmonton, London, N18 1NB
United Kingdom
Salary: NJC 32 - 35 £45,750 - £49,056 FTE, £45207 - £48474 pro rata salary + Wellbeing Cash Plan + Car Scheme + Pension Scheme (LGPS) + Additional Benefits
Hours: 37, 45 weeks
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Start date: As soon as possible
Lift Aylward is looking for an exceptional Data & Exams Manager to play a pivotal role in ensuring every student receives an excellent education, every day. If you're highly organised, calm under pressure, and thrive in a role where precision really matters, this could be your next step.
What you'll be doing
* Managing and coordinating all public and internal examinations, ensuring full compliance and smooth delivery
* Leading on exam entries, timetabling, invigilation, and secure handling of exam material
* Overseeing the release of results and supporting post-results processes
* Managing our MIS (Arbor) and other data systems to provide accurate, actionable information for leaders and staff
* Supporting statutory returns, internal data collections, and whole-school reporting
* Training and supporting staff to use data effectively
* Line managing the Data Assistant, Exams Assistant and a team of invigilators
What we're looking for
* A degree in Statistics, IT, Maths, or a related data-focused field
* Previous exam administration experience within an educational setting
* Excellent IT skills, strong numeracy and literacy, and confidence with MIS systems
* A deep understanding of public examinations and SEND access arrangements
* Outstanding organisation, attention to detail and the ability to work to tight deadlines
* Strong communication skills and the ability to present data clearly to senior leaders
* The ability to manage confidential information with sensitivity and integrity
About Lift Aylward
Based in Edmonton, North London, Lift Aylward was established in September 2010 and is an 11-18 learning community with over 1,000 students on roll, including a thriving sixth form. Lift Aylward is situated within a diverse and vibrant London community. Many of our students have English as an additional language, and a significant proportion are entitled to the Pupil Premium. The School is currently rated as GOOD by its last Ofsted inspection in July 2021.
Who is Lift Schools?
We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.
We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.
We offer you:
* Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.
* Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs.
* Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
* Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.
The role is due to commence as soon as possible. This is a full time, permanent position.
Closing date: 12 December 2025
Interview date: 16 December 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
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What we're looking for
* A degree in Statistics, IT, Maths, or a related data-focused field
* Previous exam administration experience within an educational setting
* Excellent IT skills, strong numeracy and literacy, and confidence with MIS systems
* A deep understanding of public examinations and SEND access arrangements
* Outstanding organisation, attention to detail and the ability to work to tight deadlines
* Strong communication skills and the ability to present data clearly to senior leaders
* The ability to manage confidential information with sensitivity and integrity
Salary: NJC 32 - 35 £45,750 - £49,056 FTE, £45207 - £48474 pro rata salary + Wellbeing Cash Plan + Car Scheme + Pension Scheme (LGPS) + Additional Benefits
Hours: 37, 45 weeks
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Start date: As soon as possible
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
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Commitment to safeguarding
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Lift Aylward
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1401 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
Lift Aylward, is a mixed 11-18 comprehensive school in Edmonton, the London Borough of Enfield, serving a truly multi-cultural community, where every student is valued and treated as an individual. Our unwavering standards have seen the school become the school of choice for both the local and surrounding areas.
At Lift Aylward, we believe every young person has the potential to lead a long, happy, and successful life that leaves a positive legacy. Our mission is clear: to provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day.
Our intentional culture – The Aylward Way – is grounded in our core values of Excellence, Integrity, Kindness, and Self-Control, which are taught, modelled, and celebrated throughout daily school life.
Our curriculum is built around three pillars:
- A knowledge-rich academic curriculum grounded in cognitive science
- A character curriculum that supports spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development
- The Aylward Entitlement, an enrichment programme designed to build cultural and social capital
We set the highest expectations for ourselves and our students because we believe every child has the right to succeed. Through shared values and a culture of ambition, equity, and belonging, we empower our students to thrive and leave a positive legacy.
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