Data and Exams Officer
Landau Forte Academy, Amington, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 4FF20 days remaining to apply
Start date details
February/ March 2026
Closing date
27 February 2026 at 8am
Date listed
6 February 2026
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
- £26,000.00 - £28,000.00 Annually (Actual)
Data and Exams Officer job summary
Our opportunity for you
This is an exciting time to join Landau Forte Academy Amington, a forward-thinking 11-16 secondary academy serving our local community. We are judged Good in all areas by Ofsted and are committed to strengthening outcomes, systems and consistency as we continue our improvement journey.
Our academy is built on the shared values of being Ambitious, Brave and Kind. As Data and Exams Officer, you will play a pivotal role in supporting standards, accountability and student outcomes through the accurate management of assessment data and the compliant delivery of examinations.
You will work closely with senior leaders, teaching staff, SEND and external agencies, becoming a trusted professional at the heart of the academy’s operational and academic systems. Staff wellbeing, development and support are central to how we work.
Key Information
Hours: Full time (38.25 hours per week)
Contract: Term time only + results days (typically 5 additional days)
Start date: February / March 2026 (or sooner by negotiation)
Salary: dependent on experience
Closing date: 27th February 2026
Interview date: TBC
Main purpose of the role
The Data and Exams Officer is responsible for the integrity, accuracy and effective use of student assessment data, alongside the planning, administration and delivery of all internal and external examinations.
The post holder ensures full compliance with JCQ Instructions for Conducting Examinations (ICE), General Regulations, and awarding-body requirements, while also providing high-quality data analysis to support school self-evaluation, intervention and improvement planning.
This role is a key professional link between data, examinations, SEND and senior leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Examinations and compliance
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of JCQ regulations, ICE and awarding-body guidance, ensuring academy-wide compliance
Act as the academy’s lead contact for examinations, supporting the Head of Centre with statutory declarations and annual JCQ requirements
Manage candidate entries, amendments and withdrawals for all public examinations
Ensure the secure receipt, storage, distribution and dispatch of examination papers and completed scripts
Manage examination timetables, rooming, staffing and resources
Ensure examinations are conducted in line with regulations, managing incidents calmly and effectively
Administer special consideration, malpractice reporting and post-results services where required
Access arrangements
Work closely with the SENDCo to administer access arrangements and reasonable adjustments in line with JCQ guidance
Coordinate evidence gathering, applications, reviews and implementation of approved arrangements
Invigilation
Recruit, train, deploy and manage a team of invigilators
Ensure annual invigilator training and compliance with updated JCQ requirements
Produce invigilation rotas and ensure appropriate cover for all sessions
Data management and analysis
Manage and maintain the academy’s assessment and attainment data systems
Produce accurate and timely reports for:
Senior Leadership Team
Governors and Trust
Subject and department leaders
Support analysis of:
Progress 8 and Attainment 8
Internal assessment cycles
Key groups (PP, SEND, EAL, gender)
Data checking, validation and submission processes
Effective use of data to inform intervention and improvement
Systems and administration
Maintain accurate records using the academy MIS, SISRA and awarding-body systems
Liaise with the finance team regarding examination fees
Contribute to the development and review of data and examinations-related policies
Ensure data protection, confidentiality and accuracy at all times
Person specification
Essential
Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
Ability to work calmly and accurately under pressure and to tight deadlines
Strong analytical and numerical skills
Excellent written and verbal communication
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
High standards of professionalism, confidentiality and integrity
Confident user of IT systems, including Microsoft Office and school MIS
Desirable
Experience as a Data Officer and/or Exams Officer in a secondary school
Working knowledge of JCQ regulations
Experience producing assessment and performance reports for senior leaders
Familiarity with Progress 8 and Attainment 8 measures
What we can offer you
What we can offer you:
A supportive, collaborative and professional working environment
Enthusiastic, respectful students and committed staff
Career development opportunities within a successful Multi-Academy Trust
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Westfield Health Cash Plan
Meal allowance (pro rata to working hours)
A role that is central to the academy’s standards, accountability and improvement journey
Apply for this job
1. Complete the application form online
2. Or send your application
You can email your completed application, along with a covering letter to recruitment@lfct.org.uk or you can post it to:
HR Officer
Landau Forte Charitable Trust
Ashby Road
Tamworth
Staffordshire
B79 8AH
All appointments made are subject to satisfactory references and a criminal background check. Landau Forte Charitable Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for this post.
Site Code: LFAA
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Landau Forte Academy, Amington
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 931 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Landau Forte Academy, Amington website
This is an exciting time to join Landau Forte Academy, Amington. We are an oversubscribed forward thinking 11-16 academy on a mission to provide high quality education for our local community and in May 2022 we were judged GOOD in all areas by Ofsted. We have high expectations for our students and our academy is built upon our shared values: ambitious, brave and kind
As with all posts at Amington, we are looking for dedicated, committed and inspirational individuals to provide high quality teaching to our wonderful students.
If successful, you will become part of our community. You will be supported in your career with opportunities to achieve nationally recognised qualifications and we invest in our staff by offering protected time, within the Academy day, for continual professional development. We have dedicated time to create a feedback and assessment policy that prioritises student progress but utilises live marking in the classroom, and whole-class feedback to enable staff to use their PPA time to focus on delivering exceptional learning. Collaboration flourishes within our faculties and shared planning empowers our staff to offer an exciting and unreservedly ambitious, challenging and engaging curriculum.
This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced individual with a proven track record of high impact teaching or an ambitious ECT.
We care about our staff and staff wellbeing is integral to our decision making. We are committed to prioritising the wellbeing of our staff through a wellbeing committee and by committing to the DfE Staff Wellbeing Charter.
Those individuals who are excited by being part of a journey to outstanding are encouraged to visit the academy and meet with our Principal, Mr Andrew Deen. To arrange a visit please contact the Principal’s PA at sfarley@lfata.org.uk.
Key information
• Hours: Full Time
• Contract: Permanent
• Start date: September 2024
• Salary: competitive
• Closing Date: Tuesday 23 April 2024
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