Deadline is tomorrow

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    27 January 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    15 December 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Administration, HR, data and finance

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: 36 hours a week over 48.95/49.62 weeks per year

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

S01/S02 - £35,915.44 -£39, 486.70 per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

Data, Examinations and Compliance Officer

Required as soon as possible

Salary range: SO1 - SO2 (£38,256.00 – £42,060.00 per annum (pro rata)

Hours: 36 hours per week, 48.95/49.62 weeks per year, including two weeks in August for processing and analysing exam results

  • Would you like to contribute to the strategic use of data and compliance in a highly successful school, knowing that it will make a difference to the lives of young people?
  • Are you a self-starter who prides yourself on being highly organised, efficient and solution-focused?
  • Would you like the opportunity to work as part of a dynamic and dedicated team in a supportive and challenging environment?

We are looking for a proactive and highly motivated Data, Examinations and Compliance Officer to be responsible for the administration of external and internal examinations, in accordance with the Joint Council for Qualifications regulations.

As the ideal candidate you must have an in-depth knowledge of any of the following areas: data analysis, Management Information Systems, compliance or examinations administration. You must be able to demonstrate meticulous attention to detail with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to successfully lead a team of invigilators. You must be able to work well under pressure, think creatively and be able to use your own initiative. You must enjoy the challenge of learning, setting up and running new systems.

What the school offers its staff

  • Walthamstow School for Girls is a wonderful place to work, learn, teach and lead. We are passionate about education being a vehicle for promoting equality for all and our mission is to empower young women to become leaders of the future. We are a truly comprehensive school, proud of our diversity and committed to social justice.

  • One of the lowest teaching time contact ratios in London, demonstrating that we have chosen to invest in our staff
  • An understanding that work-life balance is important, including a commitment to staff wellbeing in our School Improvement Plan
  • In addition to making allowances for staff to have cover for family events, we have been piloting a whole school approach to flexible working which will be rolled out across the school in 2025 – 26
  • Teachers have an allocated WFA - Work from Anywhere period included on their timetable
  • Home and Family weeks: termly non-meeting weeks throughout the year to support with reduced workload and staff wellbeing
  • No report writing
  • Beautiful school grounds, including staff terrace (in summer!)
  • The possibility of flexible working contracts (37% of our staff are part-time)
  • Regular wellbeing surveys and wellbeing slots in staff meetings; member of SLT with responsibility for staff wellbeing
  • 97% of staff say the school is a happy and enjoyable place to work; 95% feel their professional contribution is valued; 73% feel they have a good work-life balance. This compares very favourably with the TES national Wellbeing report where only 20% of staff felt their workload was manageable.
  • Employee Assistance: free 24-hour confidential counselling, help and information service
  • Staff organised activities including a running club, yoga and Boxfit exercise sessions
  • Cycle 2 work scheme
  • Staff working in schools in Waltham Forest, regularly using computers, are eligible to apply for reimbursement towards some of the costs associated with eye tests and glasses
  • Free on-site parking
  • Lunch or breakfast provided on INSET days
  • Free tea and coffee in the staff room
  • Staff benefit from preferential admission criteria for their daughters.

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

Walthamstow School for Girls is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Walthamstow School for Girls

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
890 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
02085099446

Walthamstow School for Girls is a mainstream, non-denominational secondary school for girls aged 11-16. It is situated in Walthamstow, East London, and it has 900 pupils on its roll.

Walthamstow School for Girls' motto is “Neglect not the gift that is thee”. The secondary school has an exceptional track record of academic excellence, which is achieved through high expectations, inspirational teaching and learning experiences.

The school offers strong pastoral support, plus regular monitoring, target setting and dialogue with students and parents/carers. It is consistently among the top-performing non-selective schools in the country and the pupils take great pride in their school.

Walthamstow School for Girls is a wonderful place to work, learn, teach and lead. We are passionate about education being a vehicle for promoting equality for all and our mission is to empower young women to become leaders of the future. We are a truly comprehensive school, proud of our diversity and committed to social justice.

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