Data & Exams Assistant

Waingels, Reading, Berkshire, RG5 4RF

20 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  17 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  28 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £15,377.30 - £16,389.90 Annually (Actual) Grade 4 SCP 7 to 11

Data & Exams Assistant job summary

Waingels

Data & Exams Assistant

25 hours per week

Term Time only

Grade 4 SCP 7 to 11 (£27,274 to £29,070 FTE)

Actual salary of £15,377.30 to £16,389.90 per annum

We are seeking to appoint an organised, detail-focused and enthusiastic Data & Exams Assistant to support the smooth operation of student data management and examinations administration within our busy secondary school. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who enjoys working with systems, data and processes while contributing to students' success and the efficient running of the school.

About the Role

The successful postholder will:

Support the administration of internal and external examinations.

Maintain accurate student information within Arbor.

Assist with school census and statutory returns.

Produce reports and data for school leaders and staff.

Support assessment data collection and validation.

Help ensure examinations are run efficiently and in line with JCQ requirements.

Provide high-quality administrative support across the data and exams function.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

Has excellent organisational and administrative skills.

Is highly accurate and pays close attention to detail.

Is confident using IT systems and Microsoft Office.

Can prioritise workload and meet deadlines.

Has strong communication skills and a professional approach.

Ideally has experience of Arbor, education data or examinations administration, although training can be provided for the right candidate.

What We Offer

A supportive and welcoming staff team.

Access to a modern Management Information System (Arbor) with appropriate training.

Opportunities to develop expertise in school data and examinations.

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

If you feel your values and ethos align with ours, this is an exciting opportunity for you.

How to Apply

Our staff and students are proud of our school and we would be happy to welcome you if you would like to come and have a closer look round before applying. Additionally, please feel free to contact us for an informal conversation with a hiring manager.

Contact: Mollie Williams (HR Administrator)

Phone number: 0118 969 0336

Email: HRandrecruitment@waingels.wokingham.sch.uk.

All of our vacancies are advertised on My New Term and we can only accept applications that are submitted via this platform.

We will review applications as they are submitted, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

The school is committed to safeguarding, equal opportunities and to promoting the welfare of all staff and students.

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

The college is committed to safeguarding, equal opportunities and to promoting the welfare of all staff and students

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.

About Waingels

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1382 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Waingels website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/waingels

Waingels is a very successful 11 to 18 Comprehensive school serving its local community. Our successes and achievements can be attributed to our commitment to establish and grow a Better Never Stops culture, providing a safe, inclusive and rich learning environment where students feel safe and valued, founded on respectful relationships for all. Our ethos and culture are values based. We set high standards and expect all our students and staff to be respectful, kind, resilient and proud of our school, our achievements and our community.

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