Data Insights and Examinations Officer
Orion Academy, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 6DQ20 days remaining to apply
Closing date
29 July 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
8 July 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
- £34,319.00 - £36,615.00 Annually (Actual)
Data Insights and Examinations Officer job summary
As Orion Academy continues to expand, high-quality data management and examination administration are increasingly important in supporting school improvement and student success. The Data Insights and Examinations Officer plays a vital role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity and effective use of student data, enabling leaders and staff to make informed decisions that improve outcomes. The role is also responsible for the smooth and compliant delivery of internal and external examinations, ensuring that all students receive the support and access arrangements they require.
About the Role
The Data Insights and Examinations Officer is responsible for providing an efficient, accurate and proactive service to the Academy through the effective management of examinations, assessment and student data systems.
The role combines responsibility for the administration of all internal and external examinations with the collection, analysis, interpretation and reporting of data that supports student achievement, curriculum development, statutory returns and school improvement priorities.
This role will cover Functional Skills, Entry Level, BTEC and GCSE qualifications across multiple examination boards, alongside responsibility for maintaining and developing systems for student performance, attendance, behaviour and progress reporting.
More information about the role responsibilities are located in the candidate information pack.
About You
- Level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics (Grade C/4 or equivalent).
- Experience in managing, maintaining or developing data systems, MIS or structured reporting processes.
- Experience of producing accurate reports, summaries or data insights to support decision making.
- Ability to accurately input, manage, analyse and retrieve data from complex databases.
- Experience working within a structured administrative role with high levels of accuracy and confidentiality.
- Experience of supporting or managing aspects of examinations administration (internal and/or external).
- High attention to detail with a commitment to data integrity, compliance and accuracy.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Why Join Orion Academy?
If you are committed to enriching and improving the lives of young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, if you would like to join a team which delivers an exciting and diverse curriculum, and if you want to work in a vibrant and dynamic Special Academy - we want to hear from you. Students are taught through a differentiated and bespoke curriculum designed to enhance their personal development through the lens of our six characteristics: self-awareness, commitment, being resilient, team player, problem solver, showing empathy.
How to apply
To apply for this post please submit an application form via the MyNewTerm portal.
The deadline for applications is Wednesday 29th July Interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place in August.
Orion Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, Occupational Health check and a probationary period of 6 months. The Orion Academy is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from a range of ethnic backgrounds to represent diversity in line with our school community
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Gallery Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment with The Gallery Trust is subject to verification of ID and qualifications, satisfactory evidence of the right to work in the UK, health clearance, and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check. The Gallery Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from candidates from all ethnic and community backgrounds.
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 Orion Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 10 to 18
- Size
- 74 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 10 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Orion Academy website
Orion Academy currently offers places to 94 students, and the roll of the school will rise steadily over the next three years to cater for 108 students, aged from 10 to 18 years. Students attend from throughout the county, and transfer from our SEND feeder school, Northern House Academy, and from mainstream primary and secondary schools. All students who attend Orion Academy have an Education, Health and Care Plan, which describes their special needs and drives their educational provision.
Students are taught through a differentiated and bespoke curriculum designed to enhance their personal and social development and academic achievement. We have a strong intent to ensure our students leave with the personal characteristics to thrive in their communities. Classes are taught in stages, not necessarily age, allowing innovation and creative approaches to teaching and learning. The Academy provides support for our students with social and emotional needs through our Academy Community Learning Team, which consists of youth workers, therapeutic and pastoral workers.
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