Exams, Data Insights and Systems Manager

Bridgwater College Academy, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4QY

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  20 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  8 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: starting from £33,477.79 per annum (actual)

What skills and experience we're looking for

of the Academy's operations, working closely with senior leaders and colleagues across both phases of the school to ensure our systems, examinations and whole-school information are accurate, effective and compliant.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the day-to-day management and development of the Academy's MIS, examinations systems and associated digital platforms.
• Producing and analysing whole-school reports, dashboards and data to support senior leaders with decision-making and school improvement.
• Leading statutory data returns, including the School Census, assessment returns and examination data submissions.
• Managing the full internal and external examination cycle, ensuring compliance with JCQ and awarding body requirements.
• Supporting colleagues to use MIS and data systems effectively and maintaining high standards of data quality across the Academy.
• Identifying opportunities to improve systems and processes through automation, digital workflows and effective use of technology.

You will have experience of working with school MIS systems and whole-school data within an educational setting, alongside strong analytical, IT and organisational skills. A working knowledge of JCQ regulations and examinations administration is also essential.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working across data, systems and examinations and is looking for a varied role where they can make a real contribution to the effective running and continued improvement of the Academy.

What the school offers its staff

We care about our staff and are committed to creating a positive and supportive working environment. In addition to salary, we offer:

• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of over 19%
• Employee Reward Scheme, including high street discounts and access to a staff wellbeing centre
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to on-site gym facilities at selected locations
• A welcoming and inclusive school community

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

Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment.  Our mission is that all children achieve. This post is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974).  A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all applicants, which will include a check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). 

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

BCA - Exams, Data Insights and Systems Job Description.pdf - 245 KB (opens in new tab)

About Bridgwater College Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 16
• Education phase: All through school
• Size: 1561 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Bridgwater College Academy website
• Email address: recruitment@btc-trust.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bridgwater-college-academy

Bridgwater College Academy is a mixed all-through Academy which combines both primary and secondary education for pupils aged 3 to 16. The academy, which is sponsored by Bridgwater and Taunton College, is located in Bridgwater, Somerset, England.

Arranging a visit to Bridgwater College Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@btc-trust.org.

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