Exams & Data Officer
Royds Hall, A Share Academy, Huddersfield, HD3 4HAThis job expired on 18 October 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
18 October 2024 at 12:43pm
Date listed
4 October 2024
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Term-time only plus 5 days. Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Band E, SCP 12-17 (actual £23,016.76 to £25,063.10)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Essential:
* Experience with databases; particularly information management, reporting, analysing trends and data presentation.
* Knowledge of school information and data systems.
* Knowledge of timetabling software.
* Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills both written and verbal.
* High level of numeracy & literacy, with GCSE English and Mathematics (Grade 4/C or above).
* Excellent IT skills.
* Knowledge of the school examination process.
* Is willing to work flexibly within scope of overall hours, e.g. occasional evening meetings.
Desirable:
* Experience of the education sector in a secondary environment.
* Good working knowledge of Arbor (or other school information systems) and relevant modules (assessment manager/exams).
What the school offers its staff
Why apply to join SHARE Multi Academy Trust?
There are many reasons why you will enjoy working for the trust. You will be surrounded by supportive people, working together with a common goal for all of our students, aiming to value and support all colleagues in order to help them achieve their personal best.
If you decide to join us, we will ensure you have what you need to make a positive difference in your education role. We will seek out your ideas and ask for your opinions regularly using staff voice.
Our CPD commitment is second to none and the training and developmental opportunities on offer will empower you to make improvements in all aspects of your role. The training you receive will help you fulfil your potential whatever your stage of career.
For teachers and leaders, we offer fast tracked, first class developmental opportunities led by one of our academies, Shelley College, which is the Teaching School Hub for Kirklees and Calderdale: -
- National Professional Qualifications (NPQs), which underpin our structured training programmes (we offer all the qualifications);
- Lead practitioner positions for colleagues who want to remain classroom- based but lead on curriculum development or training and coaching;
- Mentor / facilitator training and experience which give experienced colleagues the opportunity to develop through mentoring initial teacher trainees, early career teachers or NPQ candidates – right up to NPQEL facilitators;
- Trainee senior leadership positions, which build on our middle leadership programmes. This training includes short placements in other schools and a substantial improvement project under the guidance of an experienced leader.
All our academies have comprehensive professional development programmes for support staff.We support colleagues in their role by offering regular training,coaching and mentoring using the latest evidence-based research.Our trust collaboratio ndraws on best practice to share the expertise available. Our support staff meet with colleagues across the trust every September to share ideas and resources.
With regard reward and recognition, we recognise and appreciate our staff as our most valuable asset, we recognise the work they do and celebrate their successes.
We offer a wide range of benefits including: -
- Employee assistance programmes catering for the individual wellbeing needs of staff;
- Wellbeing champions and designated wellbeing resources for staff;
- Flexible working opportunities (where practical);
- Occupational sick pay, maternity, paternity, adoption & shared parental leave;
- Competitive pension schemes with the opportunity for shared cost AVCs;
- Money saving ‘salary sacrifice’ cycle scheme and tech scheme.
Further details about the role
Key Outputs:
1.Produce and agree an annual exam plan to meet Academy requirements.
2. Organise the calendar of examinations and assessments.
3. Ensure tasks are completed in an accurate and timely manner, meeting all agreed deadlines.
4. Provide appropriate provision and supervision of the examinations staff, ensuring all exams run smoothly.
5. Act as a central receiver of the information from Examinations Boards, DfE, LA and other bodies and ensuring relevant information is shared with curriculum leaders and the Senior Leadership Team.
6. Process examination results and prepare data as required by stakeholders.
7. Ensure effective and efficient management of the Exam budget.
8. Provide and organise the timetable of examinations and tests (written, oral and practical), rooming them according to numbers and materials required, planning invigilation as necessary and equipping rooms with required facilities.
9. Provide information about students who need special consideration. This involves liaison with teaching staff, pastoral and inclusion teams, as well as effective communication with students and parents.
10. Oversee the efficient use, training and development of exam invigilators to support exams.
11. To be present on the days the centre is notified of results and results days (these dates change year on year)
12. Update examination policies annually, ensure they are compliant with JCQ regulations.
13. Create marksheets on the school information system for examinations and NEA’s.
14. Ensure senior leaders, staff and other key stakeholders receive accurate and timely management information relating to school and student performance within specific deadlines.
15. Collate, analyse and review data from several sources/systems and provide reports for the executive board/senior leaders.
16. Support senior leaders in presenting performance data that is clearly presented and analysed as required.
17. Ensure that data from external agencies is downloaded, communicated and inputted into school management information systems.
18. Ensure full compliance with GDPR legislation and regulations for data/exams area and provide clear guidance for your team and staff regarding policy and actions required.
19. As part of your wider duties and responsibilities you are required to promote and actively support the school’s responsibilities towards Safeguarding. Safeguarding is about keeping people safe and protecting people from harm, neglect, abuse and injury. It is about creating safe places, being vigilant and doing something about any concerns you might have.
20. Carry out your duties with due regard to current and future Academy policies, procedures and relevant legislation. These will be drawn to your attention in your appointment letter, your statement of particulars, induction, and on-going performance development and through Academy communications.
21. Any other responsibilities commensurate within the requirements for this role or as directed by your Line Manager and flexibility to support colleagues across team as required
Commitment to safeguarding
SHARE MAT is committed to the Equalities Act 2010 and also to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of children and young people, by adhering to the “Keeping Children Safe in Education” guidance. All staff and volunteers are regularly trained regarding our expectations in keeping our students safe. An enhanced DBS is required for every post
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About Royds Hall, A Share Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1221 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Royds Hall, A Share Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- royds.recruitment@sharemat.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01484463366
Being part of SHARE Multi-Academy Trust and Teaching School Hub for Kirklees and Calderdale, provides staff a wealth of support and a wide range of opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the Trust and also with the wider Calderdale and Kirklees network. This means we can offer the successful candidate access to a fantastic support network, CPD and opportunities to develop practice.
Royds Hall is a small secondary school that achieved a Progress 8 score of 0.2 in 2023, and in March of the same year, Royds Hall was graded 'Good' in all categories by Ofsted. We enjoy strong behaviour for learning and a curriculum that is ambitious for all and well-sequenced. Staff wellbeing is central to our vision of 'valuing people, supporting personal best. Visitors and staff regularly share that the school is warm and supportive, with high expectations for all.
We also offer pupils a wealth of extended learning opportunities from Royds Hall Scholars, Duke of Edinburgh, debating society, and Steam Lab to knitting for fun. The PE department supports our pupils in representing the school in a wide range of sports, including basketball, netball, and athletics. We take part in the annual Speakers' Trust event and have been successful in reaching the final in recent years. Pupils gain from a wealth of opportunities offered, including leadership opportunities in every year group. In 2023, 100% of pupils took part in an extended learning opportunity. A strong belief exists that offering a wide range of extended learning opportunities ignites pupil interests and allows them to uncover skills and abilities that support their sense of achievement and happiness in school and into adulthood. We believe every child can succeed, and it is our privilege to provide them with opportunities to identify their talents, future dreams, and aspirations.
"We are delighted to officially announce that the inspection team rated Royds Hall a Share Academy as a ‘Good’ school. We are exceptionally proud of what our staff and pupils have achieved in the last five years. Whilst the outcome doesn’t change the way we work, it provides further evidence of the very positive journey of improvement we are on. We will continue to focus on what matters for our pupils and community and ensure that our pupils leave school fully equipped with the life skills, experiences and educational outcomes to enjoy a happy and successful future.” – May 2023
Royds Hall is a wonderful place to work, where you will have the opportunity to make a difference every single day.
Arranging a visit to Royds Hall, A Share Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email royds.recruitment@sharemat.co.uk.
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