Full job descriptionData & Exams Manager - Secondary School, PrestonTemporary | Full-time

Are you an experienced school Data Manager or Exams Officer looking for your next temporary opportunity?

Do you have strong experience of working with school MIS systems, pupil data and examinations within a secondary school environment?

Hays Education is working with a high school in Preston to recruit an experienced Data & Exams Manager on a temporary basis. This is a varied position combining responsibility for the school’s data and MIS requirements with supporting the effective organisation and administration of internal and external examinations.

The role would suit an experienced secondary school data professional who is confident working with systems, analysing pupil information and supporting the exams process.

Your New Role

Working closely with the school’s senior leadership, administration and curriculum teams, you will help ensure that pupil data is accurate, reporting requirements are met and examination processes run smoothly.

Data & MIS
*Manage and maintain accurate pupil information within the school’s MIS.
*Produce reports and analysis relating to attainment, progress, attendance, behaviour and key pupil groups.
*Support senior leaders and curriculum teams with data analysis and reporting.
*Complete data checks and maintain high standards of data accuracy and integrity.
*Support statutory returns, including the school census.
*Assist with assessment data collection, target setting and reporting cycles.
*Produce data required for leadership meetings, governors and school improvement activity.
*Support preparations for Ofsted and other external reporting requirements.
*Ensure pupil information is handled appropriately in line with GDPR and school procedures.
Examinations
*Support the planning and administration of internal and external examinations.
*Assist with exam entries, candidate information, timetables and examination-related data.
*Liaise with teaching staff regarding entries, amendments and examination requirements.
*Support the preparation of examination rooms, seating plans and candidate documentation.
*Assist with the administration of access arrangements where required.
*Ensure examination information and records are accurate and kept up to date.
*Support the coordination of exam invigilators and examination-day arrangements.
*Assist with the secure handling and administration of examination materials.
*Help ensure examinations are conducted in accordance with JCQ regulations and awarding body requirements.
*Support post-results administration, including results processing and enquiries where required.
What You’ll Need to Succeed
*Previous experience working in a data, MIS or examinations role within a secondary school.
*Experience using a school MIS such as SIMS, Arbor, Bromcom or similar.
*Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
*Experience working with attainment, assessment, attendance and pupil data.
*Knowledge of examination administration and the secondary school exams cycle.
*An understanding of JCQ examination regulations would be highly advantageous.
*Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
*Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
*An understanding of GDPR and confidentiality when handling pupil information.
*The ability to work effectively with senior leaders, teaching staff and administrative colleagues.
As this is a temporary position, the school is particularly interested in candidates who can quickly understand existing systems and processes and make an immediate contribution.

What You Need to Do Now

If you’re interested in this temporary Data & Exams Manager opportunity in Preston, click ’Apply Now’ to submit your up-to-date CV or contact Hays Education for a confidential discussion.

If this role isn’t quite right for you, but you have experience within school data, examinations, administration or business support, please get in touch to discuss other temporary and permanent opportunities across Preston and Lancashire.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C’s, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk