Data and Exams Officer

Reports to: Strategic Assessment & Data Manager

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Start date: September 2026 or earlier

Contract: Permanent, annualised hours (8:00am – 4:30pm) Term-time only plus two weeks to be worked in the school holidays

Interviews to take place w/c 17 May 2026.

We’re looking for a proactive and conscientious Data and Exams Officer!

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurately input admissions information into the MIS system.
• Be responsible for attendance, reporting, census returns, admissions/leavers, exclusions, student and staff details and assessment results.
• Ensure all examinations are run according to JCQ guidelines and be the point of contact for the inspection.
• Provide leadership with updates regarding completion of assessment information in line with the Academy assessment strategy.
• Managing invigilation, managing costs and implementing the access arrangements

Knowledge & Experience:

• Experience of working in a similar role in a school environment (desirable).
• Excellent data analysis skills, advanced Excel skills, and comfortable working with and manipulating large sets of data.
• High level of proficiency with management information systems.

Qualification Criteria:

• Right to work in the U.K.
• Qualified to degree level or equivalent (desirable)
• Maths and English GCSE at grade C or above (equivalent).

Safeguarding statement:

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. 

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click this link. xwzovoh

Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience