Exams and Assessment Assistant

Role: Exams and Assessment Assistant 

Academy: Outwood Academy Valley

Start Date: As soon as possible 

Salary (Actual Salary): £23,669 to £24,044 

Working Pattern: 37 Hours Per Week, Monday to Friday, Term Time only + 20 days (42 weeks)

Are you highly detail-oriented and proficient in handling sensitive data, ready to play a critical supporting role in the academy’s examination and assessment processes? Do you want to ensure that all administrative and logistical elements of student progress tracking are managed accurately and efficiently? The overall purpose of this post is to assist the Examinations and Assessment Officer in supporting the accurate management of all examinations and maintaining accurate pupil tracking data.

Welcome from the Principal

I am proud to introduce you to Outwood Academy Valley, a school where excellence, innovation, and opportunity create an outstanding learning environment for both students and staff. We are situated at the heart of the community in Worksop, the "Gateway to the Dukeries."

We are deeply committed to putting students first, raising standards, and transforming lives. We believe learning should be enjoyable and enriching, allowing students to make exceptional progress through our knowledge-rich, personalised curriculum. Our Performing Arts Department is a particular area of excellence.

If you are passionate about education, we warmly invite you to join our dedicated team. We value and invest in our staff, offering high-quality professional development and a collaborative environment. We operate as a supportive school family, celebrating successes and working together with a shared sense of purpose.

If you share our values, apply now and take the next step in your career with us.

To view the Support Staff recruitment booklet, Click here  

The Assistant supports the Exams Officer in the management of examinations and pupil tracking data. Data duties include assisting in data production, supporting the use of 'Praising Stars', and assisting in the statistical analysis of assessment trends. They produce relevant reports from 'Praising Stars' on targets, progress, and attendance, and print reports for parents.

Examination support involves assisting with the exams MIS, distributing timetables and letters, organising invigilation timetabling and training, and ensuring the timely receipt of mark sheets. They must comply and be familiar with all JCQ regulations.

Essential experience is working with management information and data collection. Essential skills include strong written and verbal communication, proficiency in standard ICT packages including Excel, and the ability to work effectively under pressure while managing deadlines. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to respect confidentiality, analyse data, and relate sympathetically to students.

Desirable experience includes assisting with or organising educational examinations and experience in the use of educational management information systems. The individual must be willing and able to enhance their qualifications.