Exams and Assessment Officer

Employer: Outwood Academy Hasland Hall

Location: Chesterfield, East Midlands

Salary: £28,598 - £29,540

Job type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-10-07T00:00:00Z

Sector: Finance & Accounting

Job Description

Responsibilities The Officer manages all administrative and operational aspects of examinations, ensuring accuracy and full compliance with JCQ regulations. This includes managing the MIS for entries, liaising with boards, overseeing invigilation timetabling, training/supervising invigilators, and managing the security and distribution of examination papers and results. The role also involves critical data management: coordinating the student census, using 'Praising Stars' for pupil tracking, undertaking statistical analysis of assessment data and trends for departmental managers and SLT, and producing reports to identify underachieving students. They provide all parents with student assessment data. Qualifications ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠A Level 3 qualification in a relevant discipline is essential. Essential experience includes working with statistical analysis, management information, and data collection, as well as assisting with or organising educational examinations. Candidates should possess the ability to effectively communicate, use standard ICT packages, particularly Excel, and work well under pressure while managing competing deadlines. A key skill is the ability to analyse data and present it clearly. Experience in the use of educational management information systems, including Arbor, is desirable.

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