Exams and Assessment Officer

Outwood Academy City is seeking to appoint a highly organised individual to take up the role of Exams and Assessment Officer. 

Supported by a highly skilled and experienced Senior Data & Exams Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for the running and administration of internal and external examinations and maintaining accurate student records. 

You will need to be a highly organised and experienced administrator, have excellent communication skills, with the ability to remain composed in a busy environment. Strong IT skills specifically in Microsoft Office are essential and experience of SIMS would be an advantage but is not essential as training will be provided on all aspects of the role. The successful candidate will be a team player with a proactive approach to work. You will line manage the academy’s Exams and Assessment Assistant and owing to the nature of the role, an ability to relate to the Academy’s students is crucial. 

Outwood Academy City utilises OGAT’s established suite of pre-built analysis reporting tools; the successful candidate will be responsible for populating and maintaining these tools as part of raising student progress and achievement. 

Serving the city of Sheffield, Outwood Academy City was constructed in 2011 with state-of-the-art facilities and joined Outwood Grange Academies Trust three years later. Prior to achieving Academy status, just 43% of students achieved five GCSEs at Grade A* to C, including English and Maths; Students achieving English and Maths A* to C combined over the last 2 years has been 69% and 68% with a progress 8 score well above the national average. In 2017, almost 70% of students passed both the new GCSEs in English and Maths. The academy is popular and numbers on role are increasing significantly year on year. We have a talented team of staff, who are committed to improving the life chances of all students irrespective of their background or starting points. If you believe in raising standards and transforming lives then this is the post for you. 

The academy benefits from being part of the Outwood Family of Schools and you will be joining a highly innovative, inspirational and ambitious organisation. The Trust guarantees every member of staff CPD and development opportunities. 

Applications are invited from suitably experienced individuals with the energy and confidence to become an integral part of the Academy. 

To apply, please visit: www.outwood.com > Vacancies. Alternatively, contact recruitment@city.outwood.com 

Closing date: Midday on Thursday, 5 July 2018.

Interview date: Wednesday, 11 July 2018. 

Please note that there is currently a job evaluation exercise being undertaken across the Trust. The salary advertised for this post is therefore subject to job evaluation and may change. 

Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check.