Assessment Director

Legra Academy Trust provides high quality, high impact early years, primary and secondary education in Essex. Working together, we make a huge impact on the lives and education of both our young people and staff. We are committed to providing professional development for both our staff and governors, in order to achieve sustainable improvement.

As the Assessment Director, you will be responsible for the collection, generation and distribution of assessment and reporting data integrity and consistency of the assessment data. You will work within agreed SLA’s to ensure minimal impact to teaching and learning and within allocated budgets or agreed variances.

You will take responsibility for the Data Admin team which covers student records, timetabling and statutory reporting.

Ideally you would have SQL (preferably Microsoft SQL Server), Excel and VBA. It would be advantageous if you have previous experience of SIMS and any third party school data system, school/academy data analysis and statistical analysis. You would be based at our Belfairs Academy in Leigh on Sea.

Why Leigh-on-Sea? 

Recently voted Number 2 in a nationwide survey of the ‘Happiest Places in the UK to Live’ (according to property website Rightmove) Leigh is often described as ‘Notting Hill with a seafront.’ It boasts an historic Old Town and buzzing Broadway. Cool bars and chic boutiques vie for your attention, along with traditional pubs, cockle sheds, fishing boats and a wealth of artists studios. Jump on a train and you an in central London less than 50-minutes, so Leigh-on Sea really offers you the very best of both worlds and a great quality of life. Why not come and see for yourself?

As part of your application, we request that you also provide a statement (approximately two sides of A4) detailing what you will bring to the position and how you will contribute to the success of the Academy.

Closing date: 20th April 2018.

Interview date: w/c 23rd April 2018.

Legra Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Following safer recruitment procedures, this appointment will be subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure Barring Service and satisfactory references. Belfairs Academy is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to positive employment policies to promote equal opportunity in employment. 

For more information please contact lindsey.corben@legratrust.org.uk