Data & Exams Manager

Duties include: 

• Leading the production and management of all data reports on the academy systems including those required by the Senior Leadership Team, Local Accountability Board and Board of Directors.
• To support students’ learning through the review, production and analysis of assessment data, in conjunction with the leadership team and the MIS manager for the White Rose Academies Trust
• To maintain the management information system (SIMS) within the academy
• To support teacher effectiveness by ensuring all aspects of assessment and analysis of progress are enhanced by good quality, reliable and informative data sets
• Exam administration of all external and internal exams

Specific Responsibilities:

Data: 

• To maintain the integrity of all student data in the Sims system.
• Lead training sessions for new systems e.g. SISRA, Transition Matrices for all staff.
• Create log-ins for SIMs, Behaviour Watch, SISRA etc.
• Input of Performance data including exam results and internal assessments and analysis thereof in conjunction with the academy leadership team.
• Data input for external examinations, including estimated grades, the end of Key Stage tests, including vocational areas.
• Input of student curriculum data including class lists and timetables in liaison with the SLT.
• Liaising with Team Leaders, School Leaders and the Executive Group to provide data analysis.
• Provide high quality national data for benchmarking purposes
• Management of reporting, recording and the tracking of student progress
• Managing the examinations results analysis process
• To analyse assessment data and findings and prepare reports
• To analyse and assess Behaviour and Attendance data and link with attainment.
• To liaise with the Principal regarding target setting using national data sets
• Where appropriate to train and provide support to teachers on analysing data to improve learning and teaching.
• To prepare spreadsheets on Excel format to inform curriculum decisions and preparation of internal data publications.

Examinations: The administration of all external examinations, which will include:

• To support the Principal with results analysis relating to GCSE and other external examinations as well as Mock exams and reports.
• Production of examination statistics and analysis for public examinations
• Arranging the examinations timetable
• Ensure that rooms are ready for examinations to commence
• Synchronise the start of examinations
• Negotiating with staff re-rooming of their normal timetabled class
• Collection of student data prior to examinations commencing
• Advising examination boards of student information
• Advising students, parents and staff of examination timetables
• Monitoring the examinations budget
• Approving invoices for payment
• Co-ordinate the distribution of results and certificates to students for all examinations
• Report to the Principal and LAB on examination results
• Ensuring examination regulations are known and applied by all staff
• Making all examination entries on behalf of the academy
• Verifying examination entries with students and staff
• Maintaining accurate records of entries, re-mark requests and results
• Liaise with external agencies and ensure that necessary statistical returns are made accurately and in compliance with deadlines

Leeds East Academy – Soaring to Success:

Leeds East Academy is an 11-16 school, flourishing in a state of the art new building which provides a fantastic learning environment for students. We are a vibrant and expanding school which thrives at the heart of a diverse and dynamic community. We provide an exceptional education and life training; harnessing the skills and fortifying the aspirations of young people, who we know will transform the region and provide a positive, progressive contribution to society. Our vision at Leeds East Academy is clear: we will be Ofsted rated as outstanding within three years. 

The White Rose Academies Trust is a local trust dedicated to raising and fulfilling the ambitions of young people. Our academies throughout Leeds are at the heart of the communities they serve, which is why we are committed to delivering an outstanding education to every one of our students.

The Trust employs over 300 outstanding professionals who are committed to unlocking the potential of the next generation. Working in partnership with Gorse Academies Trust, we are on a significant journey which will see all of our schools Ofsted rated as outstanding within three years.

We are sponsored by Leeds City College, who provides expertise, international networks and highly desirable employability prospects within education and beyond.

Closing date: Thursday 2nd March

Shortlisting: Thursday 9th / Friday 10th March

Interviews: W/C 13th March

To apply visit www.leedseastacademy.org.uk or download the attached application form. Completed applications to be returned to recruitment@whiteroseacademies.org