Data and Exams Manager

Job title:                     Data and Examinations Manager

Location:                    Sheffield Springs Academy, Hurlfield Road, Sheffield, S12 2SF

Starting salary:          £37,500 to £40,000 gross per annum pro rata, depending on experience (actual £36,504.81 to £38,938.46 gross per annum)

Contract:                  Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, 08:00 – 16:00, 44 weeks (term-time plus 5 weeks)

Sheffield Springs Academy is seeking to appoint a dedicated and meticulous individual for the role of Data and Exams Manager. This is a key post within the academy in which the successful applicant will manage student data and track progress as part of a two-person team to support both staff and students.

Sheffield Springs Academy is an 11-16 secondary school serving the Park, Manor and Castle wards of Sheffield. As part of United Learning our aim is to bring out ‘the Best in Everyone’ and we continuously strive to ensure that students and staff have every opportunity to succeed, with their potential developed to the utmost.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an Ofsted rated ‘Good’ academy. The academy is part of United Learning, a national group of schools and academies. Sheffield Springs Academy is an 11-16 school. As part of United Learning our aim is to bring out ‘the Best in Everyone’ and we continuously strive to ensure that students and staff have every opportunity to succeed, with their potential developed to the utmost. Our school has motivated, ambitious students with a high percentage of our students going on to attend Russell group universities.

United Learning is one of the largest and most successful Trusts in the country who offers unrivalled Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and training, including opportunities for nationwide networking.

The city of Sheffield itself is a vibrant place to live and work with two universities and a range of entertainment opportunities alongside the access to the beautiful Peak District within a 20-minute commute. Quality of life is routinely ranked highly, and it is one of the greenest cities in Europe: Welcome to Sheffield

Main duties will include:

·        Analyse student data and produce informed reports to assist teaching staff in raising attainment.

·        Manage the school’s pupil performance data collection systems.

·        Provide a variety of reports to departments across the Academy.

·        Interpret data to show trends and future forecasts.

·        Ensure that complete and full educational data is available for all students from KS3 to KS4.

·        Provide pupil data, collated from systems in place, for analysis by colleagues at half-termly intervals.

·        Maintain the integrity of pupil class data within the Arbor system.

·        Manage the school’s assessment and reporting system (maintain the database, upload classes, distribute results).

What we would like from you:

·        Someone who is a team player and can be flexible during busy periods.

·        Have a sound knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, in particular Microsoft Excel.

·        Be approachable and have excellent people skills.

·        Have outstanding organisation skills and a keen attention to detail.

·        A fundamental belief in the power of education to enable students to achieve anything they set their minds to.

We will offer you:

·        Highly competitive salary.

·        Excellent facilities and resources.

·        Access to an outstanding professional development programme.

·        Polite, respectful and dedicated students who want to learn and fulfil their potential.

·        A respectful working environment.

·        Colleagues who are supportive, friendly and who are committed to each other’s professional development.

·        A chance to become part of one of the largest groups of academies in the country.

·        Opportunities to work collaboratively with colleagues in other schools within the Yorkshire cluster and across United Learning.

·        Excellent employee benefits which include a highly sought-after pension scheme with high employer contributions.

·        Access to training through the Apprenticeship Levy.

·        Perkbox benefits platform.

·        We are open to requests for flexible or part-time working; and we encourage open and regular conversations about work-life balance.

If you possess these qualities and share the academy’s vision, then we will be delighted to hear from you. Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details.

To apply, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button at the top of the advert on our website using the following link to our vacancies page: Sheffield Springs Academy Vacancies and complete our online application form. Please note that CVs are not accepted. The closing date for this post is 23:59 on Sunday 07 April 2024. Interviews will take place soon after.

If you would like to discuss this exciting opportunity, please contact hr@unitedlearningyorks.org.uk

United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employees will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.