Examinations and Data Officer

Thank you for your interest in our Examinations and Data Officer which we are looking to appoint as soon as possible. We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled professional to ensure the school runs secure, efficient and effective examinations and assessments. The post holder will ensure that information relating to coursework and examinations is effectively stored to achieve high standards of data security and retrieval. You will provide support to the Deputy Headteacher managing the examinations budget and will oversee the administration of Key Stage 4 coursework programmes and provide a support service to course leaders in order to achieve satisfactory assessment of students’ work.

You will need high-level administration skills, excellent organisation and communication skills, and be able to solve problems and think on your feet. Experience of working with performance information, statistical analysis and management information is desirable. Full training is provided in the role.

Orchard serves a richly diverse community in North Bristol, with a high proportion of disadvantaged children who recognise that you can make a real difference to their lives. The mission statement of the school, “inspire today, empower for life”, lies at the heart of all that the school does. As a school we are building our success on our core values, being Open-minded, Respectful, Creative & curious, Healthy, Ambitious, Responsible and Determined. We place no limits on our aspirations for our students.

We are a friendly school, with a warm and welcoming staff body. We work together, we look after our staff wellbeing, and plan for sustainable, impactful development. Every member of staff is entitled to a coach and we develop all staff through regular, incremental coaching. Our most recent Ofsted report demonstrates we are a seriously good school, committed to becoming the outstanding school our community deserves.

Please read our Staff Prospectus to find out more about us, and visit our website. If you have any questions relating to this role, please contact Emma Snell, PA to Headteacher. If what we are doing resonates with you, and you are keen to work with us, please do apply. We particularly welcome applicants who speak one or more community languages, and applicants from currently under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. We are committed to taking steps to increase the diversity of our employees and removing any barriers to opportunities and success. We warmly welcome your application. 

Closing date: There is no closing date for this post, Early application is advised as applications will be considered as they are received, and we reserve the right to appoint at any time in the process

Fluency Duty

This role has been identified as falling within the definition of requiring fluency in spoken English. You will be required to speak English with confidence and be able to conduct a conversation and answer questions for extended periods of time.

Safeguarding Statement

Trust in Learning (Academies) is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance. Our policy and practice is in line with the Department for Education’s ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ most recent Guidance. We ensure that all appropriate measures are applied in relation to everyone who works for the Trust who is likely to be perceived by the children as a safe and trustworthy adult. Safer recruitment practice includes scrutinising applicants, online checks, verifying identity and academic or vocational qualifications, obtaining professional and character references, checking previous employment history and ensuring that a candidate has the health and physical capacity for the job.