Exams and Data Manager
The Gatwick School
Crawley
- £29,423 - £31,856 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- WSCC plus fringe allowance Grade 9: Scale 25-28 (£32,683 -£35,386 pro rata)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January / February 2023
- Apply by:
- 14 December 2022
Job overview
The Gatwick School is looking for an ambitious, organised and driven Exams & Data Manager to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly improving all through school and shape assessment and how data is used to drive performance.
Working hours:
- Permanent – 37hrs per week
- Term time (39 weeks) plus 2 weeks during the holidays (including the day prior to and the actual day of the GCSE National results day)
Flexibility:
We are open to considering flexible working patterns, so please do contact humanresources@thegatwickschool.org.uk if you would like to discuss this further.
The role:
- To manage all aspects of the examinations process. The Examinations and Data Manager will have excellent administration and communication skills with the ability to supervise a team of invigilators.
- Leading the internal and external exams process from start to finish throughout the academic year, engaging and involving all relevant stakeholders.
- Liaising with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including pupils, parents, staff and awarding organisations.
Are you an experienced exams manager but data is not an area of interest, or are you a budding analytical expert who thrives on data? We would still love to hear from you and receive your application as we are open to re-shaping this role.
We are looking for individuals who have:
- Experience of working in an educational setting (experience of managing exams desirable but not essential)
- Strong organisational skills and effective time management
- Ability to work to challenging deadlines
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders
- Are able to use initiative, be decisive and can communicate professionally with confidence
- Are highly computer literate, with strong capability in MS Office and management information systems
Staff Benefits:
- Fringe allowance
- Potential for career progression
- An experienced and supportive central Trust team, who provide HR advisory and business support
- Extensive CPD opportunities for all staff including Aurora Trust-wide CPD
- Coaching culture established for staff
- Employee Wellbeing and Assistance Scheme
- Staff / Long Service Awards
- Termly hospitality
You will be joining a supportive team who place our values of Character, Culture and Currency at the centre of all that we do, with a commitment to raising pupil achievement and aspirations.
Colleagues are welcoming and highly supportive and we provide an extensive CPD programme offering development opportunities at all career stages.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant must have, or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS disclosure, and satisfactory references. The School is an equal opportunities employer.
Key Dates
We welcome candidates for tours or an informal chat with the Business Manager.
Closing date for applications: 16:00 Wednesday 14th December 2022
Shortlisted candidates will be notified on Thursday 15th December 2022
Interview date: tbc
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Attached documents
About The Gatwick School
Opened in 2014, and judged 'Good' by Ofsted in all areas. The Gatwick School is a state-funded all-through school based in Crawley, West Sussex. Teaching children aged 4-16, the school is non-denominational and mixed gender. Located on Gatwick Road, it is less than a mile from the international airport of the same name.
The school can be accessed on public transport by the Metrobus network, with the Gatwick Road North bus stop situated outside the school. The Gatwick School has a breakfast club and runs OASIS clubs at the end of the day for after-school intellectual stimulation.
Values and vision
Our vision is for all pupils to have a love of learning, a positive and resilient approach with a strong sense of community. Each individual pupil will be encouraged to be aspirational, prepared for their future and inspired to make a difference. We strive for this through providing high-quality teaching which focuses on learning and furthering understanding. This is reflected in our values:
- Character - Being our personal best, being kind and developing resilience
- Culture - A diverse and cohesive community, with high expectations and celebration
- Currency - Outcomes to open doors of opportunity, providing experiences and building a positive reputation
By providing a learning experience with an emphasis on global education, business and enterprise, science and technology, The Gatwick School aims to raise aspirations and broaden horizons. Our pupils will be well prepared for the next stage of their journey whether it involves following an apprenticeship at some of the major employers right on our doorstep or onto further education.
We are looking for staff with high expectations of themselves, colleagues and pupils with the energy and determination to make a difference. So if you are someone who motivates and inspires confidence; a clear communicator who is collaborative and builds strong relationships. Then, you’ve come to the right place. Apply now! We look forward to meeting you.
Simon Firth
Headteacher
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