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ACKWORTH SCHOOL
Ackworth School
Full-time
Job Title

Date

Department

Reports to

Examination and Data Administrator

January 2026

Academic

Examination and Data Officer

Purpose of the Role

To  provide  administration  support  to  the  Exams/Data  Officer  in  order  to  deliver  a
streamlined examination calendar  and ensure  the  provision  of data  to  academic  staff
through the inputting and processing of pupil information.

Departmental Information

The role sits as part of the wider administration team and is expected to follow the same
guidelines for internal and external communications whilst still maintaining high levels of
compliance both as part of the role specifics and wider GDPR.

The main point of contacts on a daily basis will be to the Exams Officer and liaising with
the academic staff for data and assessment, Learning Support for exam arrangements
and the SLT.

Main tasks and responsibilities

Data and Assessment

Input into the school’s pupil performance data collection systems, for analysis by
colleagues.

Ensure that complete and full educational data is available for all students.

Input into the school’s assessment and reporting system (maintaining the database,
uploading classes, distributing results).

Assist the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) by providing the relevant data to enable them to
review the progress of individual Curriculum areas, departments.

Support with reporting cycles data ensuring it is uploaded by the academic staff and
made available to parents through the Parent Portal at the agreed frequency and
format.

Examinations

Support the full range of administrative tasks for the examination process:

•  Keep detailed real time records, showing examination entries for all students.

•  Deal with the requirements of examination boards for the effective administration

of examinations and providing relevant statistical reports as required.

•  Liaise with examination boards in respect of administration of entries, coursework
requirements, conduct of examinations and results. Submit all entries ensuring
that examination boards/authorities are aware of any special requirements for
students and that the appropriate provision is made, in conjunction with the
Head of Learning Support and Head of the Autism Resource.

•  Create seating plans, organise examination rooms and arrange safe and secure
storage of examination materials and question papers, in accordance with
relevant regulations.

•  Facilitate exam invigilation, ensuring that invigilators are properly briefed on

procedures.

Have involvement in all requests for access arrangements, special consideration and
provision.

Provide support in school on examination results days.

Submit post results enquiries and script requests in liaison with parents, pupils, Heads of
Departments, Faculty Heads and Pastoral and Academic Leads.

Ensure certificates are checked and distributed appropriately.

School Logistics

Provide support to pupils, staff and parents for software and app access by re-issuing
passwords and escalating to IT when there are software issues that need to be resolved.

Person Specification

Educational Attainment and Qualifications

GCSE A* - C (9-4) Maths and English

Experience, Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Desirable

Good communication and interpersonal
skills

Previous work experience in an
examination role in a senior school

Good numeracy, literacy and ICT skills

Able to work on own initiative

Good organisational skills with meticulous
attention to detail

Good time managements skills, including
the ability to work to deadlines

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications,
especially Excel and Word

Ability to work well under pressure

Familiar with using iSAMS or other school
database

Recent experience working in a school
within a data role

Wider knowledge and understanding of
the secondary school system

Previously used education software

Ackworth School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and
young people. All staff and volunteers are therefore expected to behave in such a way that
supports  this  commitment.  All  staff  are  required  to  understand  and  adhere  to  the  Schools
Health and Safety policies.

Job descriptions may be subject to review from time to time and can be altered or amended
to meet the changing requirements of the School. They are not designed to limit the extent
of the role but instead to outline the main tasks and responsibilities.