Data, Exams and MIS Officer

Salary: School Support Pay Scale points 19 - 24 (£31,067 to £34,314). Actual Salary is£29,595 - £32,688

Start Date: 1 st September 2025
Contract Type: Permanent, 37 hours per week (term-time only plus 4 weeks)
Location: Edgar Wood Academy, part of Altus Education Partnership

Are you highly organised, detail-focused and passionate about using data to make a real impact? Edgar Wood Academy is seeking a skilled and dedicated Data, Exams and MIS Officer to join our team and play a vital role in supporting student achievement through accurate data management and the smooth delivery of examinations.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a values-led and growing secondary school, located in a state-of-the-art building in Heywood. You will work closely with the Systems and Operations Manager and wider leadership team to provide timely, accurate and insightful data to inform school decision-making, while also ensuring full compliance with national exams regulations and statutory reporting.

About the Role

The successful candidate will:

• Act as the school's Exams Officer, leading the planning and delivery of all internal and external examinations in accordance with JCQ and awarding body regulations.
• Manage and maintain the school's Management Information System (MIS), currently Arbor, ensuring student data is accurate, secure, and up to date.
• Coordinate the collection, validation and analysis of academic assessment data across year groups.
• Support curriculum leaders and senior staff with high-quality reports, data dashboards, and exam performance analysis.
• Oversee the recruitment and training of exam invigilators, manage the set-up of exam rooms, and lead the secure handling of exam papers and results.
• Lead on statutory returns such as the School Census and Key Stage performance data submissions.
• Support compliance with GDPR through responsible data handling and reporting practices.
• Provide training, advice and support to staff on data systems, including producing helpful user guides and templates.

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with school MIS platforms (e.g. Arbor, SIMS) and can confidently produce reports and handle large datasets.
• Possesses strong ICT skills, including advanced Excel functions (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, etc.).
• Has experience in exams administration or data management within a school or college setting.
• Remains calm, methodical and professional under pressure, especially during busy exam seasons.
• Has excellent communication skills and can work collaboratively across departments and with external agencies.
• Has an eye for detail, a high level of accuracy, and a commitment to data security and confidentiality.

Why Join Edgar Wood Academy?

Edgar Wood Academy opened in 2021 to serve the communities of Middleton and Heywood. As part of the Altus Education Partnership, we share a commitment to raising aspirations, improving outcomes, and transforming lives through education.

At Edgar Wood Academy, you'll benefit from:

• A welcoming, supportive and ambitious team
• A strong culture of collaboration and continuous improvement
• A newly built school with modern facilities
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
• Cycle to Work scheme and other benefits via our Employee Benefits Programme
• Generous holiday entitlement and family-friendly policies

We are committed to professional development and will support the successful candidate with any necessary training, including JCQ updates and Arbor system use.

• Deadline for applications: Monday 14 th July 2025 (12.00 midday)
• Interviews: Week commencing 21 st July 2025

Please note: we are unable to inform candidates who have not been shortlisted. If you do not hear from us after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion.

Safeguarding Statement:
Edgar Wood Academy and Altus Education Partnership are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. In accordance with KCSIE guidance, online checks will be carried out for shortlisted candidates.

Edgar Wood Academy Heywood Old Road Heywood OL10 2QN

For further information about this vacancy please contact us using Ref: EWA-DEO.

Edgar Wood Academy Heywood Old Road Heywood OL10 2QN

For further information about this vacancy please contact us using Ref: EWA-DEO.