Data & Exams Assistant

This is a fantastic time to join Ash Green's expanding, vibrant and caring learning community. We are committed to ensuring that students are stretched intellectually and that they foster a love of learning, whilst feeling valued, happy and safe. We provide an inspirational education where every young person is ready for life in our global community.

Our students have an appetite for success and our staff are committed to unleashing their potential. We know that academic achievement of the highest order is within our reach and we now look to consolidate this progress and continue to push for further sustained improvement, as we strive to become a truly exceptional school. With this in mind, we are looking for outstanding professionals to join our staff body who demonstrate the ability to achieve above national student outcomes and make a significant difference to the lives of the young people at Ash Green School.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Emma Dickinson, HR Manager, on 02476 366772 or 07548834411

**DATA & EXAMS ASSISTANT**

**JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION**

**LOCATION**

ASH GREEN SCHOOL, COVENTRY

**SALARY**

NJC Scale E point 4 - 6 (FTE £19,264 - £20,043)

Term time only + 1 week (39 weeks total)

37 hours per week actual Salary £16,496 - £17,163

**PURPOSE AND SCOPE**

Provide administrative support for both the Data Manager and Examinations Officer.

**REPORTING LINES**

Reporting to the Data Manager.

**MAIN ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES**

To provide general clerical support as required.

To input a wide variety of school data into multiple computer programmes as and when required by the Data Manager.

To provide support to the Data Manager on a daily basis and to be able to work well under pressure during peak periods such as the start and end of every term as well as during every school CENSUS.

To provide support with creating and disseminating the examination timetable as well as any clashes that may occur, rooming, and guiding invigilators on exam day.

To liaise with pastoral staff to arrange early warning for some students of exams to ensure full attendance for exams.

To provide support to ensure the smooth facilitation of examination days. Including the setting up of desks for exams - liaising with site staff and teachers were necessary.

To be instructed by the Examinations Officer to ensure staff and students are aware especially for days when hundreds of students are sitting down for exams.

To support the Examinations Officer in liaising with pastoral staff to arrange early warning for some students of exams to ensure full attendance for exams.

To provide support ensuring that all rooms comply with Exam instructions.

To provide support in managing the receipt, checking & secure storage of examination papers and stationery received from examination boards.

To provide support in managing the import, printing & issuing of results to students and staff as appropriate.

To provided support in making arrangements for summer “results days”.

To provide support in managing and inputting examination and results data on to the school’s MIS.

To be flexible in working hours as and when required especially during peak periods during the academic year such as during CENSUS and examination periods.

To take part in INSET training both to improve your own skills and to work with colleagues to improve administration.

**OTHER SPECIFIC DUTIES**

To be a key contributor to drive continuous school improvement.

To play a full part in the life of the school community, to support its distinctive aims and ethos and to encourage staff and students to follow this example

To promote actively the school’s corporate policies

To continue personal development as agreed.

To comply with the school’s health and safety policy and undertake risk assessments as appropriate.

To take an equitable part in the cover system of the school according to policy and regulations.

**SUPPORTING THE SCHOOL**

Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons you are responsible for or come into contact with.

Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.

Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.

Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required.

Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.

Assist with pupil needs as appropriate during the school day

**OTHER**

Attend regular meetings

Undertake any relevant training and courses

Participate in the schools Appraisal process

Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school

Undertake daily break and/or lunchtime time supervision duties

Act to ensure pupils’ health