The posting
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional who is passionate about educational data, student achievement, and the effective management of examinations. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth delivery of all internal and external examinations, both general and vocational, while supporting school leaders through the provision of high-quality data analysis and reporting.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the efficient and effective administration of all internal and external examinations.
- Liaise with staff, students, parents/carers, invigilators, examination boards, and other educational organisations.
- Ensure compliance with examination regulations and best practice.
- Maintain and manage examination records, data, and associated administrative processes.
- Produce, present, interpret, and analyse accurate pupil attainment and progress data for the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team.
- Support strategic decision-making through the provision of insightful data reports and analysis.
- Undertake additional duties related to examinations, data management, and administration as reasonably directed by the Headteacher or members of the Senior Leadership Team.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented individual with excellent organisational skills, strong analytical abilities, and the confidence to manage multiple priorities in a busy school environment. Experience of examinations administration and school data systems would be advantageous.
Working Pattern
- 37 hours per week
- 42 weeks per year
- Permanent position
Anticipated start date: 19 October 2026, subject to the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks.
St Thomas More is a small popular Catholic 11 to 16 High School in the beautiful town of Buxton in Derbyshire; within easy access from Cheshire, Manchester, Staffordshire and Stockport as well as Derbyshire and surrounding areas.
We are first and foremost a Catholic School - in faith and in our all-embracing philosophy, based on the teaching and values of Jesus Christ. We commit ourselves as a Catholic Community to the development of the whole person and the pursuit of excellence by:
- Nurturing and developing the Catholic faith within our community with a love of God and neighbour and through a belief that all are unique and equal in the eyes of God
- Having expectations of the highest possible standards in all things for all pupils, resulting in the highest possible academic success and personal achievement
- Ensuring high standards of behaviour through a culture of respect for oneself, for the school and for others, embracing the fact that we are all members of a wider multi-cultural and multi-faith community, whilst holding a strong sense of pride and belonging for our own school community
- Fostering a love and joy of learning and healthy living, to produce happy, healthy, successful and responsible global citizens of the future.
Please note that the closing date may be brought forward depending upon interest.
How to apply
In order to apply for this role, please visit the vacancies page on our website via the link below. All applications must be submitted via ourwebsite.
Being part of the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust
On 1st September 2018, the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust, part of the Diocese of Nottingham, brought together 25 Catholic schools located in Derby City, Derbyshire, Staffordshire, Nottinghamshire and Stockport together in partnership, to ensure the very best spiritual, social and academic experiences and outcomes for the young people in our schools.
Everything we do is to better the lives and futures of our children, providing access to first-class teaching, both academically and spiritually and we are united by our collective vision to excel.
A summary of our fantastic benefits are as follows:
- Access to first class CPD opportunities. We also work in partnership with Nottingham Teaching School Alliance to deliver meaningful and relevant CPD. Our Leadership Academy identifies and develops future leaders.
- Genuine opportunities for career progression - with 25 academies in our family, and 84 academies across the Diocese, opportunities for career progression are a reality.
- Professional assistance - you will have access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential, independent and unbiased information and guidance 24/7. If clinically advisable, it also offers face-to-face counselling sessions.
- Pension - automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff, one of the most competitive on the market, with generous employer contributions.
- Terms and Conditions - we have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for both teachers and support staff.
For more information about our Trust and our Academies, please visit www.srscmat.co.uk
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The St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory references, which will be requested, prior to interview, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, medical check, evidence of qualifications plus verification of the right to work in the UK.
