Data, Examinations and Compliance Officer

What skills and experience we're looking for

Data, Examinations and Compliance Officer

Required as soon as possible

Salary range: SO1 - SO2 (£38,256.00 – £42,060.00 per annum (pro rata)

Hours: 36 hours per week, 48.95/49.62 weeks per year, including two weeks in August for processing and analysing exam results

• Would you like to contribute to the strategic use of data and compliance in a highly successful school, knowing that it will make a difference to the lives of young people?
• Are you a self-starter who prides yourself on being highly organised, efficient and solution-focused?
• Would you like the opportunity to work as part of a dynamic and dedicated team in a supportive and challenging environment?

We are looking for a proactive and highly motivated Data, Examinations and Compliance Officer to be responsible for the administration of external and internal examinations, in accordance with the Joint Council for Qualifications regulations.

As the ideal candidate you must have an in-depth knowledge of any of the following areas: data analysis, Management Information Systems, compliance or examinations administration. You must be able to demonstrate meticulous attention to detail with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to successfully lead a team of invigilators. You must be able to work well under pressure, think creatively and be able to use your own initiative. You must enjoy the challenge of learning, setting up and running new systems.

What the school offers its staff

• Walthamstow School for Girls is a wonderful place to work, learn, teach and lead. We are passionate about education being a vehicle for promoting equality for all and our mission is to empower young women to become leaders of the future. We are a truly comprehensive school, proud of our diversity and committed to social justice.

• One of the lowest teaching time contact ratios in London, demonstrating that we have chosen to invest in our staff
• An understanding that work-life balance is important, including a commitment to staff wellbeing in our School Improvement Plan
• In addition to making allowances for staff to have cover for family events, we have been piloting a whole school approach to flexible working which will be rolled out across the school in 2025 – 26
• Teachers have an allocated WFA - Work from Anywhere period included on their timetable
• Home and Family weeks: termly non-meeting weeks throughout the year to support with reduced workload and staff wellbeing
• No report writing
• Beautiful school grounds, including staff terrace (in summer!)
• The possibility of flexible working contracts (37% of our staff are part-time)
• Regular wellbeing surveys and wellbeing slots in staff meetings; member of SLT with responsibility for staff wellbeing
• 97% of staff say the school is a happy and enjoyable place to work; 95% feel their professional contribution is valued; 73% feel they have a good work-life balance. This compares very favourably with the TES national Wellbeing report where only 20% of staff felt their workload was manageable.
• Employee Assistance: free 24-hour confidential counselling, help and information service
• Staff organised activities including a running club, yoga and Boxfit exercise sessions
• Cycle 2 work scheme
• Staff working in schools in Waltham Forest, regularly using computers, are eligible to apply for reimbursement towards some of the costs associated with eye tests and glasses
• Free on-site parking
• Lunch or breakfast provided on INSET days
• Free tea and coffee in the staff room
• Staff benefit from preferential admission criteria for their daughters.

Commitment to safeguarding

Walthamstow School for Girls is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.