School Administrator Role Exams and Assessment Assistant

Description:

School: Outwood Academy Valley
Role: Exam and Assessment Assistant
Hours: 37 hours per week Monday to Friday. Term time only 20 days (42 weeks)
Salary (Actual): 23669 to 24044

About the school:

Outwood Academy Valley has 1500 students aged 11 to 16 and shares a Post 16 Centre which has 500 students with Outwood Academy Portland. The Post 16 Centre is just a two-minute walk from the school. Both sites have excellent facilities providing a bright and motivational learning and working environment. We are a welcoming and supportive academy with a relentless determination to provide the very best education for every child.

Since joining the Outwood Family in 2012 as well as within the Outwood family of schools the academy has been also been consistently among the top schools for Nottinghamshire Derbyshire and South Yorkshire for GCSE results including English and Maths. Along with strong results and attainment levels students make
above average progress.

Outwood Grange Academies Trust provides a high quality learning and cultural environment that inspires and motivates children. Whether you are ambitious for progress or determined to be an outstanding member of our support team Outwood Academy Valley is the place for you. Leadership development succession
planning and capacity building are major priorities for the Trust as this enables us to facilitate rapid progression for those who want to advance at all levels.

A message from our Principal:

As Principal I am proud to be able to introduce you to Outwood Academy Valley. We are a school where excellence innovation and opportunity come together to create an outstanding learning environment for both students and staff. The academy is situated at the heart of its community in Worksop. Worksop is known as the Gateway to the Dukeries due to its proximity to several historic ducal estates including Clumber Park Thoresby Hall Welbeck Abbey and Worksop Manor.

We are deeply committed to putting students first raising standards and transforming lives. We believe that learning should be both enjoyable and enriching allowing students to make exceptional progress. Our knowledge-rich curriculum is designed to personalise learning for every student helping them to reach their potential. Our Performing Arts Department excels producing choreographing and performing brilliant shows.

If you are passionate about education and looking to join a dedicated team that strives for excellence we warmly invite you to explore the exciting opportunities at our academy. We value and invest in our staff offering high-quality professional development a collaborative and dynamic working environment and the opportunity to make a real difference.

We believe that a school is more than just a workplaceit is a family. As such we support uplift and inspire one another to create the best possible environment. As a family we celebrate each others successes stand by each other in challenging times and work together with a shared sense of purpose. If you share our values come and join our school family. Apply now and take the next step in your career with us.

About the role:

Outwood Academy Valley seeks applications from professional individuals for this key role. The successful candidate will assist the Examinations and Assessment Officer in maintaining accurate pupil tracking of key assessment data thereby assisting SLT and Curriculum Leaders in raising standards within teaching and learning. They will also support the accurate management of all examinations provide administration and data support to students within the academy and provide Business Services with data management and administration support.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills good time management and the ability to multitask and be able to work to tight deadlines. Strong IT skills specifically in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) are essential and experience of SIMS would be a definite advantage but is not essential as training will be provided on all aspects of the role.

To view the job description please click here.

To view the person specification which you should use when completing your applications please click here.

If you are interested or have any further questions regarding the role we invite you to contact us at Outwood Academy Valley by emailing Jenny Wass Exams & Assessment Officer via

Closing date: Midday Tuesday 06th January 2026