Exams and Data Manager with Cover Responsibilities

The Five Islands Academy is seeking to appoint an Examinations and Data Manager, to ensure the smooth, accurate and compliant running of all examinations, data and assessment processes, so that all our children can flourish. This position would suit someone with outstanding organisation, IT and communication skills. We are an all-age, multi-site Church of England academy serving the five island communities of Bryher, St Agnes, St Martin's, St Mary's and Tresco. This exciting opportunity is required from 1st September 2026 Key responsibilities: To manage the complete exams process across all key stages, covering internal and external exams To manage and train the invigilation staff To liaise with examination boards as appropriate, maintaining school policies and practices related to the GCSE examinations and SATs processes, including access arrangements and special considerations To be responsible for the maintenance of Arbor, Insight, SISRA, FFT Aspire and any new platforms adopted by the school or Trust, including timetabling support To be responsible for assessment, recording and reporting systems, and the school census To maintain the overview of school registers and attendance, including attendance data analysis and referrals to the EWO To support the leadership team and Trust by generating and analysing data as needed for reports To contribute to the smooth running of our Reception Desk, working with our part-time Receptionist to welcome children, staff, parents and visitors to the school To be responsible for ensuring arrangements are in place to cover for teacher absence, deploying cover supervisors or arranging supply teachers as appropriate. About You: Strong organisational and time-management skills Excellent accuracy and attention to detail Confidence working with data, spreadsheets, and MIS Platforms The ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines Computer literacy and the ability to multi-task effectively A proactive, solution-focused approach Experience in examinations or data management (desirable but not essential)