Data & Exams Manager

Protocol Education is delighted to be working in partnership with a thriving and ambitious secondary school in Leeds to recruit an experienced Data and Exams Manager. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised and detail-oriented professional to play a pivotal role in supporting the school’s operational success.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the effective management of student data, assessment information, and all internal and external examination processes. Working closely with senior leaders, teaching staff, examination boards, and external agencies, you will ensure the highest standards of accuracy, compliance, and reporting across the school. Data Management

• Lead the administration and development of the school’s Management Information System (MIS).
• Maintain accurate student data and ensure compliance with GDPR and statutory requirements.
• Produce regular reports and analysis to support senior leadership decision-making.
• Manage census returns and statutory reporting requirements.
• Support assessment and progress tracking processes across the school.
• Deliver training and guidance to staff on data systems and reporting.

Exams Management

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee all internal and external examinations.
• Act as the school’s primary contact with examination boards.
• Ensure all examinations are administered in accordance with JCQ and awarding body regulations.
• Manage examination entries, amendments, results days, and post-results services.
• Recruit, train, and manage invigilators.
• Coordinate access arrangements and special consideration processes where required., Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

• Previous experience working within a school data or examinations environment.
• Excellent knowledge of school MIS systems such as SIMS, Arbor or Bromcom.
• A strong understanding of GCSE and/or A-Level examination processes and regulations.
• Experience analysing and presenting data to a range of stakeholders.
• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet strict deadlines.
• Advanced IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel.

Desirable

• Experience managing school census returns.
• Knowledge of JCQ regulations and examination procedures.
• Experience leading or supervising administrative staff.

• A supportive and collaborative leadership team.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A positive working environment with a strong community ethos.
• Access to employee wellbeing initiatives.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Protocol Education and our partner school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references in line with safer recruitment practices.

If you are an experienced Data and Exams professional looking for your next challenge within education, we would love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.