What is the job role?

West Coventry Academy is a highly successful school with a distinctive character and ethos.  Our dedicated and talented staff are committed to ensuring that we make a difference, in any way that we can, to both our young people and our community.  We are passionate about providing opportunities for all our students to achieve and our motto of ‘Enjoy, Achieve, Aspire’ encapsulates our school where every individual is encouraged to be the best they can be.  We are proud of the extracurricular provision that we are able to offer, and we work hard to give our students plenty of opportunities to develop their confidence and creativity, both in and out of lessons.

High quality relationships are at the heart of everything that we do at West Coventry Academy.  We want our young people to be happy, confident, curious, and resilient learners.  We know that this can only happen if relationships, built on trust and mutual respect, are central to all aspects of our work.  We believe that when young people feel safe and secure, everything is possible, and we promise to do our utmost to make sure that we unlock the potential in everyone so that every student achieves their potential and leaves school well prepared for the next stage in their development.

West Coventry Academy are looking to appoint a committed, motivated and enthusiastic Data & Exams Manager.  To lead on the planning, development and delivery of student data, tracking and reporting.  To work closely with the Deputy/Assistant Headteacher in the strategic management of data and exams needs, supporting all staff in meeting their data and exam requirements.  Ensure the smooth running of all examinations within exam board guidelines for the academy.  The ability to manage a small team of Invigilators and Curriculum Support Officers.

Criteria for Appointment:

Educated to at least A level standard, with GCSEs in English and Mathematics at grade C or above.

Knowledge and understanding of the data requirements within schools.

A knowledge of external examination process & procedures would be an advantage.

Candidates may be interviewed prior to the closing date.

Salary: Grade 6 – £25,801 to £32,029 per annum FTE (£23,433 to £29,253 pro rata salary)

Hours: Permanent, 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday – 8.00am to 4.00pm, Friday 8.00am to 3.30pm (including ½ hour unpaid lunch break).  Term time (38 weeks per year) plus 3 additional weeks (to be negotiated)

Closing date: 9.00am Monday 6^th July 2020

Interview date: Wednesday 8^th July 2020

How to apply:

If you would like to join our team then please apply online - http://www.westcoventryacademy.org/vacancies.aspx without delay and we will immediately assess your application and call you to interview if we believe your skills and experience meet our needs. We look forward to hearing from you.

Application details for the above role are available from the Academy website

 http://www.westcoventryacademy.org/vacancies.aspx

All applications are returnable to: wcaapplications@westcoventryacademy.org (only electronic applications will be considered.)

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointments to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Coventry City Council