Job overview

Data, Exams and Admin Assistant

37 hours a week, term time only plus 10 days (permanent)

BS7 – £27.711 - £28.684 per annum pro rata

The successful candidate will be a team player, have a pleasant and efficient manner and good inter-personal skills. Of greater importance, you will have a critical eye for detail, high levels of literacy, the ability to work independently and the ability to assimilate information accurately and quickly.

You should be competent in the use of Microsoft Office (especially Word and Excel). Experience of SIMS (the school’s information management system) would be an advantage but training will be available as required.

This is a split role, with the successful applicant working each morning with the Data and Exams Manager and each afternoon in the school’s main office with general school administration. Forming an excellent working partnership with the Data Manager and the Deputy Head (Curriculum) is another critical aspect of the role.

The key duties of the Data and Exams Assistant will be to work as directed by and in support of the Data and Examinations Manager:

Day to day administration of the school’s data systems and processes in accordance with the reporting schedule
As directed, administer all aspects of the school’s examination procedures ensuring compliance with JCQ, Ofqual and all awarding body requirements
Liaise with a wide range of colleagues to harvest and process information essential to the operation of the school’s data and examinations systems
Help the Data and Examinations Manager to run both internal mock exams and external public exams smoothly and efficiently.

The key duties for the Admin Assistant include:

Administration of pupil school admissions
Support main office with reception duties
Contact parents/carers and other outside agencies
Liaise with Heads of Year and other pastoral staff
Act as nominated First Aider
Undertake any other duties defined as within the nature and responsibilities for grade of the post.

Please download an application form available on our school website page. Your completed application should be supported by a letter of application and sent to Mr DS Northwood, Headmaster via email at:

admin@nts.cumbria.sch.uk

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Closing date: 1.30pm on Friday 28 February 2025

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by telephone or email: Monday 3 March 2025

Interviews to be held: Wednesday 5 March 2025

About The Nelson Thomlinson School

The Nelson Thomlinson School

High Street, Wigton

Cumbria

CA7 9PX

United Kingdom

+44 16973 42160

The Nelson Thomlinson School is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational secondary school with sixth form situated in Wigton, Cumbria. There are approximately 1300 students at the school between the ages of 11-18.

The Nelson Thomlinson School was founded in 1714, with its present school forming in 1969 after joining together with Nelson Thomlinson Grammar School and the Wigton Secondary School. In 2012, a multi-purpose hall was opened by former headmaster, Mr Ireland, which was named The Peter Ireland Building.

Headmaster

Sam Northwood, MA, MEd

Values and vision

The Nelson Thomlinson School wants all students to achieve academic excellence in a caring and nurturing learning environment. It works at maintaining strong relationships with parents and pupils and believes that in order to succeed, a three-way partnership needs to exist. The school has the motto: Fide et Operis, translating from Latin to Faith and Works. Ofsted’s most recent visit in October 2023 highlighted our strong traditions and a school where pupils (and staff) are proud to live out it’s values. NTS also has a dedicated Professional Development department where opportunities for staff development and training are made a priority.

View The Nelson Thomlinson School’s latest Ofsted report

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Data, Exams and Admin Assistant

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