School Data and Assessment Officer – Outstanding Secondary School – Ealing, London

Location: Ealing, London

Start Date: As soon as possible

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

School Information

An Outstanding secondary school in Ealing is seeking a meticulous and proactive School Data and Assessment Officer to join its administrative team. The school has high expectations for academic achievement and is committed to ensuring that pupils receive the guidance and support necessary to fulfil their potential.

Accurate assessment information plays an important role in the school's approach to teaching and learning. The successful candidate will work alongside senior leaders, heads of department and teaching staff to maintain reliable pupil records, coordinate assessment processes and produce information that helps the school monitor progress and identify areas for improvement.

This position would suit an organised individual who enjoys working with data, has strong IT skills and is comfortable managing deadlines within a busy educational environment.

The Role

The School Data and Assessment Officer will oversee the administration of pupil assessment information, ensuring that data is collected accurately, maintained securely and made available to relevant staff when required.

Responsibilities will include coordinating assessment data collection cycles, checking submissions from teaching departments and following up on missing or inconsistent information. The postholder will update the school's management information system and ensure that pupil records remain accurate throughout the academic year.

The successful applicant will prepare progress reports, attainment summaries and assessment spreadsheets for senior leaders and heads of department. They will help produce reports that highlight pupil performance, identify potential concerns and support discussions around teaching strategies and targeted interventions.

The role will also involve maintaining assessment calendars, communicating deadlines to staff and providing guidance on data entry procedures. The postholder will help ensure that assessment information is presented clearly and consistently, enabling colleagues to interpret results and monitor progress effectively.

Additional responsibilities may include supporting examination data administration, preparing information for parents' evenings and assisting with the production of reports for school improvement meetings. The successful candidate will need to manage sensitive pupil information carefully and follow all relevant data protection procedures.

Requirements

Applicants should have previous experience in data administration, school administration, assessment support or a similar analytical role. Strong Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with databases are essential.

Experience using school management information systems, assessment platforms or reporting software would be advantageous. Candidates should demonstrate excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills and the ability to identify discrepancies in information.

The successful applicant must be comfortable communicating with teaching staff, managing competing deadlines and maintaining confidentiality when handling pupil records.

What the School Offers

The school offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leaders and teaching departments, contributing to the effective use of assessment information across the school. The role provides scope to develop expertise in educational data, reporting and school improvement processes.

Application

If you have strong analytical and administrative skills and are interested in supporting academic achievement through accurate data management, please send your CV for consideration.