Data Administrator (Exams and Attendance)

Salary: NJC 3-6 £21,104 - £22,119 (actual), £24,027, £25,183 (pro rata salary) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Hours: 37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year.

Contract: Permanent

Start date: June/July 2025

We're looking for a detail-driven and proactive individual to join us as a Data Administrator (Exams and Attendance) at Kingswood Academy in Hull - a school with high aspirations, a strong sense of purpose and a thriving, ambitious team. This dual-focused role combines the vital responsibility of managing the school's public and internal examination processes with the oversight and administration of statutory attendance data.

This is a key opportunity for someone with strong attention to detail, excellent administrative skills and a clear understanding of the importance of compliance, precision and timely data in supporting pupil achievement.

About the role

In this varied and rewarding position, you will:

• Manage all examination entries and amendments in line with awarding body requirements and deadlines
• Prepare and distribute student exam timetables, forecast grades and coursework information
• Coordinate with colleagues to ensure the smooth running of internal and public examination sessions, and seating plans
• Oversee secure handling and dispatch of exam scripts and resultsnister all elements of post-results services, including appeals, special considerations and analysis support

Alongside this, you will take responsibility for the management of statutory attendance data. This includes:

• Using attendance data to identify patterns of persistent absence
• Producing formal correspondence, penalty notices and case files for legal intervention where necessary
• Supporting the school's pastoral and safeguarding teams with timely and accurate attendance insight to inform interventions
• Liaising with families and external agencies to promote and improve pupil attendance
• In addition to the above, you should also be flexible to support within the school reprographics department to support peak work flow periods.
• You will act as the key point of contact for all attendance-related administration, ensuring that legal processes are followed rigorously and that all documentation is compliant and audit-ready.

About Kingswood Academy

Kingswood Academy is one of the highest performing schools in the country for student progress and is rapidly growing in size. Based in Hull, we are proud to serve a diverse and vibrant community. We believe in high expectations, strong relationships and providing exceptional opportunities for all our students. Our relentless ambition means we never settle - and we're looking for someone who shares that drive.

Who is Lift Schools?

We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

We offer you:

• Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
• Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
• Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

Closing date: 29th June 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.