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Salary: Grade 6 (£33,143 to £37,280)
Contract term: 37 hours, 52 weeks, permanent
Start date: As soon as possible
Closing date: Midnight Sunday 28 September 2025
Mercia Learning Trust
Mercia Learning Trust is a successful partnership of four primary and three secondary schools located in the south-west of Sheffield. Established in 2012, with one secondary school, our trust has grown to serving over 5000 pupils, with 650 staff.
Why do we exist?
* To empower everyone in our communities, especially the most disadvantaged, to succeed.
How do we behave?
* We are kind - showing care and supporting each other.
* We have integrity - doing the right thing and always putting children first.
* We work with diligence - overcoming obstacles and having no excuses.
What do we do?
* We run schools that focus on academic excellence, cultural capital and the development of character.
How will we succeed?
* A culture of excellence – high standards shaped by clarity, not control.
* Academic focus – empowering all children through an exceptional curriculum.
* Purposeful collaboration – relationships built on trust, reducing sub-optimisation and driving collective success.
Our staff are a crucial part of our trust, just like our pupils. We are devoted to recruiting, training, retaining and taking good care of our highly skilled and dedicated team.
Mercia School
Mercia School opened in 2018 in a brand-new building. Leaders and governors have an ambitious vision for the school and are determined that all pupils, irrespective of background will thrive and achieve well. The school has secured a strong reputation for educational excellence and during the last three years, has been the most over-subscribed school in the city.
In February 2023, Ofsted inspected the school and graded all aspects of provision, and its overall effectiveness, to be 'Outstanding'. Mercia School published exceptional GCSE results in the summer of 2023, achieving the highest Progress 8 score for disadvantaged pupils, this high-level of performance was repeated in 2024.
Mercia Collegiate Sixth Form opened in September 2023. As the school continues to grow, it is crucial that we sustain our culture and effectiveness, and this role is central to our continued success.
The role
As an Exams and Data Officer, you will play a crucial role in coordinating and managing the examination process and maintaining accurate and reliable data related to pupil academic performance. You will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of school examinations both internal and external across Y7-13, ensuring compliance with examination board regulations, and maintaining the integrity and security of materials. Additionally, you will be responsible for managing and analysing pupil data, generating reports, and supporting the academic team in making data-driven decisions.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £33,143.00-£37,280.00 per year
Work Location: In person