Admin / HR

Data & Exams Manager

Ark Bolingbroke Academy · London · Wandsworth

Job description

We’re proud to share that our school has been recognised as a top-performing secondary school nationally, receiving a Top 10% badge for Employee Line Management in the Spring 2026 census with The Engagement Platform (TEP).

The Role
The Data & Exams Manager is a vital role responsible for high standard of data integrity within the Academy. Your reporting will provide meaningful insight into pupil learning and behaviour. You will take strategic and operational responsibility for the school’s data systems, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and effective use of all student information. You will oversee and coordinate the full cycle of internal and external examinations, maintain compliance with JCQ regulations, and produce statutory, performance, and assessment reports that support informed decision making across the school.

Reports to: Assistant Principal
Start date: January 2027
Contract: Permanent, 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. Term-time only (TTO) + 5 weeks over school holidays
Salary: Ark Support Payscale Grade 8, Point 24-28 (£39,832 - £42,126) – Actual Salary subject to pro-rata
Closing Date: Thursday, 1st October 2026

Our ideal candidate will be/have:

• Analytical and detail-oriented approach to work.
• Proactive and solution-focused mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Strong commitment to supporting positive student outcomes.
• Enthusiastic and positive attitude towards work.

Please contact hr@arkbolingbrokeacademy if you have any questions.

Benefits

Weekly CPD sessions and twice as many training days as standard.

Dedicated line management meetings

Encouragement to staff to develop their own ideas and projects within their departments and beyond.

Generous pension scheme.

Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers

Interest-free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.

Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.

Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark at https://arkonline.org/careers/why-work-with-us/.

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About this school

Ark Bolingbroke Academy

Free schools · Secondary · Ages 11–18

Not rated

Pupils: 770
Avg teacher salary: £53,610
Pupil:teacher ratio: 17.3:1
Academy trust: ARK SCHOOLS

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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