Key Role Information

Salary
£27,041.55 - £30,016.92
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
07/10/2026 09:00
Interview
TBC
Contract term
TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks
Pay grade
Bolton | SCP 17 - SCP 23
Department
Administration
Key stage
Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
Hours per week
37.00
Weeks per year
44.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

DATA & EXAMS MANAGER

GRADE F SCP 17-23 (£32,046 – £35,570)

ACTUAL SALARY £27,041.55 - £30,016.92

37 HOURS PER WEEK

TERM TIME PLUS 2 DAYS

PERMANENT CONTRACT

REQUIRED ASAP

Thank you for your interest in joining Team BSCA! Located in Breightmet, we are a 3-16 fully inclusive Academy. Our school has been on a fantastic journey over the last 18 months, and we are incredibly proud of our amazing staff and pupils. Our recent Ofsted and SIAMS inspections highlighted the fantastic progress we have made as an academy, and we are looking for someone to join us as we take our English department to the next level!

At BSCA, we are fully committed to staff development, with weekly protected CPD time, as well as our own internal leadership development programmes for staff looking for their next stage of development.

Our students are fantastic; and deserve the very best, if you believe so too, come and look around!


WE ARE SEEKING A PASSIONATE CANDIDATE WHO:

  1. Is highly organised, meticulous and accurate.
  2. Has strong administrative, data-management and analytical skills.
  3. Can coordinate examinations confidently and meet strict deadlines.
  4. Handles sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.
  5. Is proactive, resilient and an effective team player.
  6. Communicates clearly with students, staff and parents/carers.
  7. Is committed to safeguarding, the Trust’s Christian ethos and professional development.


YOUR MAIN DUTIES WOULD BE:


To be responsible for maintaining accurate and secure pupil data, coordinating admissions, assessment and reporting cycles and to provide detailed analysis to support school improvement. To oversee the full examination process in compliance with JCQ and awarding-body regulations, completes statutory returns, manages key systems including Arbor, SISRA and EduLink, supervise relevant staff including invigilators, and ensure all activity complies with safeguarding, confidentiality, GDPR and Trust Policies.


IN RETURN, WE OFFER:

  1. Continuous Professional Development (CPD): Access to National College training, subject-specific CPD, leadership pathways, and mentoring programs.
  2. Career Progression: Clear pathways for growth, from early careers to leadership roles. We use a ‘touchbase’ informal approach to focus on professional development as well as an annual career conversation with your manager
  3. Wellbeing & Support: Leadership training focused on wellbeing, mental health resources, and staff networks.
  4. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI): Commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, with ongoing EDI training and initiatives.
  5. Automatic pay progression for teachers – we don’t have performance related appraisals and pay reviews
  6. A paid premium to a Healthcare Cash Plan to claim back contributions towards dental, optical and other medical costs via UK Healthcare.
  7. 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
  8. Benefits and discounts via UK Healthcare.
  9. Fantastic facilities.
  10. A lunch allowance for those colleagues volunteering to assist in lunchtime duties or activities.


APPLICATION INFORMATION:

For more information visit our website www.boltonstcatherinesacademy.org.uk or contact our Headteacher, Ryan Mallett for an initial conversation: ryan.mallett@bsca.tbft.uk – we would love to welcome you for a tour.

To apply please complete the attached application form via the link


Data & Exams Manager | SAMpeople Recruit

Please do not send CVs as they will not be considered.


We reserve the right to close the recruitment early should sufficient suitable candidate applications be received.

The Bishop Fraser Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.


CLOSING DATE: Wednesday 7th October 2026 @ 9.00am

INTERVIEWS: TBC

About Us

At The Bishop Fraser Trust, we aim to recruit outstanding people who have the right attitude.


If you have a love for teaching and are passionate about seeing children succeed, we would love to hear from you!


For our part, we will provide excellent development opportunities, leadership training and the time to develop all of this so that you can be the best you can be.

Bolton St Catherine's Academy

Emily Andrews

emily.andrews@tbft.uk

Stitch MI Lane
Bolton
Lancashire
BL2 4HU

Safeguarding Information

The Bishop Fraser Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.