Exams and Data Officer - Watford
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week, 7:30am-3:30pm (incl. unpaid lunch break)
Weeks: 41 weeks per year (38 term-time + 5 INSET + 2 weeks in August)
Salary: £41,511 - £45,718 (FTE), pro rata depending on weeks/hours
I'm working with a fantastic school in Watford who are looking to appoint an experienced and detail-driven Exams and Data Officer ahead of the new academic year. This is a key post within the school and would suit someone confident managing large-scale internal and external assessments, while also taking ownership of student data systems.
Key responsibilities include:
Exams
- Full oversight of internal and external exams (GCSE, A-Level, BTEC, KS3-KS5)
- Ensuring JCQ and awarding body compliance throughout the exam cycle
- Liaising with curriculum leads to manage exam entries and timetables
- Coordinating and managing a team of external invigilators
- Organising mocks, BTEC units and on-screen tests
- Managing access arrangements and secure storage of papers
- Overseeing results days and the issuing of exam certificates
Data
- Oversight of SIMS and Go4Schools across the school
- Leading on census returns, pupil reporting, and data analysis
- Maintaining accurate student records, timetables, and target setting
- Producing data and reports to support senior and middle leadership
- Supporting school improvement planning through effective data management
Additional
- Flexibility during exam periods is essential
- Involvement in Open Evenings, INSET and key school events as required
- Occasional invigilation cover
The right candidate will have:
- Experience working within a school environment
- Strong working knowledge of SIMS and Go4Schools
- Excellent attention to detail and time management
- Experience managing people or external teams (e.g. invigilators)
- A calm, professional and confidential approach
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
- All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
- Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
- You must have legal right to work in the UK
- You must be willing to attend a registration interview
Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'