What skills and experience we're looking for
Administrative Assistant – Data & Exams
32.5 to 37 hours per week / Term time only + 2 weeks
(flexibility around hours and working weeks to be discussed at interview)
We are characterised by how we treat our people
“Pupils enjoy attending this thriving and popular school. They feel a strong sense of belonging to the school community. Pupils achieve well and almost all successfully move on to apprenticeships, A levels or other forms of education, employment or training. Staff have high expectations of behaviour and know pupils very well.” Ofsted April 2023
Following internal career progression of the current postholder, the school is seeking to appoint a personable, enthusiastic and highly effective Business Support Officer with the skills and ability to collate and produce accurate data and reports to inform on the progress and achievement of students and the school.
Ideally, the successful candidate will be experienced in SIMS.net and have an understanding of the organisation and administration of exams, although training is available. A good knowledge of Microsoft Excel is essential.
The successful candidate must be able to communicate effectively with staff, students and parents. They must ensure deadlines are met and work flexibly and on their own initiative to prioritise their workload.
What the school offers its staff
Sir John Thursby Community College is a good school and we are passionate about and ambitious for our students. We understand the importance of assessment and behaviour data in helping our students to be successful, but we are mindful of collecting data for data’s sake. We are looking for an Admin Assistant – Data & Exams who will:
• Manage pupil data in SIMS
• Manage the effective collection of student’s achievement and approach to learning data
• Manage the production of the reports we share with students, parents and staff
• Work effectively with staff across the school
• Work effectively with external agencies such as the DfE and FFT
• Model commitment, resilience, patience, hard work and a good sense of humour
Further details about the role
For an application pack please:
• download from the college website:
• or telephone 01282 682313
• or email recruitment@sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk
Send your completed Application form (only the version attached) stating which post you wish to apply for to: recruitment@sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk
Closing date: 9am Tuesday 26th November 2024
Shortlisting: 27th November 2024
Interviews: Week commencing 2nd December 2024
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and a range of other recruitment checks. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.