ABOUT THE ACADEMY

Callerton Academy is new secondary school that opened in September 2021 as one of two new schools within Gosforth Group. Our principal aim is to encourage high expectations and high standards of achievement, both academic and personal. We are driven by a desire to support young people to create their future and be successful in all they do. Our values embrace honesty, trust, reliability, respect for the legitimate rights of others, care for every member of society, regard for the environment, and kindness towards other people. We have high expectations of both ourselves and our students. Our exceptional, highly skilled, and dedicated staff strive to develop aspirational and confident young people who have a lifelong love of learning. Currently, we are based in a state-of-the-art building in Newcastle’s Grainger Town with great links to metro and bus transport, until we move into our new school building located in Westerhope, which opens to students in September 2025 Permanent Site Updates, serving around 1,200 students from Year 7 to Year 11. Callerton Academy is an exciting and thriving secondary school where staff are highly valued and invested in to be able to become exceptional practitioners.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking an Exams and Data Manager to be a member of the support staff team at Callerton Academy.  As a new school, next year we have our first external exams cohort, and we require an experienced and ‘can-do’ colleague who will set up exam processes from scratch in the Academy in accordance with JCQ regulations, and build upon data systems in the school. As a group of schools there is vast experience and support that can be drawn on to help with this new role.  

The successful candidate will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team and Administration Team.  

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Excellent oral and written communication skills 
• Excellent numeracy/literacy skills 
• A self-starter, who can prioritise workload to meet deadlines without compromising on quality 
• An effective and supportive team player  
• Capacity for hard work and resilience 
• A positive approach to change and continuous improvement 
• Good organisational skills 
• Attention to detail 
• A colleague who is excited about the prospect of being part of a growing support team, setting up systems and problem solving to ensure the best possible environment and outcomes for all students. 

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• A competitive salary 
• Generous annual leave 
• Benefits including; excellent pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking
• An opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals 
• Enthusiastic and motivated students 
• An exciting and extensive commitment to professional development 
• A school with its community at heart 
• An exciting programme of staff well-being activities 
• Wider career development opportunities to be involved across the Gosforth Group

This is an exceptional opportunity to make a difference within a positive and exciting environment. If you share our community’s ethos of progression, diversity and dynamism then we would be delighted to hear from you. 

We hope you’ll visit our website to find out more about us.  

https://www.callertonacademy.org.uk/   

https://www.gosforthgroup.org.uk  

If you would require more information about the role, please contact Mrs Jameson, PA to the Principal, on anne.jameson@callertonacademy.org.uk  

Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date. 

Following the shortlisting process, where applicable, candidates who attend interview will be reimbursed reasonable expenses for travel and accommodation. 

The Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.