Data and Examinations Manager - GEMS Education - Dubai, UAE

Gems Education UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 156,240 - 212,040; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive tax-free salary

Professional working environment

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Gems Education UAE is looking for a Data and Examinations Manager in Dubai. This role ensures the accuracy and security of student and staff data while leading the administration of internal and external examinations. You will collaborate closely with senior leadership to drive academic performance through high-quality reporting and effective data use.

The ideal candidate will have experience in data management and a solid understanding of examination regulations. Join a leading education group and enjoy a competitive tax-free salary and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years' experience in a data management or examinations role within an educational setting.
• Knowledge of examinations regulations and data protection requirements preferred.
• Strong analytical capability with attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate student and staff data within the MIS, ensuring data integrity and security.
• Produce clear and reliable data reports to support school improvement.
• Lead the full examination cycle for internal and external examinations.

Skills

Data analysis and reporting

MIS administration and data integrity management

Examination administration and compliance

Advanced spreadsheet and ICT skills

Organisational and time-management skills

Communication and stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MIS systems (e.g., Phoenix, Go4Schools)

Job description

Position Overview

Data and Examinations Manager role in Dubai plays a critical part in ensuring the accuracy, security, and effective use of student and staff data while leading the administration of internal and external examinations. Working closely with senior leadership, this role supports curriculum planning, assessment, inspection readiness, and high-quality reporting to drive academic performance and operational excellence.

Job Details

• Country: UAE
• City: Dubai
• Industry: Education
• Function: Analyst
• Salary: 14000-19000 monthly (Market estimated)
• Gender: Any
• Candidate Nationality: Any
• Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate student and staff data within the MIS, ensuring data integrity and security
• Produce clear and reliable data reports to support school improvement, performance analysis, and strategic planning
• Liaise with senior leaders on timetable, class structure, curriculum, and cohort changes
• Maintain class lists, registers, teaching groups, and subject option allocations
• Manage assessment datasets including CAT, NGRT, benchmark testing, and examination outcomes
• Analyse attainment and progress data to support target setting, interventions, and departmental review
• Generate student targets using prior attainment and school target-setting methodologies
• Coordinate the production and distribution of progress, interim, and final school reports
• Monitor student attendance through MIS systems and support accurate record‑keeping
• Respond to internal and external data requests with dashboards, reports, and statistics
• Ensure secure handling of sensitive data in line with GDPR and school policies

Examinations Management

• Lead the full examination cycle for internal and external examinations including IGCSE, GCSE, A Level, IB, and mock exams
• Liaise with awarding bodies to ensure compliance with regulations, deadlines, and quality standards
• Manage examination entries, amendments, withdrawals, and certification processes
• Prepare examination timetables, seating plans, access arrangements, and room schedules
• Recruit, train, and manage examination invigilators in line with regulatory requirements
• Ensure secure storage, handling, and distribution of examination materials
• Coordinate mock examinations including staffing, scripts, and logistics
• Support post‑results services such as remarks and enquiries about results
• Maintain examination records, archives, and inspection‑ready documentation

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Minimum two years' experience in a data management or examinations role within an educational setting
• Experience using MIS or school data systems such as Phoenix, Go4Schools, or similar
• Knowledge of examinations regulations and data protection requirements preferred
• Strong analytical capability with attention to detail and accuracy

Skills Set

• Data analysis and reporting
• MIS administration and data integrity management
• Examination administration and compliance
• Advanced spreadsheet and ICT skills
• Organisational and time‑management skills
• Communication and stakeholder collaboration

Why Join Us

• Specialist data and examinations role within a leading education group in Dubai
• Opportunity to influence school improvement through high‑quality data insights
• Competitive tax‑free salary and benefits package
• Professional working environment with long‑term career stability
• Career development opportunities within the GEMS Education network

About the Company

GEMS Education Dubai is one of the world's most established private education providers, with over 65 years of global academic excellence. GEMS schools combine rigorous academic standards with strong operational systems, using data, assessment, and examinations management to support student success, inspection outcomes, and continuous improvement across diverse international learning environments.