Data Manager - Immediate Start

GEMS Education; Dubai; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

GEMS Education is seeking a School Data Manager to lead the MIS, analyze student data, and support school leadership in improving outcomes. You will oversee data integrity, build tracking systems, and develop reports for termly and annual reviews.

Join a collaborative team where you will train staff on MIS usage, coordinate with providers, and ensure GDPR compliance while driving data-driven decision making across the school.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a school or educational data management role.
• Strong knowledge of MIS systems (SIMS, iSAMS, or similar).
• Excellent Excel and data analysis skills.
• Experience producing detailed reports for leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the management and development of the School MIS.
• Ensure accurate input, analysis, and reporting of student data.
• Provide data-driven insights to leadership and stakeholders.
• Line manage the Data Assistant/Data Executives and train staff.
• Collaborate with teaching and leadership to improve tracking.
• Maintain data security and GDPR compliance.

Skills

Data analysis

MIS systems

Excel

Power BI

Training staff

Data security

Reporting

Tools

SIMS

iSAMS

FFT Aspire

Power BI

Job description

Job Description:

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled, detail-oriented, and motivated School Data Manager to join our dedicated team. This critical role supports school leadership by managing and analyzing school data to drive improved student outcomes. You will lead the development and implementation of data systems, support staff in using data effectively, and ensure our MIS is accurate, efficient, and compliant.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the management and development of the School’s Management Information System (MIS).
• Ensure accurate and timely input, analysis, and reporting of student progress, assessments, attendance, and examination data.
• Provide high-quality, insightful data analysis and reporting to school leadership, staff, and external stakeholders.
• Line manages the Data Assistant/ Data Executives and support training for staff on MIS systems.
• Work closely with teaching and leadership teams to develop tracking systems and improve student outcomes.
• Maintain data security, ensure compliance with General Data Protection Regulation and school data policies.
• Coordinate with external providers for system updates, troubleshooting, and enhancements.
• Prepare and publish termly and annual school reports via the VLE/parent portal.
• Provide data for school improvement planning, target setting, and performance evaluation.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who brings a blend of technical expertise, data fluency, and educational insight, with a collaborative mindset.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in a school or educational data management role.
• Strong knowledge of MIS systems (SIMS, iSAMS, or similar).
• Understanding of Students' Admissions process, and internal & external assessments is a plus point.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and data management/analysis tools, Phoenix, SIMS, FFT Aspire, and Power BI.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities tasks and meet deadlines.
• Experience producing detailed reports and high-level data presentations.
• Strong understanding of school performance measures and assessment data.
• Ability to lead, train and support others in using MIS systems effectively.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with exam and assessment modules in MIS.
• Familiarity with school timetabling and student curriculum management.
• Understanding of safeguarding and General Data Protection Regulation requirements in education.
• Ability to design bespoke data tracking tools for various school departments.

GEMS Safeguarding

GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are dedicated to creating safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environments where students can thrive, and we expect all employees, volunteers, and partners to share this commitment.

As part of our safer recruitment practices, all successful applicants will be subject to comprehensive pre-employment checks, including verification of identity, qualifications, employment history, professional references, and criminal record checks from all countries of residence and employment, in line with local and international safeguarding requirements. These checks may include enhanced disclosure, prohibition, barring, and overseas police clearance checks where applicable. We are committed to recruiting individuals who uphold the highest standards of professional conduct and child protection.