Central Data Manager

Leighacademiestrust; Rochester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Rochester is seeking a Data Specialist to join its Central Data Management Team. The successful candidate will ensure data integrity to meet academy requirements and facilitate data-driven decision-making. Key responsibilities include managing statutory data submissions and producing high-quality reports. Ideal for candidates with strong MIS expertise and educational data compliance knowledge.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Local Government Pension Scheme

24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service

Collaborative MAT network

Additional LAT benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience with school Management Information Systems (MIS).
• Deep understanding of UK educational data requirements.
• Exceptional organizational, planning, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimise the MIS across the allocated academies.
• Manage preparation and submission of all statutory data returns.
• Produce high-quality, ad hoc reports for actionable data insights.
• Act as the primary data liaison for enquiries.

Skills

MIS Expertise (Technical Proficiency)

Educational Data Compliance

Core Professional Skills

Tools

Bromcom

Job description

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Competitive salary with progression opportunities + Local Government Pension Scheme + 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service + collaborative MAT network + additional LAT benefits.

We are seeking a highly competent and strategically-minded Data Specialist to join our Central Data Management Team. This critical role is designed to ensure two of our academies meet all Trust data requirements and statutory obligations, while simultaneously facilitating robust, data-driven decision-making essential for continuous school improvement. This is a high-impact position for a professional eager to translate data integrity into educational success.

Essential Expertise and Requirements

The successful candidate will possess a proven combination of technical mastery and educational data compliance knowledge:

• MIS Expertise (Technical Proficiency): Demonstrated expert knowledge of school Management Information Systems (MIS) is required. Direct, proven experience with Bromcom is strongly preferred.
• Educational Data Compliance: A deep and current understanding of UK educational data requirements, including DfE returns, statutory census submissions, and key performance indicators (KPIs), is mandatory.
• Core Professional Skills: Exceptional organizational, planning, and communication skills are essential for effective collaboration with academy leadership and central Trust teams.

Key Accountabilities and Duties

This role requires a proactive and meticulous approach to data management and reporting:

• MIS Optimisation and Integrity: Maintain and continually optimise the MIS (with a particular focus on assessment modules) to ensure the robust, accurate, and consistent capture of data across the allocated academies.
• Statutory Submission Management: Take ownership of the preparation and submission of all statutory data returns, including the critical DfE Census, ensuring complete compliance and timely submission for both academies.
• Strategic Reporting: Produce high-quality, ad hoc reports beyond the scope of current Trust data provision to deliver detailed, actionable data insights for teaching staff and senior school leaders.
• Primary Data Liaison: Act as the first point of contact for all data-related enquiries within the allocated academies, providing authoritative guidance and support.

This is an opportunity to leverage your data management expertise to directly influence educational outcomes and strategic direction within a supportive central team structure.

The academies you will be covering are Leigh Academy Mascalls, and Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School. Term‑time working can also be considered.

Applying for this Opportunity

Thank you for your interest in joining us. If you'd like to find out more about this role or arrange a visit to the academy, please don't hesitate to contact Charlotte Herberts (Recruitment Advisor): [e-mail] / 01634 412 245.

To support your application, we recommend viewing the Job Pack by clicking here, which outlines the full role responsibilities and person specification. This will guide you in preparing a strong application and understanding what we're looking for.

Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview before the closing date. All applications must be submitted through our online application form prior to the deadline.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity

Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about it on our Careers site. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.