Data Manager

Hayesfield; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Hayesfield Girls’ School is seeking a data-focused professional to lead the MIS and data systems. You will manage Arbor, SISRA and TT-Options, producing targets and admissions data while ensuring DfE census compliance. The role also includes team leadership of the Data Officer and supporting GCSE results processing.

Ideal candidates will have strong Arbor experience, data tooling skills and the ability to train staff on data practices within a secondary school environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent Arbor experience and data tools proficiency.
• Experience with secondary school data processes and census reporting.
• Ability to train staff on data tools and explain complex data clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lead Arbor, SISRA, TT-Options/Timetabler for assessment, tracking and timetables.
• Produce KS5/transitions targets and data drops for leadership and trust.
• Ensure compliance with government and DfE Census requirements.
• Coordinate Year 6 to 7 admissions data with admin/pastoral teams.
• Line manage the Data Officer and support results processing during GCSE times.

Skills

Arbor

Google Sheets

Timetabler

Data analysis

Staff training

Education

Math or Computing degree

Tools

SISRA

Power BI

Looker Studio

Job description

**Data Manager****Salary:** £32,578-£34,811 per annum, pro rata (Grade 6 SPC 18-22)**Actual Salary:** £29,489-£31,511 per annum**Working Hours**: 37 hours per week (Term time plus INSET days and 10 additional days during the school holidays)**Closing Date**: Wednesday, 14th October at 9am**Interview Date**: to be confirmed**About the Role**Hayesfield Girls’ School is seeking an organised and analytical Data Manager to lead and oversee our Management Information System (Arbor). You will manage student records, target setting, reporting, curriculum timetables, and statutory DfE Census returns, while providing technical support to staff and line managing our Data Officer.**Key Responsibilities*** MIS & Data Systems: Lead and manage Arbor, SISRA, and TT-Options/Timetabler for assessment, tracking, student records, and timetable maintenance.* Reporting & Targets: Produce student progress targets, KS5 transition targets, and manage data required by the leadership team and trust (MNSP data drops).* Statutory Compliance: Oversee government and DfE Census requirements.* Admissions & Student Data: Coordinate data collection and admissions inputs for Year 6 into 7 and mid-year entries alongside administrative/pastoral teams.* Team Leadership: Line manage the Data Officer, including day-to-day oversight and performance management.* Key Events: Support results processing for GCSE results day (including the day prior) and assist with exam broadsheets.**Candidate Requirements****Essential:*** Excellent working experience with Arbor (or a similar school MIS) and spreadsheet/database tools (e.g., Google Sheets).* Knowledge of Timetabler software and creating/manipulating spreadsheet formulae.* Previous experience of working within a secondary school data environment.* Strong organizational, prioritizing, and decision-making skills with high attention to detail.* Excellent communication skills and the ability to train and support staff in using data tools.**Desirable:*** Knowledge of Power BI or Looker Studio.* Experience with SISRA and KS5 target setting.* Formal qualification in a mathematical or computing subject.**About us:**Hayesfield is a unique and exciting school; it is an oversubscribed Girls’ School with a co-educational Sixth Form with accommodation over two sites.The School is truly comprehensive, serving the whole community.Ofsted have again recognised our achievements in November 22, by awarding the School ‘Good’.You are very welcome to read our Ofsted report, which can be found on the website.**How to apply:**To apply, please complete the Non-Teaching Application Form with a full supporting statement.Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications.Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications### AttachmentsData Protection and Data Breach PolicyMNSP Recruitment BrochureProspectusTrust Annual Report 2025\\_MNSP JD Data Manager### Safeguarding Statement:Hayesfield Girls' School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.