Data Manager

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Greater London is seeking a Data Manager to enhance their data management and reporting systems. The successful candidate will ensure the accuracy and accessibility of student data, support staff training, and manage data transfers. This role is ideal for an organised, detail-oriented individual with strong IT skills and a passion for improving educational outcomes.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Data Manager or in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of MIS systems such as SIMS.
• Excellent IT skills, particularly in Excel and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all student data relating to attainment and progress.
• Support the smooth induction of mid-phase admissions.
• Provide accurate data and reports to the Senior Leadership Team.

Skills

Data Management

Data Analysis

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Organisational Skills

Tools

MIS Systems (e.g., SIMS)

Excel

Job description

GSL Education London Branch is currently seeking a Data Manager to work at a thriving co-educational secondary school in Newham. This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly organised and tech-savvy individual to play a key role in the school's data management and reporting systems. As the Data Manager, you will be central to ensuring student data is accurate, accessible, and used effectively to improve outcomes across the school.

If you're someone who thrives in a fast-paced school environment, enjoys working with data systems, and has a strong attention to detail, then this Data Manager role could be the perfect next step in your career.

Responsibilities of the Data Manager:

Oversee and manage all student data relating to attainment and progress using the school’s ICT-based systems.

Manage the school’s MIS and complete all administrative data tasks.

Support the smooth induction of all mid-phase admissions by ensuring accurate uploads onto SIMS.

Provide accurate data and reports to the Senior Leadership Team to support school target setting.

Maintain and manage the school’s assessment and reporting systems.

Offer training and support to staff on the use of MIS and data tracking packages.

Oversee the data transfer of student information in and out of the school, ensuring data is accurate and timely.

Coordinate and develop the school’s data tracking systems, including departmental markbooks.

Lead all school reporting processes using the school-based data package.

Assist with data checking at Parents Evenings by producing and presenting relevant reports.

Requirements for the Data Manager:

Previous experience working as a Data Manager or in a data-focused administrative role in a school or similar setting.

Strong working knowledge of MIS systems such as SIMS.

Excellent IT skills, especially in Excel and data analysis.

Ability to work accurately and to tight deadlines.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Organised, detail-oriented, and proactive.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS on the update service. GSL offers equal opportunities to applicants from all members of the community.

For more information or to register your interest in the Data Manager role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.