Data Manager

GDST (The Girls' Day School Trust); London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and supportive school environment as a Data Manager, where your expertise in data management will play a crucial role in enhancing the school's data systems. This position offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate with staff, providing essential training and insights through data analysis tools like Excel and Power BI. As part of a leading network of independent girls' schools, you will benefit from competitive salaries, professional development opportunities, and a supportive induction programme. If you are passionate about data management and enjoy working in a dynamic educational setting, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salaries and pay progression

Access to professional development opportunities

Training grants for qualifications

Free life assurance benefit

Discount on fees for children at GDST schools

Free lunches during term time

Interest-free loans for training and purchases

Cycle to Work scheme

Good transport links

Competitive terms and conditions of employment

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of data management and experience in databases.
• Ability to effectively manage processes and provide solutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop MIS and data systems throughout the school.
• Train staff in the use of MIS and other data systems.
• Generate data analysis to provide insights for school leaders.

Skills

Data Management

Data Analysis

Excel

Power BI

MIS Systems

Database Management

Education

Relevant Degree

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Salary Competitive (GDST Support Staff Grade 4)

Salary: Competitive salary plus benefits

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Required: January 2025

If you offer excellent data management skills and experience, this position offers an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the smooth running of data systems and data management at Streatham & Clapham High School.

You will provide critical support to colleagues across the school in the use of data, providing insights using a range of data analysis tools, such as Excel and Power BI.

Your key responsibilities will include:

1. The management and development of MIS and data systems throughout the school
2. Training and advising all staff as appropriate in the use of MIS and other data systems
3. Managing data regarding staff and student details that is accessible to parents through Firefly and SIMS Parent
4. Working with the Deputy Head Academic and the Timetable Assistant to develop the school timetable
5. Generating data analysis to provide school leaders with insights and intelligence

About you

You must demonstrate a strong understanding of data management, experience in the use of databases, and most importantly, the ability to deal with people.

The ability to effectively manage processes and provide solutions is equally important.

Experience of data management and analysis within a school setting would be advantageous.

About Streatham & Clapham High School

Streatham & Clapham High School is a vibrant, exciting and fulfilling place in which to work. The school is characterised by a warm, welcoming and supportive atmosphere. New colleagues are supported through a personalised induction programme.

As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

1. Competitive salaries and pay progression
2. Access to extensive professional development opportunities
3. Training grants for qualifications
4. Free life assurance benefit
5. A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
6. Free lunches for all staff during term time
7. Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
8. A Cycle to Work scheme
9. Good transport links
10. Competitive terms and conditions of employment

For further details and to apply please click the apply button.

Applications should be received no later than midday, Monday, 6th January 2025

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.

Streatham & Clapham High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. As such applicants must be willing to undergo child-protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. To learn more about the school’s Safeguarding Procedures, and other policies, please refer to our Policies and Procedures section of this website.