Data Manager | High Performing Secondary School | Manchester

Marchant Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is partnering with a high-performing Manchester secondary school to appoint an experienced Data Manager. You will oversee student records, timetabling, assessment data and statutory returns, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.

The role requires strong Excel skills and proven experience with school MIS like SIMS, Arbor or Bromcom, with the ability to communicate data clearly to staff and senior leaders.

Qualifications

• Experience as Data Manager in a secondary school or similar setting.
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.
• Experience using school MIS systems (SIMS, Arbor, Bromcom) or similar.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the school's MIS and student records.
• Coordinate assessment and reporting data across the academic year.
• Produce reports and analysis for senior leaders and teaching staff.
• Manage data collection deadlines and ensure information is accurate.
• Support examination and curriculum data and timetabling.

Skills

Excel

Data management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Experience as Data Manager in a secondary school

Tools

SIMS

Arbor

Bromcom

Job description

Data Manager | High Performing Secondary School | Manchester Marchant Recruitment Manchester, England, United Kingdom

We’re currently working with a high-performing secondary school in Manchester that is looking to appoint an experienced Data Manager to join their support team.

This is a key position within the school, working closely with senior leaders and teaching staff to make sure student information is accurate, up to date and available when it’s needed. The successful candidate will take responsibility for the school’s data systems and support areas including assessment, reporting, timetabling and statutory returns.

The role would suit someone who already has experience working with school data and is confident managing systems, spreadsheets and large amounts of information.

The Role

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Managing and maintaining the school's MIS and student records
• Coordinating assessment and reporting data throughout the academic year
• Producing reports and analysis for senior leaders and teaching staff
• Managing data collection deadlines and ensuring information is accurate
• Supporting examination and curriculum data
• Assisting with timetabling and option information
• Preparing information for statutory returns and census submissions
• Responding to data queries from staff and resolving any issues
• Identifying ways to improve existing data processes
• Supporting staff with the effective use of school data systems
• Ensuring all information is handled accurately and confidentially

What We're Looking For

The school would ideally like to hear from candidates with previous experience as a Data Manager within a secondary school.

You'll need to be highly organised, confident working with data and comfortable managing competing deadlines. Strong Excel skills are important, as is experience using a school MIS such as SIMS, Arbor, Bromcom or a similar system.

You should also be able to communicate clearly with colleagues and explain data in a straightforward way.

Why Consider the Role?

• Based in Manchester
• Competitive salary depending on experience
• High-performing school environment
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership
• Pension and staff benefits
• A varied role with genuine responsibility for the school's data function

Full-time