Data Manager | Independent Secondary School In Birmingham

Marchant Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension

Staff benefits

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is assisting an independent secondary school in Birmingham to recruit an experienced Data Manager for the support team. You will oversee the school's data systems, ensure accurate student records, and support assessment, reporting, examinations and planning.

Based in Birmingham, the role involves maintaining MIS, producing reports for senior leaders, assisting with timetabling, census returns and data queries.

Qualifications

• Experience with school data management; secondary setting preferred.
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable handling sensitive information and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Managing and maintaining the school's MIS
• Keeping student records accurate and up to date
• Coordinating assessment and reporting cycles
• Producing reports and analysis for senior leaders
• Supporting examination and curriculum data
• Assisting with timetabling and option information
• Preparing statutory returns and census information
• Responding to staff data queries and resolving issues
• Checking data quality and maintaining records
• Reviewing and improving existing data processes
• Supporting staff with the use of school systems
• Ensuring all student information is handled securely and confidentially

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Excel

SIMS

Arbor

Bromcom

Job description

We’re currently working with an independent secondary school in Birmingham that is looking to appoint an experienced Data Manager to join its support team.

This is a key role within the school, working closely with senior leaders and teaching staff to ensure student information is accurate, up to date and available when required. You’ll have responsibility for the school’s data systems and will play an important part in assessment, reporting, examinations and wider school planning.

It would suit someone who already has experience managing data within a school and is looking for a role with genuine responsibility and variety.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for a range of data-related duties, including:

• Managing and maintaining the school’s MIS
• Keeping student records accurate and up to date
• Coordinating assessment and reporting cycles
• Producing reports and analysis for senior leaders
• Supporting examination and curriculum data
• Assisting with timetabling and option information
• Preparing statutory returns and census information
• Responding to staff data queries and resolving issues
• Checking data quality and maintaining accurate records
• Reviewing and improving existing data processes
• Supporting staff with the use of school systems
• Ensuring all student information is handled securely and confidentially

What We're Looking For

• The ideal candidate will have previous experience working with school data, preferably within a secondary setting.
• You’ll need strong Excel skills, excellent attention to detail and confidence working with an MIS such as SIMS, Arbor, Bromcom or a similar system.
• The ability to manage deadlines, work independently and communicate effectively with different members of staff is important. You’ll also need to be comfortable dealing with sensitive information and understand the importance of accuracy.

Why Consider This Role?

• Based in Birmingham
• Independent secondary school
• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Supportive working environment
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership
• Pension and staff benefits
• A varied role with real responsibility for the school’s data function