Data Manager - Secondary School - Milton Keynes

Marchant Recruitment; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a Data Manager for an 11–18 secondary school in Milton Keynes. You will own the MIS, manage pupil data, generate reports, and support assessment cycles to drive school improvement.

You will work with SLT, heads of department and staff to keep data accurate, secure, and timely, enabling informed decision‑making and strategic planning across the school.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Data Manager, School Data Officer, or similar role.
• Experience working with a school MIS and data reporting cycles.
• Excellent numerical and analytical ability with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage the school's Management Information System (MIS).
• Ensure pupil records are accurate and up to date.
• Produce reports on attainment, progress and attendance.
• Support assessment cycles and census returns.
• Prepare data for SLT meetings and governors.
• Collaborate with staff to improve data processes.
• Monitor data quality and ensure confidentiality.

Skills

Analytical ability

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Time-management

Communication

Tools

MIS (Management Information System)

Job description

Data Manager - Secondary School - Milton Keynes

Start Date: As soon as possible

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: Paid to scale

A well-established Secondary School in Milton Keynes is looking to appoint an experienced and highly organised Data Manager to join its busy school administration and leadership team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong analytical skills and experience working with school data who wants to take ownership of systems that directly support student progress, attendance and school improvement.

You will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team, Heads of Department, pastoral leaders and teaching staff, ensuring that school information is accurate, up to date and presented in a way that allows leaders to make informed decisions. The role is varied and involves managing the school's Management Information System, producing reports, supporting assessment cycles and ensuring statutory data requirements are completed accurately.

The successful candidate will need to be comfortable working with large amounts of information, meeting firm deadlines and communicating clearly with colleagues across the school. You will also be expected to identify ways in which existing processes can be made more efficient, helping the school make better use of its data.

School Information

This is an 11 to 18 well-established Secondary School with a strong commitment to high standards, student wellbeing and continuous improvement. The school serves a diverse community and has created a positive culture based on respect, ambition and strong relationships.

Students are encouraged to take responsibility for their learning and are supported to develop the confidence and resilience needed for future success. The school offers a broad curriculum alongside an extensive programme of enrichment, careers guidance and personal development.

Staff benefit from supportive leadership, shared best practice and a collaborative professional culture. The school places genuine importance on developing its staff and ensuring that administrative teams have the systems and resources needed to work effectively.

Data Team

The Data Team provides essential information to senior leaders, teaching staff and pastoral teams. Accurate data is used to monitor attainment, progress, attendance and intervention, making this a particularly important role within the wider school operation.

You will take responsibility for ensuring that information is entered correctly, reports are produced on time and colleagues receive the data they need when they need it.

Responsibilities

• Managing and maintaining the school's Management Information System.
• Ensuring pupil records are accurate and regularly updated.
• Producing reports on attainment, progress and attendance.
• Supporting assessment and reporting cycles.
• Preparing data for Senior Leadership Team meetings.
• Producing reports for governors and school improvement planning.
• Supporting statutory census returns.
• Monitoring the quality and accuracy of school data.
• Supporting staff with MIS and data-related queries.
• Creating spreadsheets and reporting templates.
• Analysing trends across year groups and subjects.
• Supporting intervention tracking and monitoring.
• Managing appropriate system access and permissions.
• Ensuring confidential information is handled securely.
• Supporting improvements to existing data processes.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a Data Manager, School Data Officer or similar role.
• Experience working with a school Management Information System.
• Excellent numerical and analytical ability.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Commitment to safeguarding.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a wider team.