Data & MIS Officer

anzuk Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is partnering with a school to recruit a Data & MIS Officer. The successful candidate will oversee the accuracy of data and produce high-quality reports while managing user access within MIS platforms. The role requires strong Excel skills and experience in a school environment. This position offers a temp-to-perm opportunity, making it ideal for individuals seeking stability in an educational setting.

Qualifications

• Experience managing data in a school environment is essential.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence with MIS systems are required.
• Understanding of DfE data requirements, census returns, and GDPR is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accuracy and security of data within Arbor and other MIS platforms.
• Produce analysis and reports for SLT, Heads of Department, and Governors.
• Support digital systems and promote best practices across the school.

Skills

Experience managing data in a school environment

Strong Excel skills

Confidence with MIS systems (Arbor ideal)

Excellent communication skills

Highly organised

Job description

Our agency is delighted to be partnering with this school to recruit an experienced Data & MIS Officer for a temp-to-perm opportunity. This is an excellent role for someone confident in managing school data systems, producing high-quality reporting, and supporting staff with MIS processes across the school.

Role

The school's Data & MIS Officer will be responsible for:

Data Management & Reporting

• Overseeing accuracy and security of data within Arbor and other MIS platforms
• Managing user access, permissions and providing staff training
• Producing analysis and reports for SLT, Heads of Department and Governors
• Monitoring progress data, performance measures and academic trends
• Managing assessment cycles and reporting to parents
• Completing school census and statutory DfE returns
• Importing external datasets (prior attainment, transfers, etc.)

MIS & Systems Administration

• Maintaining MIS modules and ensuring full system functionality
• Managing year-end processes including roll-over and timetable updates
• Designing mark sheets, templates and data frameworks
• Supporting digital systems and promoting best practice across the school

Curriculum, Timetable & Attendance Support

• Supporting the options process and student group allocations
• Assisting with timetabling data setup, Course Manager and sixth form programmes
• Managing attendance data, persistent absentee reports and statutory compliance
• Supporting register oversight and parent communication

General Administration

• Producing ad-hoc reports, certificates and mail merges
• Supporting other admin teams during busy periods
• Assisting with reception cover, safeguarding procedures and data queries

Qualifications

• Experience managing data in a school environment (essential)
• Strong Excel skills and confidence with MIS systems (Arbor ideal)
• Understanding of DfE data requirements, census returns and GDPR
• Highly organised, analytical and detail-focused
• Excellent communication skills and ability to support and train staff
• Professional, discreet and proactive