Data Officer

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is partnering with a Camden-based secondary school to recruit a Data Officer with strong SIMS expertise. You will manage the MIS, ensuring accurate student and staff records, and produce regular reports for senior leaders.

You will support census returns, admissions, transfers, and GDPR compliant data handling. The role offers a collaborative environment and opportunities to contribute to student progress through efficient data management.

Qualifications

• Experience using SIMS is essential.
• Strong organisational and data accuracy.
• Ability to produce data reports for SLT and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the school's Management Information System (SIMS).
• Ensure student records, attendance data, and staff information are accurate.
• Produce regular data reports for senior leaders and external stakeholders.
• Support data collection, including census returns and statutory reporting.
• Assist with admissions, transfers and leavers within the database.
• Ensure GDPR-compliant data handling and security.
• Provide guidance to colleagues on using SIMS and data systems.

Skills

SIMS knowledge

Data management

Reporting

Tools

SIMS

Job description

Data Officer - Secondary School, Camden

Tradewind Recruitment | London

Are you an experienced School Data Officer with strong SIMS knowledge? Looking for your next opportunity in a supportive school environment?

Tradewind Recruitment is working in partnership with a welcoming and well-established school in Camden to recruit an experienced Data Officer to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised, detail-oriented and proactive individual who has a strong understanding of school data systems and can hit the ground running. Previous experience using SIMS is essential for this role.

The Role

As Data Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring the effective management, accuracy and reporting of school data. Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, teaching staff and administrative colleagues, you will help ensure that accurate information is available to support effective school operations and student progress.

• Managing and maintaining the school's Management Information System (SIMS).
• Ensuring student records, attendance data and staff information are accurate and up to date.
• Producing regular data reports for senior leaders, staff and external stakeholders.
• Supporting the administration and analysis of assessment, examination and performance data.
• Managing student admissions, transfers and leavers within the school database.
• Monitoring attendance data and producing relevant reports.
• Supporting data collection processes, including census returns and statutory reporting.
• Ensuring data is handled securely and in line with GDPR requirements.

Providing support and guidance to colleagues on the use of SIMS and school data systems.