Data Officer – Manchester | School Support Staff

Marchant Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a detail-focused Data Officer to support the management and reporting of pupil and school data within a Manchester school. This role involves maintaining accurate records, producing reports on attendance and pupil progress, and supporting data collection and reporting cycles while ensuring data accuracy and confidentiality.

The position is full-time with a 35-hour week. Salary ranges from £32,000 to £37,000 per annum, and the contract is permanent.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a school data or MIS role.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with large datasets.
• Experience using school MIS.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining accurate pupil and school data.
• Producing reports on attendance, attainment and pupil progress.
• Supporting assessment data collection and reporting cycles.
• Checking data for accuracy and resolving discrepancies.
• Managing data systems and maintaining appropriate access controls.
• Supporting statutory returns and school reporting requirements.
• Working with teaching and leadership teams to provide relevant data.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Data management

Tools

School MIS

Job description

Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester
Start: ASAP
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:00 (1-hour unpaid lunch break; 35 hours per week)
Salary: £32,000–£37,000 per annum

We are seeking a detail-focused Data Officer to support the management and reporting of pupil and school data within a Manchester school.

This role would suit someone with strong data skills who can maintain accurate records, produce reports and support school leaders with the information they need to monitor pupil progress and attainment.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining accurate pupil and school data.
• Producing reports on attendance, attainment and pupil progress.
• Supporting assessment data collection and reporting cycles.
• Checking data for accuracy and resolving discrepancies.
• Managing data systems and maintaining appropriate access controls.
• Supporting statutory returns and school reporting requirements.
• Working with teaching and leadership teams to provide relevant data.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in a school data or management information role.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with large datasets.
• Experience using school management information systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
• The ability to manage competing deadlines and maintain confidentiality.