School Data & Reporting Specialist

Marchant Recruitment; Ledston; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayman Education is partnering with a well-established secondary school in Leeds to recruit a School Data Officer. The role focuses on accurate management of pupil records across MIS and related systems, working with staff to ensure data reliability and timely reporting.

The ideal candidate will be methodical, highly organized, and able to handle sensitive information while supporting census, reporting deadlines, and senior leaders with data-driven insights.

Qualifications

• Experience in data administration or school administration data management.
• Excellent data entry and record-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to your work.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and other spreadsheet-based systems.
• Experience working with databases or management information systems.
• Ability to identify errors, investigate discrepancies and resolve issues efficiently.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise deadlines.
• Strong communication skills with colleagues at all levels.
• Professional handling of confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining accurate pupil records across MIS and databases.
• Processing admissions, transfers, leavers and changes to pupil information.
• Performing regular data checks and identifying discrepancies.
• Producing reports on attendance, assessment, pupil information and performance.
• Collaborating with staff to resolve data inaccuracies.
• Preparing information for meetings with senior leaders and staff.
• Supporting census requirements and statutory reporting deadlines.
• Assisting with wider administrative tasks during the academic year.
• Ensuring confidential information is securely handled.

Skills

Excel

Data entry

MIS administration

Data management

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Databases

Job description

Wayman Education is partnering with a well-established secondary school in Leeds to recruit a School Data Officer. The role focuses on accurate management of pupil records across MIS and related systems, working with staff to ensure data reliability and timely reporting.

The ideal candidate will be methodical, highly organized, and able to handle sensitive information while supporting census, reporting deadlines, and senior leaders with data-driven insights.