Data Manager

Salary: NJC 28 £42,059 (actual), £36,016 (pro rata salary) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Hours: Full Time

Contract: Fixed term (November 2025 - March 2026)

Start date: As soon as possible

We are seeking a detail-driven and organised Data Manager to play a key role in how our school uses data to drive improvement.

In this role, you will ensure data is collected, analysed, and presented effectively to support school-wide priorities, including behaviour and attendance. You will lead on managing the school's Management Information System (MIS), ensuring statutory returns are accurate and completed on time.

It is desirable for the successful candidate to have previous experience using Arbor and a background working within a school environment.

You will also work closely with our central Systems & Data Team, supporting wider data collections and maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and quality control.

If you are analytical, proactive, and passionate about using data to make a real impact, we would love to hear from you.

About Lift Kingsley

Lift Kingsley, is a 'Good' 11-18 secondary school that has made remarkable progress in recent years. Our school has grown significantly and is now full in every year group, with waiting lists across all years-a testament to our success, positive culture, and exceptional student behaviour.

At Kingsley, we are proud to be an inclusive and supportive community school, committed to giving every student the opportunity to achieve academic excellence.

This is more than a school-it's a place where you can make a tangible difference in the lives of young people, helping them to reach their full potential and prepare for bright futures.

Who is Lift Schools?

We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

We offer you:

• Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
• Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
• Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

The role is due to commence as soon as possible. This is a fixed term (November 2025 - March 2026) position.

Closing date: 10 October 2025

Interviews: W/B 13 October 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

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