Data Manager - Outstanding Secondary School - Islington,...

Data Manager – Outstanding Secondary School – Islington, London

Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Paid to scale

School information

This is an 11–18 Outstanding Ofsted-rated secondary school located in the London Borough of Islington , widely recognised for its strong academic performance, inclusive ethos and commitment to continuous improvement. The school serves a diverse inner-London community and places great emphasis on creating a positive learning environment where high expectations and strong relationships underpin daily practice.

Students demonstrate excellent behaviour and a strong commitment to learning. The school’s leadership team prioritises student wellbeing alongside academic success, ensuring that every student is supported to reach their full potential.

Staff work in a collaborative professional culture where best practice is shared, and professional development is actively encouraged. Teachers and support staff benefit from clear systems, strong leadership and an environment where innovation and improvement are welcomed.

The school invests heavily in robust systems for monitoring student progress, attendance and behaviour. Accurate and effective data management plays a central role in ensuring that leaders can make informed decisions to improve outcomes for all students.

The Role

The school is seeking an experienced and analytical Data Manager to oversee the management of student and school data systems.

The successful candidate will work closely with the senior leadership team to ensure that data systems operate effectively and that performance data is accurate, accessible and used to inform decision making across the school.

Responsibilities

• Manage the school’s Management Information System (MIS)
• Coordinate assessment data collection and reporting cycles
• Produce data reports for senior leaders, governors and departments
• Monitor student progress, attendance and performance data
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity across all school systems
• Manage statutory returns including the school census
• Support staff with data systems and provide training where required
• Develop reporting dashboards and analysis tools
• Maintain compliance with GDPR and data protection regulations
• Work closely with teaching staff to ensure accurate data input and reporting

Requirements

• Experience working with school data systems such as SIMS, Arbor or Bromcom
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability
• Strong IT skills including Excel and data reporting tools
• Ability to communicate complex data clearly to staff and leaders
• Experience working in a school environment is desirable

Application

To apply, please send your CV as soon as possible.