Data Manager - Secondary School - Swindon

Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Dependent on experience

Data Manager

A successful Secondary School in Swindon is seeking an experienced and analytical Data Manager to join its support staff team on a full-time, permanent basis.

This is an exciting opportunity for an organised professional who enjoys working with data and using information to support school improvement. The successful candidate will take responsibility for the school's management information systems, ensuring that student, staff and assessment data is accurate, secure and readily available to support informed decision-making.

Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, Heads of Department and administrative staff, you will oversee the collection, analysis and reporting of assessment, attendance and pupil progress data. You will produce regular reports that support strategic planning while ensuring the integrity of all information held within the school's systems.

Responsibilities include maintaining the school's management information system, producing performance reports, managing census returns, supporting timetable data, monitoring assessment deadlines and ensuring compliance with GDPR and data protection legislation.

You will also provide training and support to staff using school systems, identify opportunities to improve reporting processes and assist with the development of efficient administrative systems across the school.

The successful candidate will possess exceptional analytical skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to communicate complex information clearly to colleagues across the school.

School Information

This is an 11 to 18 well-established Secondary School with a strong commitment to high standards, student wellbeing and continuous improvement.

The school serves a diverse community and is known for its supportive ethos, where positive relationships and high expectations underpin daily practice.

Students are respectful, motivated and eager to succeed, creating a calm and purposeful learning environment.

The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum that encourages academic achievement alongside personal development, preparing students well for further education and future careers.

Staff benefit from a collaborative professional culture, supportive leadership, shared best practice and excellent opportunities for ongoing professional development.

Requirements

• Previous Data Manager or school data experience

• Excellent analytical and organisational skills

• Experience using school management information systems

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

• Strong attention to detail

• Knowledge of GDPR and data protection

• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities

Application

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