Data Manager - Secondary School - Lewisham

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

Data Manager

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

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised professional who enjoys using data to drive school improvement and support strategic decision-making. The successful candidate will take responsibility for the school's management information systems, ensuring all student, attendance and assessment data is accurate, secure and readily accessible.

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

Responsibilities include maintaining Arbor, SIMS or Bromcom databases, coordinating census returns, producing performance reports, supporting timetable information, monitoring assessment deadlines and ensuring compliance with GDPR and data protection legislation.

You will also provide training and ongoing support to staff using school systems, review existing reporting procedures and identify opportunities to improve efficiency across the school's administrative and data functions.

The successful candidate will possess excellent analytical skills, exceptional attention to detail and advanced Microsoft Excel knowledge. Previous experience within a school data environment is highly desirable.

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 recognised 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 prepares students exceptionally well for further education and future careers.

Staff benefit from supportive leadership, excellent facilities, collaborative working relationships and a strong commitment to ongoing professional development.

Requirements

• Previous Data Manager or school data experience

• Experience using Arbor, SIMS, Bromcom or similar MIS systems

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

• Excellent analytical and organisational abilities

• Strong attention to detail

• Knowledge of GDPR and data protection legislation

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Application

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