Data Manager - Independent School - Lewisham

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

Are you an experienced Data Manager or administrator with excellent attention to detail and strong knowledge of school information systems? An established Independent School in Lewisham is seeking a highly organised Data Manager to take responsibility for the accurate management and reporting of important student data.

This position would suit someone who enjoys working with detailed information, understands the importance of accuracy and can confidently support staff with data-related queries.

• Data Manager Role

• Full-time, permanent position

• Lewisham

• As soon as possible start

• Managing student and school data

• Supporting assessment and reporting processes

• Producing accurate reports for senior leaders

• Maintaining school databases and information systems

• Ensuring confidentiality and data accuracy

• Paid to scale

The Data Manager will be responsible for maintaining accurate student records and ensuring that information within the school's systems is complete, reliable and up to date.

You will manage data relating to students and support key administrative and academic processes throughout the school year. This will include checking information, updating records and producing reports for relevant members of staff.

Assessment and reporting will be a significant part of the role. You will help prepare data for assessment cycles, check information submitted by departments and ensure that reports are generated accurately and within agreed deadlines.

The successful candidate will need to be comfortable identifying discrepancies. If information does not appear correct, you will investigate the issue, communicate with the relevant staff member and ensure that the appropriate correction is made.

You will also provide support to colleagues who need assistance using school data systems. This may involve answering queries, explaining processes and helping staff access or interpret information.

Confidentiality is essential. You will have access to sensitive student information and must ensure that data is handled securely and appropriately at all times.

Data Manager - School Information

This Independent School in Lewisham is committed to providing students with a strong education within a supportive and ambitious environment.

The school uses accurate information to understand student progress, monitor outcomes and make informed decisions about teaching and support. The Data Manager therefore provides an essential service across the school.

The successful candidate will work with senior leaders, teachers, pastoral teams, administrators and other support staff. You will need to build strong professional relationships and communicate technical or data-related information in a way that is easy for colleagues to understand.

The school values accuracy and consistency and has established systems for managing academic and student information. You will be expected to maintain these systems carefully while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency.

This is a position with genuine responsibility and would suit an experienced data professional who wants to become an important part of a school's operational team.

Data Manager - Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate student records.

• Manage school data within relevant information systems.

• Complete regular data quality checks.

• Identify and investigate discrepancies.

• Update student information promptly.

• Support assessment data collection.

• Prepare information for assessment and reporting cycles.

• Produce accurate reports for senior leaders.

• Prepare spreadsheets and data summaries.

• Support staff with data-related queries.

• Maintain examination and assessment information.

• Assist with admissions and student records where required.

• Ensure information is securely stored.

• Maintain appropriate documentation.

• Follow data protection procedures.

• Meet deadlines for scheduled data collections.

• Support school reporting requirements.

• Identify improvements to data processes.

• Liaise with academic and administrative teams.

• Maintain strict confidentiality.

Data Manager - Experience and Requirements

• Previous experience working with data, databases or complex administration.

• Experience within a school environment is highly desirable.

• Strong Excel skills.

• Confidence using Microsoft Office.

• Experience with management information systems.

• Excellent attention to detail.

• Strong analytical skills.

• Excellent organisation and time management.

• Ability to work accurately under pressure.

• Experience producing reports from large amounts of information.

• Strong written and verbal communication.

• Ability to explain data clearly to colleagues.

• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection.

• Ability to meet strict deadlines.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

• Commitment to safeguarding.

Safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate DBS, safeguarding and pre-employment checks.

Application

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