School Data Officer – Nottinghamshire – January 2026

A well-established and high-performing 1118 secondary school in Nottinghamshire is seeking an experienced and detail-focused Data Officer to join its administrative team from January 2026. This is a full-time permanent position offering the opportunity to play a key role in supporting teaching learning and strategic decision-making across the school.

This role would suit a highly organised professional who enjoys working with data understands school systems and takes pride in accuracy consistency and meaningful reporting.

The Role

As Data Officer you will be responsible for the management analysis and presentation of student performance data across the school. Working closely with senior leaders heads of department and pastoral teams you will ensure that data is accurate accessible and used effectively to support pupil progress.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing assessment data cycles across all key stages

• Producing reports for leadership governors and external stakeholders

• Supporting departments with data analysis and tracking

• Maintaining accurate student records and progress measures

• Supporting whole-school monitoring of attainment and intervention

You will work with established school systems and play an important role in maintaining consistency and integrity across data processes.

The School

This Good-rated secondary school is known for its strong leadership calm learning environment and commitment to staff professionalism. It serves a diverse local community and places a strong emphasis on inclusion achievement and student wellbeing.

The administrative and support teams are highly valued and there is a strong culture of collaboration between teaching and non-teaching staff. Leaders are approachable organised and genuinely appreciative of the contribution made by the wider school team.

The Working Environment

Youll be based within a supportive admin office alongside experienced colleagues. Systems are well established expectations are clear and workloads are managed sensibly to ensure accuracy without unnecessary pressure.

The school uses widely recognised MIS and assessment platforms and training or refreshers are provided where needed. There is a strong emphasis on getting things right first time rather than rushing or firefighting.

Professional Support and Development

The school invests in its support staff and encourages professional development. Youll have opportunities to:

• Develop deeper expertise in school data and assessment systems

• Work closely with senior leaders on whole-school priorities

• Contribute to improvements in reporting and tracking processes

• Build a long-term career within a stable and supportive school environment

The Ideal Candidate

You will:

• Have experience working with school data or administrative systems

• Be highly organised with excellent attention to detail

• Be confident handling sensitive information discreetly

• Communicate clearly with staff at all levels

• Enjoy working as part of a professional collaborative team

Experience in a secondary school setting is highly desirable though strong transferable data skills will also be considered.

Why Apply

• January 2026 start in a stable well-led school

• Supportive leadership and respectful working culture

• Clear systems and realistic expectations

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact behind the scenes

If youre a Data Officer looking for a January 2026 role in a school that values precision professionalism and teamwork we would be delighted to receive your CV.