Data Manager – Independent Secondary School, Bristol

Data Manager Independent Secondary School Bristol

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

School information:
This is a 11 to 18 well-established high-performing Independent Secondary School in Bristol with a strong commitment to academic excellence student wellbeing and continuous improvement. The school serves a diverse and aspirational 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 that allows both students and staff to thrive.

The school offers a broad and ambitious curriculum that encourages academic achievement alongside personal development creativity and leadership. Students benefit from strong pastoral support excellent enrichment opportunities and a clear culture of aspiration. The school prepares students exceptionally well for GCSE and A Level success as well as for progression into top universities apprenticeships and future careers.

Staff benefit from a collaborative professional culture strong leadership and a clear commitment to high-quality professional development. The school places high value on staff wellbeing and supports employees through a respectful collegiate working environment. The school also invests heavily in digital infrastructure ensuring that staff have access to modern systems and the data tools needed to support teaching learning and operational effectiveness.

Data Team:
The Data Team plays a central role in the schools success and is integral to driving standards supporting progress and informing decision-making at every level. The school has strong systems in place for assessment tracking and reporting and prides itself on using data intelligently and responsibly. The data function works closely with Senior Leadership Heads of Department pastoral leaders SEND and safeguarding teams and the wider administrative structure to ensure that data is accurate timely and meaningful.

The school is seeking a skilled and proactive Data Manager who will lead on the organisation analysis and presentation of key school performance information. This is a highly valued position within the school and is ideal for a candidate who enjoys working with complex datasets has a keen eye for detail and is confident communicating insights clearly to a range of stakeholders.

Requirements
Proven experience in a data role ideally within education (highly desirable but not essential)
Strong knowledge of school data processes including assessment tracking reporting and performance analysis
Excellent IT skills including high competence in Excel (formulas pivot tables data validation dashboards)
Experience using a school MIS system (SIMS Arbor Bromcom or similar)
Strong understanding of confidentiality and data protection (GDPR) with the ability to handle sensitive information professionally
Ability to work to deadlines and manage multiple priorities during busy reporting and exam periods
Excellent communication skills with confidence presenting data clearly to non-technical colleagues
A proactive and solution-focused approach with the ability to improve systems and introduce efficiencies
Strong attention to detail and high standards of accuracy

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