Data Officer – Wonderful Secondary School Preston

Data Officer
Location: Preston
Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Full-time Permanent
Salary: Competitive paid to scale

Join a High-Performing Secondary School in Preston

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Data Officer to join a well-established Ofsted-rated Good secondary school in Preston. This 1118 school is known for strong academic progress excellent behaviour and a supportive pastoral culture built on kindness inclusion and high expectations.

The school serves a diverse and vibrant community and is led by a forward-thinking leadership team that values evidence-based practice and continuous improvement. Data plays a central role in shaping teaching tracking student progress and driving whole-school development.

With modern ICT suites upgraded classrooms and advanced data management systems this is an excellent opportunity for a Data Officer who wants their work to have real whole-school impact.

The Role

The Data Officer is a key member of the Data & Assessment team supporting academic monitoring assessment cycles and strategic decision-making. You will work closely with senior leaders teachers pastoral teams exam officers and administrative staff to ensure data is accurate accessible and impactful.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the schools MIS (Arbor SIMS Bromcom or similar)

• Produce clear and insightful data reports for leaders and governors

• Coordinate assessment and reporting cycles

• Maintain accurate student records attendance and assessment data

• Track performance and attendance trends

• Support exam analysis and results reporting

• Complete statutory returns including the School Census

• Manage timetable and intervention data

• Ensure GDPR compliance and secure data handling

• Troubleshoot system issues and liaise with MIS providers

• Train and support staff in using data systems and reports

About the Department

The Data Department is central to school improvement informing teaching strategies interventions parental communication and performance evaluation. The team works in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment where accuracy and confidentiality are essential.

Person Specification

We are looking for someone who has:

• Experience in data management (school experience desirable)

• Strong analytical and reporting skills

• Proficiency in MIS systems (SIMS Arbor Bromcom or similar)

• Advanced Excel skills (formulas pivot tables data visualisation)

• Excellent organisation and attention to detail

• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Commitment to safeguarding confidentiality and GDPR

How to Apply

Please send your CV as soon as possible to be considered for this opportunity.