Data Manager Secondary School Crawley

Data Manager - Secondary School - Crawley

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

Do you have strong experience working with data databases and complex administrative systems A Secondary School in Crawley is seeking an organised and detail-focused Data Manager to take responsibility for the accuracy management and reporting of key school data.

This position would suit someone who is confident working with large amounts of information and understands how important accurate data is to effective school decision-making.

• Data Manager Role

• Full-time permanent position

• Crawley

• As soon as possible start

• Managing and maintaining student data

• Producing reports for school leaders

• Supporting assessment and reporting cycles

• Ensuring data accuracy and confidentiality

• Paid to scale

The Data Manager will be responsible for maintaining accurate student information across the schools management information systems. You will oversee data entry updates checking and reporting ensuring that staff have access to reliable information when it is needed.

The role will involve working closely with senior leaders teachers pastoral staff and administrators. You will help ensure that information relating to students attendance assessment and other key areas is accurately recorded and available for analysis.

You will also support assessment and reporting processes throughout the academic year. This may include preparing data for reports checking information submitted by departments and producing summaries for senior leadership.

Attention to detail is essential. You will need to identify inconsistencies investigate discrepancies and make sure corrections are completed appropriately.

The successful candidate will also understand the importance of confidentiality when working with student and staff information. All data must be handled carefully and in accordance with school procedures and relevant data protection requirements.

Data Manager - School Information

This Secondary School in Crawley is committed to maintaining high standards of teaching learning and student support.

The school uses data to monitor progress identify areas for development and support effective decision-making. Accurate information is therefore essential to the work of teachers and senior leaders.

The Data Manager will work across the school developing strong relationships with different departments and ensuring that administrative and academic data is managed consistently.

The school has a collaborative professional culture with staff working together to improve outcomes for students. You will be expected to communicate clearly with colleagues and provide practical support when dealing with data-related queries.

This is a varied role with responsibility for important systems and processes making it particularly suitable for an experienced administrator or data professional who enjoys working with detail.

Data Manager - Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate student data within the schools information systems.

• Complete regular data checks and quality assurance.

• Update student records promptly.

• Identify and investigate data discrepancies.

• Produce reports for senior leaders and relevant staff.

• Support assessment data collection.

• Assist with school reporting cycles.

• Prepare data for meetings and progress reviews.

• Support staff with data-related queries.

• Maintain assessment and examination information.

• Ensure records are accurate and up to date.

• Assist with admissions and student information where required.

• Manage electronic data securely.

• Maintain appropriate filing and documentation.

• Follow school data protection procedures.

• Produce spreadsheets and reports using relevant software.

• Meet deadlines for scheduled data collections.

• Work collaboratively with academic and administrative teams.

• Support improvements to data systems and processes.

• Maintain strict confidentiality.

Data Manager - Experience and Requirements

• Previous experience working with data or complex administration.

• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.

• Experience using databases or management information systems.

• Excellent attention to detail.

• Strong analytical and organisational skills.

• Ability to identify errors and investigate discrepancies.

• Experience producing reports from large datasets.

• Ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities.

• Strong written and verbal communication.

• Ability to explain data clearly to colleagues.

• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection.

• School data experience would be highly desirable.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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.