Data Manager

Are you a senior administrator or manager looking for a role with genuine job security in the Salford (Worsley) area?

Does the idea of working in a school appeal to you?

Are you keen to make an impact beyond just profit, and have work/life balance?

Are training and development a priority this year?

Ideally in a sector where you can build a real career?

And enjoy 10 weeks off a year and a fantastic pension?

Is it important for you to work in a motivated team that genuinely enjoy coming to work?

If so, this might be the role you're looking for…

I am working with the St Ambrose Barlow RC High School in Swinton, Salford to find them a Data Manager to manage data and reporting across their 11-16 school.

They are keen to develop the Data Manager, will fund external training and have scope to increase the scale of the role over time.

This role would suit someone with school data experience who is looking to grow into a senior data position.

This is a new role, created due to separating Exams and Data. The Exams Manager is very knowledgeable on Data, and the school have access to a Data Consultant. Both are on hand to help you settle into the Data Manager role.

Important Details:

• Actual salary is £28,216 to £30,229 working 42 weeks a year (term time plus 3 weeks).
• Band 3A 21-24.
• Excellent local authority pension with employer contributions of 19.8%.
• School will fund external qualifications.
• Based in Swinton, Salford 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday.
• Some flexibility on the hours.
• Staff development and wellbeing are priority.
• Excellent induction and training.
• Supportive, experienced line manager.

Duties of the Data Manager:

• Lead and promote an assessment data strategy to drive school improvements.
• Ensure accurate, current reports on learner progress, produce and analyze data summaries, and
• prepare accessible data for staff and senior leaders.
• Collaborate with staff, senior leaders, governors, and parents to produce analytical reports on student performance and manage the reporting process to meet deadlines.
• Use diverse data sets to set effective targets and identify groups for intervention.
• Support staff in developing data handling skills and simplify data analysis with effective reporting strategies.
• Coordinate and ensure efficient use of SIMS for timetabling, schedule maintenance, timetable changes, and managing statutory census returns.
• Manage and effectively use data systems to collate and interpret data.

The Data Manager Must Have/Be:

• GCSE level education or equivalent (Maths and English)
• Experience with management information systems.
• Strong understanding of data management.
• At least one year of experience managing data, using an MIS, and producing reports.
• Excellent IT skills and proficiency with various software packages.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Effective and confident communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize, recognizing urgent matters while meeting deadlines.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience working to strict deadlines.
• Experience as part of a team.
• Willingness and ability to uphold Catholic values.
• Enthusiasm for learning.
• Professional role model for pupils and staff.
• Tact and diplomacy in interpersonal relationships.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills.
• High accuracy and autonomy in work.
• Ability to support and challenge others.
• Hopeful, humorous, compassionate, rigorous, and solution-focused approach.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Willingness to consent to and apply for an enhanced DBS.

An Advantage but not Essential:

• Further relevant post-16 study.
• Previous experience in an education data role.
• Familiarity with school software like SIMS, SISRA, Nova.
• Practicing Catholic contributing to school and/or parish liturgical life.

I am managing the recruitment of this role therefore any direct enquiries will be forwarded to Appoint-Ed. This role is subject to an enhanced child workforce DBS.

If you are the Data Manager St Ambrose Barlow RC High are searching for, let's talk.

Please send your CV via this ad or call the Appoint-Ed office and speak with Kellie.