Data Manager — Outstanding Secondary School

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Role Category & Location

• Sector: Large Local Authority Secondary School (Outstanding Ofsted).

• Location: Brighton

• Start Date: Permanent, full-time role commencing January 2026.

The Opportunity & Role Profile

This Outstanding Brighton school is recruiting a detail-oriented Data Manager to lead on the collection, analysis, and reporting of student data. Your work will be vital in supporting the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to track progress, attendance, and attainment across all year groups.

Core Responsibilities & Duties Scope

• MIS Management: Maintaining and developing the school's Management Information System (e.g., SIMS or Arbor) to ensure data integrity and security.

• Reporting & Analysis: Producing complex data sets and visual reports for SLT, governors, and external bodies like the DfES.

• Assessment Coordination: Managing the scheduling and input of student assessments and ensuring accurate reporting to parents and carers.

Compensation & Benefits

• Essential Requirements: Extensive experience in school data management and expert proficiency with school MIS software and Microsoft Excel.

• Salary: Competitive salary paid on the local government scale (expected to be £34,000 - £42,000 per annum).

• Support: Professional development in data analytics and a supportive administrative environment.