Data Officer — Independent School

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Are you a detail-oriented and analytical Data Officer looking to join a professional school environment? A respected Independent school in Cambridge is seeking a Data Officer to manage and maintain student data, ensuring accuracy and compliance across the school. This is a full-time, permanent position, ideal for candidates with strong organisational skills and experience in data management.

About the School
This Independent school in Cambridge is known for its academic excellence, supportive staff culture, and commitment to high standards of administration and governance. The school values staff who are meticulous, proactive, and able to contribute to smooth operational processes.

The Data Officer plays a critical role in maintaining accurate records of student information, supporting reporting, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. You will work closely with school leaders, teaching staff, and administrative teams.

About the Role
As a Data Officer, you will be responsible for managing the school’s student information systems, ensuring data accuracy, and providing reports to support teaching, assessment, and governance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date student records in school management systems

• Generating reports for leadership, teachers, and regulatory bodies

• Supporting data collection, analysis, and management for assessments and exams

• Ensuring compliance with data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR)

• Liaising with staff regarding data entry, updates, and reporting requirements

• Supporting administrative processes related to enrolment, attendance, and assessment

• Contributing to school policy and practice regarding data management

Experience and Skills

The successful candidate will:

• Have excellent organisational and administrative skills

• Be detail-oriented with strong accuracy in data entry and record-keeping

• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office and school management systems

• Have strong analytical and reporting skills

• Understand data protection requirements and compliance

• Be able to work independently and collaboratively within a team

Experience in a school setting or Independent school environment is desirable but not essential.

Why Join This School?

• Independent school with a professional and supportive culture

• Permanent full-time position

• Opportunities for professional development and training

• Collaborative team environment with clear responsibilities

Salary
Competitive, depending on experience.

Application
To apply for this Data Officer role at an Independent school in Cambridge, please submit your CV and a brief covering letter as soon as possible.