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Are you a data-savvy professional with a passion for ensuring that school systems run efficiently and effectively? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your organisational skills and attention to detail can make a real difference to the lives of young people with SEND needs across Kent? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
Our client based in Canterbury is seeking to appoint a passionate Data Manager to join their hardworking team of staff across their Group.
The below outlines some of the key duties and responsibilities of being a Data Manager at the company.
- To prepare, collate and analyze student attainment, attendance, assessment, progress and standards data as required, to the Group Leadership Team, School Governing Body and Leadership Team, Local Authorities, staff, students and parents/carers.
- To ensure the efficient and effective use of data within the Group so that teaching and learning is targeted and appropriate to enable every student to meet or exceed their expectations.
- To be responsible for the production and maintenance of the timetabling process across the Group, in liaison with the Heads of Services.
- To support the internal and external examinations process with data collation and interpretation.
- To continually enhance and develop the school’s MIS systems
- To be the data subject expert across the Group and be able to support others
Skills & Experience
- Experience in data management within an educational setting.
- A proven ability to work at a high level with Microsoft products, especially Excel.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to present complex data clearly and concisely to multiple audiences.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills, with a keen eye for detail.
- Demonstrable ability to work on your own initiative
- Knowledge of examination processes and regulatory requirements
- A proactive, problem-solving attitude and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Proficiency with MIS school platforms such as Arbor.
- Potential to be able to write reports and case studies
- Attention to detail, a high level of accuracy and the ability to work independently are key.
Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified.
The above job description is a guide, and duties and responsibilities are subject to change as the role develops.
Our client is highly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau) and undergo due diligence checks on social media use.
All staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All staff should be aware of the Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.
Our client is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As they continue to grow, they know that they must have the most talented employees with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our children and young people.
Hours of work 9-5pm Monday to Friday.
Office Based only.
