Data Manager - Outstanding Secondary School - Leicester

This Outstanding 11-18 secondary school in Leicester is recognised for its data-driven improvement strategy, excellent academic results, and strong leadership. The school serves a diverse urban population and consistently achieves high progress measures across all subjects.

The leadership team relies heavily on accurate and timely data to inform curriculum planning, interventions, and whole-school strategy. The school benefits from modern IT systems, secure data infrastructure, and established reporting frameworks.

To strengthen its data and assessment systems, the school is seeking a highly skilled Data Manager.

The Data Manager will oversee assessment data collection, reporting, and analysis across the school.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the school MIS system
• Producing progress and attainment reports
• Coordinating assessment cycles
• Submitting statutory returns (School Census)
• Supporting exam data processing
• Monitoring attendance and behaviour data
• Training staff in data systems
• Ensuring GDPR compliance
• Supporting timetabling and curriculum data
• Providing strategic analysis to SLT, The Data Manager works closely with the Exams Officer and Deputy Head. Structured reporting cycles are in place.

• Experience managing school data systems
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong analytical thinking
• Excellent attention to detail
• Knowledge of data protection regulations
• Ability to manage deadlines
• Clear communication skills