Data Manager - Independent Secondary School - Cambridge

Data Manager – Independent Secondary School – Cambridge
Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Paid to scale

School Information

This prestigious Independent 11–18 day school in Cambridge is known for its exceptional academic reputation, innovative curriculum design, and outstanding pastoral care. The school occupies a beautiful historic campus blended with cutting-edge learning facilities, including state-of-the-art IT infrastructure, digital assessment tools, and secure data management systems.

The school has high expectations of academic performance and relies heavily on accurate, well-managed data to inform teaching and learning decisions. Leadership places strong emphasis on evidence-based practice, data accuracy, and performance tracking, making the Data Manager a crucial member of the operations team.

The school promotes a culture of excellence, professional trust, and collaboration. Staff benefit from regular CPD in data protection legislation, MIS platforms, and advanced analytics. The school fosters a friendly, collegiate working environment where operational staff are highly valued.

Role Information

The school is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Data Manager to oversee the collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of school-wide data.

Key responsibilities include:

• Maintaining and developing the school’s Management Information System (SIMS/Arbor/ISAMS)

• Producing regular data reports for senior leadership, heads of department, and governors

• Managing assessment cycles, data drops, progress tracking, and academic monitoring

• Ensuring compliance with GDPR and secure handling of sensitive student data

• Supporting teachers with the use of data tools and reports

• Overseeing census returns and statutory data submissions

• Creating dashboards, analytics, and performance visualisations

• Ensuring accuracy of student, timetable, and attendance records

• Troubleshooting MIS issues and liaising with external technical support

• Training staff in MIS usage and data entry standards

This role requires a proactive mindset, technical expertise, and the ability to communicate complex information clearly.

Requirements

• Prior experience in a data management role (ideally education sector)

• Advanced skills in MIS systems such as SIMS, Arbor, Bromcom, or ISAMS

• Strong analytical and Excel/data visualisation skills

• Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities

• Understanding of GDPR and data protection principles

• Accuracy, integrity, and a meticulous approach to data

• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines

Application

To apply, please send your CV as soon as possible.