Data Officer - Good Secondary School - Northampton

Data Officer – Good Secondary School – Northampton
Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Paid to scale**

School Information

This Good-rated 11–18 school in Northampton is known for its strong pastoral care, high expectations, and well-organised administrative systems. Leadership places a high priority on accurate data reporting, assessment tracking, and robust analysis to drive whole-school improvement. The school uses modern MIS and assessment platforms and invests heavily in CPD for operational staff.

Departments work collaboratively, and the Data & Exams team plays a crucial role in ensuring teachers and leaders have the information they need to make informed decisions. The school values precision, confidentiality, and system integrity, making this an excellent environment for a detail-focused professional.

Role Information

The school is seeking a confident, analytical, and highly organised Data Officer to manage and maintain the school’s data systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing and updating the school’s MIS (SIMS/Arbor/Bromcom)

• Producing data reports for SLT, governors, and middle leaders

• Analysing student progress, behaviour, attendance, and attainment trends

• Supporting assessment cycles, data drops, and target-setting

• Ensuring the accuracy and integrity of student data across all systems

• Supporting exams administration with candidate data, entries, and timetables

• Training staff to use MIS and data tools effectively

• Ensuring GDPR compliance and maintaining confidential records

• Supporting census returns and local authority data submissions

• Working closely with pastoral, curriculum, and admin teams to maintain data accuracy

This role is ideal for someone who is analytically minded, comfortable with data systems, and highly reliable.

Requirements

• Previous experience in data management, MIS administration, or similar role

• Strong IT and data-handling skills

• Excellent accuracy, attention to detail, and organisational ability

• Confident with Excel and data reporting tools

• Ability to handle confidential student records responsibly

• Understanding of assessment processes and school data cycles (desirable)

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Application

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