Data Technician (Local Hire Only)

Job Overview

Mesaieed International School (MIS) is seeking an exceptional Data Technician to join our ambitious and forward-thinking school community. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised and detail-oriented professional to play a pivotal role in managing the information systems that support student achievement, operational excellence, and informed decision-making across the school.

About Mesaieed International School

MIS is a thriving, not-for-profit community school owned and operated by QatarEnergy. Serving more than 1,200 students from over 30 nationalities across EYFS, Primary and Secondary campuses, we deliver the National Curriculum for England, IGCSEs, A Levels and BTEC qualifications within a caring, inclusive and aspirational environment. Our vision is to develop high-achieving, healthy and happy young people who are ready to succeed as global citizens and future leaders.

The Opportunity

Working under the direction of the School Leadership Team, you will ensure student and school data is accurate, secure and readily available to support teaching, learning and school improvement. You will play a key role in the administration of SIMS and related systems, supporting assessment, reporting, admissions, annual rollover processes, and data analysis. Through the production of high-quality reports, dashboards, and insights, you will help colleagues monitor attainment, progress, attendance, and student outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Student Records and SIMS: Maintain accurate student records, contact details, enrolment information, teaching groups and allocated datasets. Support admissions, transfers, leavers, and annual rollover processes, working closely with relevant administrative colleagues.

• Data Quality Assurance: Undertake regular checks for missing information, duplicate records, and inconsistencies. Investigate discrepancies with relevant staff and implement authorised corrections.

• Assessment Administration: Prepare and maintain marksheets, assessment templates, grade sets, and tracking systems. Coordinate collection deadlines, monitor completion and follow up missing or inconsistent submissions.

• Student Reporting: Support the preparation, checking, and production of student reports. Ensure that grades, comments, attendance information and student details are correctly populated, coordinating corrections and secure publication through approved channels.

• Analysis and Dashboards: Produce accurate summaries of attainment, progress, attendance, behaviour and achievement. Prepare agreed comparisons by subject, class, year group and student group, making definitions and data limitations clear.

• Timetable and Class Information: Maintain accurate class lists, subject allocations and timetable information within school systems. Implement approved changes and check that records remain consistent across relevant platforms.

• Data Transfers and Returns: Complete approved imports and exports, validating formats, field mappings and record totals. Prepare information for school, QatarEnergy, accreditation, and regulatory returns.

• Staff Support and Systems Development: Provide practical guidance on data entry, marksheets and reporting. Maintain process documentation and calendars, support approved system changes, and identify opportunities to reduce duplication and improve workflows.

The Successful Candidate Will Demonstrate

• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail, taking pride in maintaining dependable records and producing information that colleagues can trust.

• Strong organisational skills, forward planning to meet assessment, reporting and operational deadlines while responding calmly to changing priorities.

• Confidence using databases and spreadsheets to organise, validate, analyse and present information clearly for different audiences.

• A proactive approach to identifying discrepancies, investigating causes and resolving issues through agreed procedures and appropriate consultation.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, building positive relationships with colleagues, and explaining technical processes clearly, patiently and professionally.

• Integrity and discretion when handling confidential information, maintaining appropriate access, and following secure information-sharing procedures.

• A collaborative and reflective approach, welcoming feedback and contributing practical ideas that improve the reliability and efficiency of school systems.

• A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and professional development, recognising the responsibilities associated with working in a school community.

Desirable Experience:

• Working in a school environment.

• Knowledge of SIMS.

• Experience with Power Query, Power BI or similar reporting tools.

Salary & Benefits

As an employee of QatarEnergy, you will enjoy a comprehensive package including:

• Tax-free salary

• Medical cover

Apply

To apply, please submit:

• A one-page letter of application outlining how you meet the requirements of the role;

• A full CV;

• A recent photograph; and

• Referee details, including your current employer.

Safeguarding Statement

Mesaieed International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding and safer recruitment checks.