Data Manager – Manchester Secondary School

Role Category & Location

Sector : High-Achieving Local Authority Secondary School (with Sixth Form).

Location : Manchester (North West England).

Start Date : Permanent full-time role commencing January 2026.

The Opportunity & Role Profile

This large secondary school requires an experienced and meticulous Data Manager to oversee the integrity analysis and reporting of all school data including student assessment attendance and behaviour. The role is crucial for informing strategic school development and intervention strategies.

Core Responsibilities & Duties Scope

MIS Expert : Managing the schools Management Information System (e.g. SIMS) ensuring data accuracy and compliance (GDPR).

Analytical Reporter : Producing detailed reports dashboards and analysis for Senior Leadership Team (SLT) governors and external agencies.

Assessment Coordinator : Overseeing the input checking and dissemination of assessment data and target setting.

Compensation & Benefits

Essential Requirements : Extensive experience working as a Data Manager or Senior Data Analyst in a school environment. Expert proficiency in MIS systems and data analysis software.

Salary : Highly competitive salary paid on the local government scale (expected to be 35000 - 42000 per annum).

Support : Generous Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and opportunities for advanced training.

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1