Job Description:

Data Manager - Secondary School

Location: Barking & Dagenham, East London
Start Date: Immediate Start
Contract: Full-time
Salary: Dependent on experience

Are you an experienced, highly organised and conscientious School Data Manager with excellent knowledge of SIMS and experience managing the School Workforce Census?

We are working with a secondary school in Barking & Dagenham that is seeking a skilled, proactive and experienced Data Manager to join their team for an immediate start.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in school data management who can confidently manage SIMS, school workforce information and statutory census returns, ensuring that all school data is accurate, secure and maintained to a high standard.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the school's administration and leadership teams, maintaining accurate staff and student records, producing reports and ensuring statutory data submissions are completed accurately and within required deadlines.

The Role

• Managing and maintaining the school's Management Information System, SIMS
• Ensuring all staff, student and school data is accurate, secure and regularly updated
• Taking responsibility for the preparation, validation and submission of the School Workforce Census
• Maintaining accurate workforce records, including staff contracts, employment details, roles and working patterns
• Reviewing and resolving data discrepancies to ensure accurate statutory reporting
• Producing detailed reports, statistics and data analysis for the Senior Leadership Team
• Supporting the preparation of statutory returns and other Department for Education (DfE) reporting requirements
• Managing staff information and ensuring records reflect changes in employment and staffing arrangements
• Liaising with HR, payroll and school administration teams to maintain accurate workforce information
• Developing efficient procedures for collecting, recording and managing school data
• Providing guidance and support to colleagues using SIMS
• Ensuring compliance with UK GDPR, data protection requirements and school policies
• Supporting the wider school administration team when required

The Ideal Candidate

• Excellent working knowledge of SIMS is essential
• Previous experience preparing and submitting the School Workforce Census is essential
• Strong understanding of school workforce data, including staffing structures, contracts and employment records
• Previous experience working as a School Data Manager, SIMS Administrator, Data Officer or similar role
• Experience managing statutory school data returns and reporting requirements
• Confident identifying, investigating and resolving data discrepancies
• Advanced IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and data reporting systems
• Excellent organisational skills with a conscientious and methodical approach
• Strong attention to accuracy and the ability to manage complex information
• Confident working independently and meeting strict deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A confident relationship builder who can work effectively with school leaders, HR teams and administrative staff
• Able to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion
• Proactive, reliable and able to work cooperatively within a busy school environment

Why Apply?

• Join a welcoming and supportive secondary school in Barking & Dagenham
• Immediate start available
• Take responsibility for an important area of school data management
• Utilise your existing SIMS and School Workforce Census expertise
• Work closely with the Senior Leadership Team, HR and school administration staff
• Play a key role in maintaining accurate school records and statutory reporting
• Develop your experience in school information management and data administration
• Become part of a supportive and cooperative school environment
• Make a valuable contribution to the effective running of the school

If you are an experienced School Data Manager with excellent SIMS knowledge and proven experience managing the School Workforce Census, take the next step in your education career.

Apply today to find out more about this Data Manager opportunity in Barking & Dagenham, with an immediate start available.

Please note: Excellent knowledge of SIMS and previous experience with the School Workforce Census are essential requirements for this position.