Data Manager

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We are looking for an experienced Data Manager to join the team at Northampton High. We have a fantastic opportunity supporting the smooth handling of Data processes in our school.

You will work in close collaboration with the Deputy Head and the Business Support Manager in school to ensure the integrity, accuracy and quality of data is maintained. You will define and follow appropriate processes to allow school functions to run smoothly.

You will have strong experience in database management. Educated to degree level, you will have extensive knowledge and experience of dealing with a wide range of MIS requests in a service environment. Knowledge of SIMS would be an advantage. Experience of gathering information and communicating data in a range of formats to relevant stakeholders is also essential.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage system permissions, ensuring all staff have correct access to the system in line with GDPR and Information Security requirements.
Coordinate and complete the schools census and other statutory returns.
Responsible for the adoption and support of the Common Transfer File process and adherence to GDST data standards to provide consistency of data from school to school.
Create, maintain and publish reports, and develop templates as requested.
Set up and maintain procedures for entering and updating information in the Schools
Management Information System, training and supporting those who upload and manipulate student and staff data.
Manage the creation and maintenance of assessment marksheets and report templates.
Develop, maintain and coordinate the production of academic reports to parents
Produce and maintain appropriate report templates to facilitate the extraction of data from the MIS and other systems in a variety of formats.
Assist school leaders in their analysis of academic and pastoral data through effective export and analysis of data.
Collaborate with senior leadership in the development of the curriculum model, producing and maintaining the timetable in the MIS System.
Support colleagues in managing the student options process.
Prepare for the new academic year, carrying out tasks such as promotions of students, making the transition to the new academic year, populating groups, staffing and rooms.
Update and apply periodic and casual changes to courses, teachers, and rooms.

Benefits:

As part of the GDST, the UK’s leading network of independent girls’ schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:
Competitive terms and conditions of employment, and competitive salaries and pay progression
Membership of the GDST flexible pension scheme
Access to extensive professional development opportunities and training grants for qualifications
Free life assurance benefit
Employee Assistance Programme via Health Assured, offering free 24-hour counselling, wellbeing support and advice services
A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
Free lunches for all staff during term time (equivalent to at least £900 per year)
In-school staff wellbeing activities such as yoga, fitness classes, wellbeing walks
Interest-free loans for training, computer purchase and travel season ticket loans
A Cycle to Work scheme
Good transport links and free parking

About the School:

Northampton High School, part of the Girls' Day School Trust (GDST), is an independent girls' day school with a reputation for academic excellence, strong pastoral care and a wide breadth of extra-curricular activity. We offer a Nursery, Junior and Senior School across one site and we are proud to be at the forefront of education for girls and a strong voice in promoting opportunities for young women.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included. The GDST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Our reference: SE4043

Vacancy: Data Manager

Location: Northampton

Salary: £29,986-£31,495 (FTE £30,723--£35,856)

Hours: Full time, term time plus 20 days in school holidays

Required from: January 2026

Contract: Permanent

Smart Hire are advertising on behalf of Northampton High School.

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