MIS and Systems Manager

Star Academies, Blackburn, BB1 2HT

23 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  9 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  16 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £47,181.00 to £52,413.00 per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

Who we’re looking for

We are seeking an experienced and knowledgeable MIS and systems professional to lead the strategic and operational development of our Trust-wide MIS and associated systems. You will play a central role in ensuring that our systems are reliable, efficient and aligned to Trust priorities, enabling schools and central teams to operate effectively and meet statutory requirements with confidence.

The role requires an individual who can work both strategically and operationally, leading system development, establishing robust processes, and supporting schools to use systems consistently and effectively. You will work closely with school-based colleagues and central teams to standardise approaches, improve data quality, and maximise the value of systems such as Bromcom and wider data platforms.

You will have a proven ability to manage complex system environments, oversee change and implementation, and provide clear, practical guidance to colleagues. You will also play a key role in supporting compliance with statutory returns and ensuring that systems underpin accurate, timely reporting.

You will have:

• Significant experience of working with school MIS and related systems, with expert knowledge of platforms such as Bromcom (or equivalent).
• A demonstrable track record of improving system effectiveness, data quality and operational processes.
• The ability to implement Trust-wide system developments and ensure consistent, standardised approaches across multiple schools.
• Strong understanding of statutory data processes and the role of MIS in supporting compliance (e.g. census, assessment, exams).
• The ability to translate technical concepts into clear guidance and support for non-technical colleagues.
• Experience of managing system implementation, change and continuous improvement.
• Excellent organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across schools and central teams.
• Full commitment to our vision and values.

What the school offers its staff

About Star Central

Star Central, which is based at our head office in Blackburn, Lancashire, provides leadership, strategic direction and support to Star Academies and our schools.

The Star Central team includes experts from a range of professional backgrounds, who work together to provide an outstanding support service to the Star community. We support our schools to provide educational and operational excellence and to cultivate a strong Star community, with the aim of nurturing today’s young people and inspiring tomorrow’s leaders.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

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CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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JDPS - MIS and Systems Manager.pdf - 345 KB (opens in new tab)

About Star Academies

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: Star Academies website
• Email address: info@staracademies.org
• Phone number: 0330 313 9800
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/star-academies

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