School Data Manager
Chadwell Heath Academy, Romford, Essex, RM6 4RS35 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1st September 2026
Closing date
27 August 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
23 July 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £32,838.00 - £35,253.00 Annually (Actual)
School Data Manager job summary
As a Data Manager, you will coordinate all aspects of information and data management, including preparation of timetables and maintenance of student and staff records in order to ensure the availability of accurate and meaningful data. You will liaise with Heads of Departments and the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) toensure all students details are entered correctly. Ensuring all school Census returns are entered and completed accurately and on time.
Main Responsibilities
1. You will develop data management and storage systems, in order to ensure data is up to date, accurate and accessible.
2. You will play a key role in the development of efficient and reliable data gathering systems and procedures.
3. You will provide appropriate staff training and guidance in the use of the academy’s data management system.
4. You will assist with data analysis, using the Management Information System as appropriate. (SIMs)
5. You will develop and manage the academy’s reporting system, to design report layout.
6. You will assist staff whilst using the software and resolve any issues with the software publishers.
7. You will use product knowledge and expertise to contribute to the development of the whole academy timetable.
8. You will work with SLT to co-ordinate the provisions of accurate timetables for students and staff at the start of the academic year, to publicise these in school and to be the key person to resolve problems and amend timetables throughout the year, taking into account staff and student turnover and group changes.
9. You will take general responsibility for the smooth administration of the academy timetabling system.
10. You will be responsible for the completion and submission of complex forms, returns, statistics and data analysis etc. for the academy and Trust, including those to outside agencies, e.g., DfE, and to investigate and resolve related queries to ensure that data is correct.
11. You will liaise with, provide information for and process data from outside agencies.
12. You will be responsible for monitoring information within ‘Assessment Manager’, producing reports when required.
13. You will liaise with departments and provide information and to design and produce class and student reports.
14. You will produce, collate and arrange distribution of reports.
15. You will establish and maintain records and to design mark sheets for data input and to produce termly reports, liaising with SLT.
16. You will ensure data is collected and transferred as appropriate.
17. You will produce mark summary sheets to appropriate staff and to provide analysis of data when required.
18. You will undertake year-end routines relating to leavers and admissions.
19. You will be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, inclusion, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person without delay.
20. You will participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.
21. You will ensure you carry out your role in a way that demands high standards whilst supporting inclusion and welcoming diverse thinking.
22. You will ensure strict confidentiality in all areas of work.
23. You will work and process personal and sensitive information in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and the UK General Data Protection Regulations (UK GDPR).
24. You will ensure work is conducted in a way that protects the safety and security of information (e.g., strong passwords, reporting breaches, securing paper records, securely disposing of records).
25. You will understand and comply with the statutory guidance regarding safeguarding of children, always ensuring the safeguarding and promotion of children’s welfare, reporting any concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Officer at once.
26. You will always comply with the Trust’s policies and procedures.
27. You will undertake other reasonable duties (with competence and experience) as requested, in accordance with the changing needs of the organisation.
Further information about the job
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
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Chadwell Heath Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1229 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Secondary
School location
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