Trust Data Manager
Worthing High School, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 7AR10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
14 November 2025 at 9am
Date listed
4 November 2025
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Trust-wide, based at Worthing High School Full-Time, all year round contract 8.00am – 4pm (3.30pm Friday) 37 hours per week with 30 minutes for lunch
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- NJC GRADE 9, points 25-28 £36,363-£39,152
What skills and experience we're looking for
1. MIS & Data Management
Lead the Trust-wide MIS strategy, ensuring consistency and efficiency across schools.
Manage and quality-assure all student, staff, and assessment data.
- Oversee day-to-day MIS use (SIMS, 4Matrix, etc.), ensuring accuracy, security, and effective
user access.
Support timetable setup, admissions, and leavers’ processes.
Collaborate with Exams Officers to manage entries, results, and analysis.
2. Data Analysis & Reporting
Produce clear, insightful reports for senior leaders, Trustees, and external agencies.
Analyse progress and attainment trends using MIS tools.
Develop dashboards and visual reports to support strategic planning.
Manage assessment and reporting cycles to ensure timely and accurate outputs.
3. GDPR & Compliance
Act as, or support, the Trust’s Data Protection Officer.
Ensure full compliance with GDPR and UK data protection legislation.
Lead data protection training, audits, and incident management.
Manage subject access requests (SARs), FOI requests, and data breaches.
4. Statutory Returns & Data Quality
Oversee accurate, timely completion of school and workforce census returns. Maintain data integrity and compliance across all schools through audits and validation.
Support inspection readiness and external data reviews.
5. Leadership & Innovation
Line-manage and develop data and administration teams.
Provide MIS and data-related training across the Trust.
Collaborate with senior leaders in Education, HR, Finance, and Safeguarding.
Drive system innovation, integration, and automation to improve efficiency.
Lead MIS onboarding and data alignment for new Trust schools.
Safeguarding & Health and Safety
Safeguard and promote the welfare of learners through secure data practices.
Adhere to Trust safeguarding, health and safety, and data protection policies.
Maintain an enhanced DBS check.
What the school offers its staff
What We Offer
A unique opportunity to shape the people strategy of a growing Multi-Academy
Trust.
A collaborative and supportive working environment, with access to senior.
leadership and decision-making processes.
Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
The chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of staff and students.
Competitive salary package and benefits aligned with sector standards.
Benefits
A friendly and supportive environment.
The opportunity to work with well-motivated students and supportive parents and
staff.
A location on the coast very close to main line railway services and road networks.
Free well-being and medical support cover.
The opportunity to be part of the South Downs Education Trust MAT.
Free use of our fitness suite
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
South Downs Education Trust (SDET) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Worthing High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1055 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Worthing High School website
- Email address
- lgrispino@worthinghigh.net
- Phone number
- 01903237864
Multi Academy Trust
Arranging a visit to Worthing High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lgrispino@worthinghigh.net.
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