Data Manager – Outstanding Secondary School, Reading

Role Category & Location Sector: High-Achieving Secondary School (Outstanding Ofsted). Location: Reading Start Date: Permanent, full-time role commencing January or April 2026. The Opportunity & Role Profile This Outstanding school requires a meticulous Data Manager to lead on the strategic use of student information. You will manage the school’s MIS (Management Information System), ensuring data integrity for assessment, attendance, and reporting to support the Senior Leadership Team in driving school-wide improvement. Core Responsibilities & Duties Scope MIS Management: Maintaining and developing systems (e.g., SIMS or Arbor), ensuring all data is accurate, secure, and GDPR compliant. Analytical Reporting: Producing complex data sets, progress dashboards, and statutory returns for internal and external stakeholders. Assessment Cycle: Coordinating the school-wide assessment calendar and ensuring accurate data entry for student reports. Compensation & Benefits Essential Requirements: Extensive experience in school data management and expert proficiency in MIS software and Excel. Salary: Competitive salary paid on the local government scale (expected £35,000 - £42,000 per annum). Support: Generous local government pension and a dedicated administrative support team.