Data Manager required for our Education client in Huddersfield.
Data Manager Benefits:
* Salary: £31,000
* Location: Huddersfield, HD2 - full time on site
* Hours: 8.30am to 4.30pm - 37 hours per week
* Contract: Permanent
* DBS Check will be required for this role
Data Manager Responsibilities:
* Support the Assistant Principal - Curriculum, Assessment and Raising Standards in delivering high quality business intelligence and management information.
* Develop and maintain Schools Information Management System (SIMS), Assessment Manager, SISRA, and other software to provide tracking, monitoring and analysis to teachers, Faculty Leaders, and the Senior Leadership Team to support pupil progress and improve outcomes.
* Maintain an accurate database of assessment information, monitoring the submission of relevant data by staff in accordance with the assessment calendar, ensuring accurate recording of data.
* Design, develop and produce complex marksheets and report templates, working with staff to identify their data requirements and implementing solutions.
* Ensure Senior Leadership Team, Faculty Leaders, Achievement Coordinators, and other staff receive accurate and timely analyses and reports relating to College and student performance as per the assessment calendar.
* Provide accurate data and information to support the SEF (School Self-Evaluation Form) and SIP (School Improvement Plan).
* Produce detailed tabular and graphical analysis of internal student assessment data and external examination results.
* Ensure relevant targets are set for all pupils and produce and distribute target information.
* Design and produce reports illustrating trends in College data and inform parents of individual student progress.
* Maintain awareness of changes to DfE (Department for Education) accountability measures, curriculum updates, and developments in data use and target setting within the education sector, advising on implications for tracking systems and analysis.
* Monitor and supervise the use of SIMS Assessment, SISRA, FFT (Fischer Family Trust), and other software by staff, providing support, training, and advice as necessary.
* Provide administration support for intervention strategies of key groups including revision schools, student conferences, and student mentoring programmes.
* Input and maintain accurate student data held in SIMS.
* Produce and submit termly School Census to the DfE, as well as similar returns to the Diocese and other statistical government returns.
* Routine maintenance and production of reports on whole College and student level data e.g., exclusions, student movement.
* Perform start and end of year routines in line with the SIMS Yearbook, ensuring smooth transitions between academic years.
* Develop, maintain, and administer the College's reward and behaviour tracking systems.
* Support the College admissions process.
* Maintain awareness of SIMS updates and training.
* Provide support and training for staff, producing guidance on College data systems.
* Ensure all data is kept secure and complies with GDPR (General Data Protection Regulations).
* Perform student curriculum assignments and update course memberships.
* Maintain and update the Duty Rota, C3 Detention Rota, and any other necessary rotas.
* Produce and maintain documentation related to the Curriculum and Timetable, such as Curriculum Maps and Options booklets.
* Responsible for SIMS Options Online and the maintenance of ClassCharts.
* Update and maintain records accessible to parents via the Parent App.
* Produce marketing and communication materials for internal and external use.
* Allocate and maintain user accounts for online services such as DfE Secure Access, SISRA, FFT, and ClassCharts.
* Contribute to in-house training as required.
* Support staff in the use of SIMS and adherence to data protection regulations.
* Address student, staff, parental, and outside agency requests and enquiries, as necessary.
Data Manager Criteria:
* Experience of using IT systems for inputting, retrieving, and analysing data to ensure effective and accurate management.
* Experience in the use of School Management Information System (SIMS), SISRA, or other school data systems.
* Experience manipulating and checking large data sets.
* Qualification in IT, Business, or Information Studies or equivalent experience or demonstrable ability to produce work to this standard.
* Ability to bring high levels of precision and speed to tasks ensuring rigorous data validation with high attention to detail while meeting deadlines.
* Knowledge of school curriculum and timetables in relation to Government and Local Authority data sources.
* Knowledge of legislation and good practice regarding data confidentiality, data protection, freedom of information, and data security.
* Experience in problem-solving, evaluating information, and applying criteria to make informed judgements.
* Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels, both written and verbal.
* Ability to understand and interpret technical documentation such as statutory guidance and legislation, ensuring new requirements are reflected in data output, software instructions, or statistical methodologies.
* A high level of technical skill in dealing with database queries and developing systems to automate processes, including high proficiency in MS Excel and other databases.
* Ability to present analysed and performance information to a high level of quality and design, using various methods and approaches.
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