Data Manager

Salary:
Support Staff Pay Scale G: £29,516 to £31,540 pro-rata per annum (Actual) (£31,537 - £33,699 full time/full year equivalent)

Working Weeks: 42 weeks

Start Date:
September 2026

Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form is seeking an organised, accurate and analytical individual who is able to work well within a large school environment and associated demands for the role of Data Manager.

• To manage data analysis for the Academy and Trust by collating, controlling, interpreting and disseminating complete and accurate data to enable target setting, analyse results and provide baseline data for the executive leadership team and teachers so action can be taken to help raise student standards of achievement.
• To manage the Academy’s reporting of student progress to parents.
• To ensure accurate and timely production of academy statistics in order to report to the government, Academy committee members, Trust, Executive Leadership Team and other stakeholders.
• With support from relevant SLT, build and maintain accurate timetabling information in readiness for the new academic year and ensure it is kept updated throughout the school year.
• To manage staff data and update database with any staff changes in liaison with HR.

You will be someone with strong analytical skills, problem‑solving skills, excellent communication, technical proficiency, as well as project management abilities to ensure data quality, governance, and meaningful insights.

• Good basic level of education preferably including GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
• Sound experience of development, management and operation of organisational and administrative procedures.
• Experience of data collection, analysis and reporting and of maintaining accurate data within IT management information systems, preferably within a school or education environment.
• Excellent analytical and IT skills, preferably including the use of Microsoft Excel, Access and MIS in order to produce accurate and effective report and tracking systems.
• Good communication skills, both written and spoken, in order to interpret and present data and to ascertain exact reporting needs for a range of internal and external stakeholders.

We offer:

• Generous annual leave, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with excellent employer contributions.
• Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 virtual GP access, mental health support and claim‑back options for healthcare costs *.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme, retail and theatre discounts (including discounted shopping vouchers, dentist and gym memberships), and salary sacrifice options (including home technology). *.
• Free parking at most sites.
• Personalised CPD and development programmes.
• A structured and specific induction programme.

* Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are only available following successfully passing probation.

9am on Tuesday 7th July 2026

Monday 13th July 2026

Inspiration Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.