Job Title: Data and MIS Manager
Line Manager: Deputy Headteacher responsible for Curriculum and Achievement
Pay Range: M2 Point 37-40, £48,226 - £51,356 (FTE), pro rata plus Fringe Allowance
Actual annual pay: £45,168.08 - £48,037.43 (incl Fringe Allowance)
Full time or Term time + 6 INSET Days + 2 weeks holiday working
Starting in February 2026 or as soon as possible
Core Purpose
To provide strategic and operational support for the School’s Management Information System (MIS) ensuring all data, assessment and curriculum information is up to date and in line with statutory requirements. The school uses Arbor for this purpose and so familiarity with that application is desirable.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Ensure the integrity and accuracy of data held on the MIS
Lead on the development and implementation of solutions, within MIS and across the school, to streamline business processes
Complete start and end of academic year routines in Arbor. This includes, but is not limited to, courses and teaching classes for each year group, student timetables and staff timetables
Set up, maintain, and adjust as required the business roles and permissions for staff in Arbor, managing security levels appropriately
Complete school census processes at each relevant point in the year, submitting accurate statutory returns which secure funding streams reflecting the school’s activity
Manage the Post-16 aspects of the MIS database, including Post16 Learning Aims, QAN codes and Guided Learning Hours (GLH)
Provide guidance to the Sixth Form Leadership Team for Year 12 September admissions processes in order to sustain accurate Post 16 recording on Arbor
In collaboration with SLT, research target grade models, staying up to date with government guidance
Generate student targets using appropriate software packages, input into Arbor and maintain appropriately
Ensure in-year admissions are assessed to enable target generation
Assist with the Year 7 and Year 12 enrolment processes, in addition to the Year 9 option process, by ensuring accurate inputting of information on the MIS
Manage the data analysis systems of FFT, GL Assessment, SISRA and the DfE and upload all relevant internal and external assessment data
Manage queries/issues between the school and main software providers to ensure that systems are maintained, available and fit for purpose
Review systems used to ensure that data is reliable, meaningful and useful to stakeholders
Provide information to SLT for post public examination results analysis
Provide support for ad-hoc data analysis and reports
Coordinate the development of relevant Arbor training for school staff where necessary
Work with fellow professionals including the school’s Curriculum Planner, Exams Officer, Attendance Officer, Heads of Faculty and Heads of Year
Compliance
The post holder is required to be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection; health and safety; confidentiality; and data protection and report all concerns to an appropriate person.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts.
Additional Information
All staff are required to participate in training and other learning activities and in performance management and development as required by the Trust’s policies and practices. This job description is a guide to the duties the post holder will be expected to undertake. It is not intended to be exhaustive or exclusive and will be subject to change as working requirements dictate and to meet the organisational requirements of the Trust.
Supervision/Job Context
The post holder is managed by the Deputy Headteacher responsible for Curriculum and Achievement.
Contacts
The post holder will work with all members of staff in the school and have contact with students, parents, advisors and other specialist visitors to the school.
Our Vision
At the Danes Educational Trust we are committed to ‘Making the Difference Together’ sharing best practice and supporting each other to be the very best we can be.
Core Values
The post holder is expected to share our commitment to our core values:
We value joy in working, teaching and learning together
We encourage everyone within our Trust to feel optimistic about the future and how they can shape it
We support all individuals in developing resilience to enable them to respond to change and grow as a result
We value and support the wellbeing of all individuals who learn and work in our schools
We provide equality of opportunity and experience for all
Headteacher:
Mr Andy Harris
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Baldwins Lane, Rickmansworth
Hertfordshire, WD3 3LR
☎ 01923284169
✉ recruitment@danesedtrust.org.uk
