Data Manager

Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more

Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people.

We are looking for a strong professional to join our experienced Data and Exams team. The successful candidate will manage and maintain whole academy management information systems to ensure that a comprehensive and cohesive support service is provided to the academy.

This is a key role within the academy, requiring a proactive, organized and highly accurate individual who can work independently, use initiative and remain calm in a fast‑paced, ever‑changing environment. Flexibility, professionalism and a commitment to ongoing development are essential.

In this role you will work collaboratively with staff across the academy to maintain and synchronise data within the MIS and associated systems, ensuring accuracy and consistency.

Responsibilities

• Effectively lead on data analysis, tracking and reporting systems through our school management information system.
• Support our whole‑school raising achievement agenda.
• Line‑manage the data and exams team.
• Support the senior leader responsible for timetable and curriculum in setting up, maintaining and updating the academy timetable throughout the year.

Qualifications

This role requires a proactive, organized and highly accurate individual who can work independently, use initiative and remain calm in a fast‑paced, ever‑changing environment. Flexibility, professionalism and a commitment to ongoing development are essential.

Benefits

• The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before – being part of one of the longest‑standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive.
• Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children – a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be.
• Being part of a team and community where you belong – being part of a well‑resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities.
• A supportive environment to grow your career – an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits.
• A collaborative space where people feel respected, empowered and truly valued.
• A nationwide school network offering shared resources and opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Automatic pay progression.
• Generous pension and life cover.
• Discounts on retail, travel and leisure through our benefits platform.
• Access to discounts including the Blue Light Card.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Access to health and well‑being programmes, including a counselling service.

Ormiston Rivers Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity.

All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and an enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974