Data Officer – Good Secondary School – Northampton

Data Officer Good Secondary School Northampton
Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Full-time Permanent
Salary: Paid to scale**

School Information

This Good-rated 1118 school in Northampton is known for its strong pastoral care high expectations and well-organised administrative systems. Leadership places a high priority on accurate data reporting assessment tracking and robust analysis to drive whole-school improvement. The school uses modern MIS and assessment platforms and invests heavily in CPD for operational staff.

Departments work collaboratively and the Data & Exams team plays a crucial role in ensuring teachers and leaders have the information they need to make informed decisions. The school values precision confidentiality and system integrity making this an excellent environment for a detail-focused professional.

Role Information

The school is seeking a confident analytical and highly organised Data Officer to manage and maintain the schools data systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing and updating the schools MIS (SIMS/Arbor/Bromcom)

• Producing data reports for SLT governors and middle leaders

• Analysing student progress behaviour attendance and attainment trends

• Supporting assessment cycles data drops and target-setting

• Ensuring the accuracy and integrity of student data across all systems

• Supporting exams administration with candidate data entries and timetables

• Training staff to use MIS and data tools effectively

• Ensuring GDPR compliance and maintaining confidential records

• Supporting census returns and local authority data submissions

• Working closely with pastoral curriculum and admin teams to maintain data accuracy

This role is ideal for someone who is analytically minded comfortable with data systems and highly reliable.

Requirements

• Previous experience in data management MIS administration or similar role

• Strong IT and data-handling skills

• Excellent accuracy attention to detail and organisational ability

• Confident with Excel and data reporting tools

• Ability to handle confidential student records responsibly

• Understanding of assessment processes and school data cycles (desirable)

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Application

To apply please send your CV as soon as possible.