Job Title: Data, Exams and MIS Manager
Location: Blackburn
Salary: £29,174 – £32,798
Job Type: Permanent, Full time.
We have strong and supportive relationships ensuring our expectations and visions are shared with parents, pupils and staff. We are looking for a forward-thinking individual who is able to develop a positive data culture within the school, to coordinate and administer the efficient running of the School’s Academic Information Management Systems (AIMS) in order to support the school’s mission statement.
About the role:
The Data Exams and MIS Manager is the primary liaison between the school and external examination boards and ensures that the school is compliant with all requirements from both awarding bodies and the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ).
The successful candidate will be highly skilled in Excel, experienced in using Management Information Systems (MIS) and have a good knowledge of reporting data. Experience in systems such as School Academic Management Information Systems (SIMS), Sisra, FFT and DfE Databases will be highly advantageous.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
- Responsibility for leading and managing users of MIS within the Trust and across the schools and training HoD, members of SLT and teachers on all aspects of assessment and reporting using the MIS system.
- Responsible for analysis of pupil performance information and to prepare reports on results of this analysis for the Headteacher, Head of School, Trust Board of Directors, Senior Leadership Team, governors, subject leaders, other staff and external audiences.
- Provide a consultation service for Trust Schools in evaluating their current Assessment Management system and make recommendations for improvement.
- Where required, train and offer support to new data and exams school staff across the Trust.
- Ensure results are received by the school in a secure and confidential way.
- Understand data analysis reports and tools, and be able to share results data with stakeholders as appropriate.
- Responsible for creation, maintenance and procurement (if required) of the School’s Academic Management Information Systems (SIMS, SISRA, DfE modules, LEA data streams, FFT Aspire).
- To generate pupil target grades using information from Key to Success, Analyse School Performance (ASP), FFT Aspire and the DfE, with guidance from the Deputy Headteacher for Achievement.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills:
- Education to GCSE Standard at grades 9 – 5 for a minimum of 5 GCSE including Maths and English.
- Experience of providing advanced analysis support for leadership teams.
- Proficient ICT skills and experience of using Microsoft Office packages, particularly Excel.
- Experience of working with performance information, statistical analysis, management information or data collection.
- Experience of using SIMS, including Assessment manager modules.
- Knowledge & understanding of the education sector including schools and academies.
- Flexibility and a willingness to undertake varied responsibilities working alone or as part of a team.
Benefits:
- The opportunity to develop your leadership skills and gain valuable experience to help your future aspirations.
- A culturally and socially diverse pupil body who behave well and are keen to learn.
- Support from a dedicated and experienced leadership team.
- A supportive environment with high quality CPD opportunities.
- An ICT rich environment where all staff and pupils have iPads.
- Part of a growing MAT with associated benefits such as Health & Dental care plans for staff.
- Free parking
- Simply health cashback plan,
- Local government pension
- Bike to work
- Employee assistance programme
If you’re interested in the role and would like to put yourself forward please hit APPLY. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; IS Manager, Management Information Systems, Information Systems, Management Information Systems Officer, Exams Coordinator, Examinations Coordinator, Examinations Administrator, Exam Officer, Support Administrator, Examinations Officer, Exams Admin, Office Administrator, Office Assistant, Exam Assistant, College Administrator, Office Assistant, School Administrator may also be considered for this role.
