School Data Officer - Secondary School, West Midlands

A well-established and highly organised secondary school in the West Midlands is seeking a meticulous and proactive Data Officer to join its administration team. This is a key operational role within the school, supporting senior leaders, teaching staff and pastoral teams through accurate data management and reporting.

The school is known for its calm environment, strong outcomes and well-embedded systems, making this an excellent opportunity for an experienced data professional or school administrator looking to specialise further.

The Role

As Data Officer, you will take responsibility for the collection, maintenance and analysis of pupil data across the school. Working closely with senior leaders, heads of department and pastoral teams, you will ensure that assessment, attendance and progress data is accurate, accessible and presented clearly.

Your work will directly support decision-making around pupil progress, intervention strategies and statutory reporting. The role requires a high level of accuracy, discretion and confidence in working with school systems.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing assessment and attainment data cycles

• Producing reports for leadership, governors and external bodies

• Supporting exam entries, results analysis and census returns

• Maintaining data integrity across SIMS / Arbor or equivalent MIS

• Responding to data queries from teaching and pastoral staff

The School Environment

This is a large, well-run secondary school with a strong reputation locally. Systems and processes are clearly established, and the admin team works collaboratively and professionally. Leadership is approachable and values the expertise of support staff, recognising the vital role they play in the smooth running of the school.

Workload is planned carefully, deadlines are communicated clearly, and there is a genuine emphasis on teamwork rather than pressure.

Who We’re Looking For

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience working with school data systems (SIMS, Arbor or similar)

• Be highly organised with excellent attention to detail

• Feel confident handling sensitive information and deadlines

• Communicate clearly with a wide range of staff

• Take pride in accuracy, consistency and reliability

Experience in a school or education setting is highly desirable, though strong data professionals from similar environments will also be considered.

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary aligned with experience

• Supportive and professional working environment

• Clear systems and realistic expectations

• Opportunities to develop further within school operations

• A role that genuinely contributes to student success

This is an excellent opportunity for a Data Officer who enjoys structured work, responsibility and being a trusted part of a school’s core operations.