Data Manager

Inspire the next generation of leaders at Harris Academy Bermondsey. We are currently looking to appoint a Data Manager to join us at our thriving academy.

About Us

Harris Academy Bermondsey is a girls' school with drive and ambition in the heart of London. Our students achieve the very highest standards in their education. Ofsted rated us as Outstanding in every one of their categories in November 2019.

We are passionate about making a difference to the lives of our young women, ensuring that they have every opportunity to succeed by identifying and nurturing each one's individual talents.

Our well-qualified teachers and highly effective support staff are committed to providing an education that ensures every girl achieves excellence and becomes a leader, within a safe and happy learning environment.

Main Areas of Responsibility

• Management and Maintenance of Bromcom Management Information System for all aspects of Academy life;
• Supporting data input and report generation for Student Assessment/SSS/Demographics/Behaviour student information;
• To complete end of year ‘roll up’ (this to include integration of Year 7 data; Parent Pay and SAM Learning transference);
• Leading in staff training on all aspects of Bromcom;
• To organise the cover on Bromcom each morning, ensuring that this is completed in an efficient and accurate manner;
• To liaise with Federation approved agencies ensuring external cover costs are kept to a minimum;
• To support the Principal’s PA/ Resources Manager on ensuring the workforce census is accurate and Census return is submitted annually;
• To support the Federation ICT team to ensure the systems for student’s access (swipe cards/fingerprints) are linked to the Bromcom system; 
• To create and maintain school timetable with consideration of each subject area’s needs. 
• To ensure accuracy of School Census returns;
• Liaison between the Academy and Federation MIS Manager, disseminating information as required.
• To have oversight of the annual calendar of assessment and reporting.
• Prompting and reminding Academy staff on the portal opening for input of data in liaison with the Assistant Principals responsible for Assessment.
• To generate targets for all students in all subjects in line with assessment policy, including in-year admissions
• Check student reports and ensure they are sent out to parents/carers in line with the assessment calendar 
• Responsible for all student data relating to assessment, recording and reporting of attainment and progress.
• To have overview of accurate printing and distribution of Bromcom reports including student reports, reports for tracking of student progress by admin staff.
• To present analysis of assessment data to Academy SLT in appropriate format.
• Responsible for creating student tracking sheets for teaching groups, that show agreed baseline data.
• To supply data as requested by Academy SLT.
• To liaise with Post 16 team to ensure that correct student performance data is accurate and accessible
• Under the direction of the SLT, undertake such other tasks that may be required to further the efficient running of the Academy, commensurate with the level of the post holder;
• To support in central administration whenever required;
• To be responsible for own professional development, identifying training needs and requesting courses as appropriate.

Qualifications & Experience

• Educated to an appropriate level of education
• Trained in the use of a variety of ICT packages
• Knowledge of school software packages
• Training in development of school image and promotion of community use
• At least a year working in school or educational establishment;
• Working in an inner city school
• Experience of successfully organising and managing Academy events e.g. open evenings
• Experience of managing a team of admin staff
• Experience of working to targets and deadlines
• Developing admin policies process and procedures
• Ability to communicate well both orally and in writing
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Ability to communicate exceptionally well with parents and carers as well as other stakeholders in the Academy
• Ability to manage own workload and on own initiatives
• Ability to develop quality control systems
• Ability to develop and maintain good relationships with a wide range of people, from parents, governors, pupils to outside agencies
• Commitment to promoting equality and diversity
• Empathy with the aims and objectives of the Harris Federation

Next Steps

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact us via e-mail, or call to arrange a conversation.

Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. You will need this when completing your application.

Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site.

Professional Development & Benefits

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level to senior leadership.

We look for talented individuals who share our vision for creating exceptional places of learning, and are committed to ensuring that every child in London has access to the best possible education.

In addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits.

Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. Before applying, please review our Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders.

Equal Opportunities

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.