Data Manager

8.30am to 4.30pm (earlier start may be required during exam weeks) 

We are an OFSTED outstanding school with a culture of high expectations based on our Swanlea Values. We are in the top 120 schools for progress at KS4 and have an ALPs score of 3, making us the best performing sixth form for progress in Tower Hamlets. The vast majority of our students progress onto top universities including Oxford and Cambridge. We have the best attendance and behaviour figures in the local authority. Despite our successes, we are not complacent and we believe that we have the capacity to further improve.

Swanlea students are proud of their school, and we have extremely supportive parents/carers and governors. We are highly committed to the development of all colleagues as evident in our comprehensive CPD programme. 

Swanlea School is located in one of the most deprived areas in the UK; 60% of our students are Pupil Premium. Our students may come from disadvantaged backgrounds but they do not lack ambition for their futures, and neither do we as reflected in our no excuses culture. Our highly motivated and hard-working staff are driven by the moral imperative that our young people are capable of achieving highly.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Data Manager. You will be an expert in using SIMS and have a detailed knowledge of school accountability measures at KS3-5. You will understand how school timetables work and be able to or be willing to be trained on constructing the timetable and for its day-to-day updates. You will be able to provide guidance and support to colleagues in SLT, pastoral and curriculum teams on how to use data effectively. As the line manager of the Exams Officer, excellent knowledge of school-based exams is essential. 

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal are required and you will have the ability to liaise with staff at all levels and work effectively as part of a team. This is a busy and demanding role and you will need to have a flexible approach to work, to be able to use their own initiative as well as work effectively as part of a larger team. A full range of duties and responsibilities can be found in the job description.

You will also be able to demonstrate unwavering commitment to raising student progress and attainment and like us, you believe that social disadvantage is no barrier to achievement and that every student can share in the joy of education and academic success. Most importantly, you will possess integrity, good humour and moral purpose.

In return, we can offer the following:

• A competitive salary with inner London weighting and pension scheme;
• A central location within a vibrant, diverse London Borough, with excellent transport links;
• Outstanding facilities and resources to support teaching and learning;
• Supportive & collegiate staff;
• A highly regarded middle & emergent leadership programme;
• A supportive and experienced Senior Leadership Team;
• A friendly and diverse student and staff community;
• Discount scheme that offers savings on purchases, including grocery, eating out, entertainment, etc;
• Season ticket loan scheme;
• Cycle to work scheme;
• Free eye tests and discounted eye-care scheme;
• Access to confidential emotional and practical advice support services.

To apply, please send your completed application form to recruitment@swanlea.co.uk

Closing date: 9.00am on 20th February 2023.

We welcome early applications and would be willing to interview the right candidate/s earlier than the scheduled interview date.

Swanlea School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and references.