Data Manager

Taaleem is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We hold ourselves to a high standard of effective practices in relation to child protection and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff to share this commitment.

All successful applicants must be willing to undergo enhanced child protection screening appropriate to the post, including various background checks including, receipt of high-quality references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification and police checks, including overseas checks. No member of staff will be able to start until these checks are complete and this process takes, on average, a month.

As part of our founding team, you will play a pivotal role in building a vibrant and inclusive community where the learning of every individual is at the heart of daily life. Guided by the Harrow values, our staff will create an environment in which every pupil is nurtured, challenged, and empowered to achieve their very best.

Harrow International School Dubai is seeking a highly organised and detail‑driven Data Manager to oversee school data, examinations, and digital information systems.

This is a pivotal role for a candidate who is analytical, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced school environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake all examinations entries in school

• Communicate with teachers with regards to student entry

• Communicate with students with regard entry/timetable of exams

• Responsible for organising and running all exams (in liaison with staff)

• Produce the Invigilation/Proctor timetable (In liaison with staff) 

• Administration of ‘On Line’ services from Exam Boards

• Administration of school ‘base line testing’ – CAT/MAP/ISA

• Administration of TIMMS and PIRLS and/or PISA testing

• Assist with analysis of all external examination results

•  Assist with production of whole school and department data for analysis

• Assist with production of Internal school data for analysis

• Assist with production of data for school SEF – DSIB/Ithica/CIS/BSO

• Monitor trends and anomalies within the school

• Responsible for statistical reporting on ‘base line’ testing/TIMMS and PIRLS/PISA data

• Support the Principal and SLT with appropriate and accurate data for various reports to Taaleem Central Office, KHDA etc.

• Produce relevant data for school report cards

• Manage and maintain the School Information System (iSAMS)

• Manage and maintain the school assessment and tracking systems (iTRACK, Go4Schools, Managebac) 

• Manage and maintain other supporting school applications as appropriate

• Prepare and manage academic year start and end processes

• Co-ordinate the integration and ongoing development of relevant data, processes and procedures into the school’s existing information management infrastructure

• Assist the setup and maintenance of the School Timetable in iSAMS

• Setup and maintain new iSAMS modules

• Setup and manage user accounts and permissions

• Monitor user access and security

• Provide support to system users for general tasks

• Import Assessment data (e.g. CAT4, GL Progress Test and internal assessment data)

• Liaise with the IT Department regarding all technical aspects of the applications in school e.g. implementation of new systems and/or modules, upgrades, maintaining users and accounts, troubleshooting issues. 

• Develop standard operating procedures and best practices with regard to ongoing maintenance and usage of the ISAMS, including providing written protocols and guidance to relevant stakeholders.

• Provide feedback on integrations between systems.

• Provide training and support as needed to various stakeholder groups in the use of the system, including in-service training for new teachers

• Support other IT related activity as necessary

Requirements:

Education: Bachelor Degree in Data Analysis, Statistics or other related disciplines

Experience: 3 years’ experience working in a data administration environment such as school, college or university or a related business environment dealing with data and statistics

Competencies:

• Efficient in IT (Excel spreadsheets etc.) to support all the data needs of the school

• Ability to explain and understand data trends to employees

• Ability to use data to support the school in its development

• Exhibit exemplary written/ spoken English 

• Demonstrate competence in computer technical skills using Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint and other related programs/ software for educational and business office use

• Hold excellent organisational and interpersonal skills to aide in daily contact with a diverse multi-cultural population

• Ability to multi-task and work creatively, independently and under pressure

Attributes:

• Team player

• Ability to work under pressure

• Flexible and has initiative

• Excellent IT and Communication skills

• Highly organized and methodical in processing information relevant to examination 

• Proactive in the preparation of data for key times in the calendar

School Values and Behaviours

All staff are expected to conduct themselves in line with the school’s values which are: Courage, Honour, Humility and Fellowship. While the School’s values set out what matters most to us, the behaviours below are intended as a shared set of expectations to refer to, and standards to aspire to, in our dealings with others. They are the practical application of our values.

COURAGE

We remain optimistic and purposeful in a disrupted world.

We take responsibility for our decisions, even the hard ones.

We always challenge poor behaviour in ourselves and others.

We are open to new ideas, and seek fresh challenges.

HONOUR

We keep our promises.

We act with integrity – doing the right thing, even when it is difficult or when no one is watching.

We respect and value our traditions whilst setting them in the context of today.

HUMILITY

We work hard to serve others within the School and across our wider communities where possible putting their interests before our own.

We give and seek honest and appropriate feedback, reflect on our failures and learn from them.

We support each other through challenges and whatever the outcome, we celebrate those that took part.

FELLOWSHIP

We respect each other and value our differences, knowing that we are more effective and more resilient working together.

We are kind and inclusive; we value the contribution that each of us makes.

We role model the behaviours that we would like to see in others; we ask only of others what we would be prepared to do ourselves.

Application Process

Applications should include an up-to-date CV and a covering letter outlining their suitability against the Job Description.

Candidates who best meet the requirements outlined in the job description will be shortlisted. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by our recruitment team regarding the next steps in the selection process.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are values that are important to us at Taaleem. We believe in diversity of thought and actively welcome everyone regardless of their background to bring their valuable and relevant skills to our community.

Note: It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

This advertisement is posted on behalf of Harrow International School Dubai which is part of the group owned by Taaleem Holdings PJSC and independently operated under a licence to use the Harrow School brand. For further details of the relationship, please see the relationship statement on the harrowdubai.ae website. Accordingly, applicants should be aware that the employer will be part of Taaleem Holdings PJSC’s group and under its control and not Harrow School.