MIS Manager

MIS Manager 

Kent Range 10 - £32,496 - £38,414  

37 hours/week, all year round    

The Malling School is increasingly becoming the first choice school for parents. As a result we are currently oversubscribed.  

We are seeking an experienced MIS Manager to lead and manage a team including the Data Manager, Examinations Officer and Cover Supervisor, providing a range of student support services for the school.  

The ideal candidate will be able to work at a strategic level, liaising with the senior leadership team and the Headteacher on ways to improve the efficiency and quality of data capture and presentation to all school staff and, ultimately, assist in raising pupil progress.  

What we can offer you:

• Opportunity to come in and really make an impact
• Access to Kent Rewards – employee benefits including to Cycle2Work, discounts from local Kent businesses, Tastecard discounted rate, plus a lot more.
• 27 days holiday/year, increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ continuous service 
• CPD starts as soon as you are appointed
• A new building with great facilities and a very pleasant location in Kent 

Essential requirements include (the full list of requirements are on the Person Specification):

• Extensive experience of working within an Education environment.
• Extensive experience of working with and supporting ICT and / or data environments.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of secondary education processes (i.e. curriculum, timetabling, key stages, assessment, examinations and census).
• Excellent and proven knowledge of SIMS and / or other Education Management Information Systems.
• Good understanding and previous experience of school census
• Excellent knowledge of Data Analysis techniques with a particular emphasis on those used in education (e.g. targets, predictions, value added, benchmarking).
• Advanced knowledge of Excel.
• Sound line management skills - ability to manage, organise and motivate staff.  

Desirable requirements include: 

• Have a 2:1 degree level qualification.
• Have analytical academic qualifications.
• Project management skills.
• Knowledge of 4matrix and PS Connect – parental engagement app.
• Genuine interest in and enthusiasm for the role of data in education.   

Please apply online via the TES website. For further information or to arrange an informal visit please email the HR Department at 

Closing date: Monday 8 October 2018 at 9am 

Interviews: Thursday 11 October 2018  

The Malling School is committed to the safeguarding and promotion of welfare of all children and young people. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure, CV, Teaching Agency, Occupational Health check and two satisfactory references.