School Data Manager

The role

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to apply your expertise in database management within a forward-thinking educational environment? Northampton High School is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, and dynamic Data Manager to join our team on a permanent basis.

Working closely with the Deputy Head and the Business Support Manager, you will help ensure the integrity, accuracy and quality of data is maintained, following the appropriate processes to support the smooth running of school functions.

You will take responsibility for the management and development of the school Management Information System (MIS) and other relevant data systems across the school, making effective use of these systems to ensure stakeholders can access data and insights to inform decision-making. Your work will include creating reports, managing assessment marksheets, producing report templates and supporting the development and maintenance of the curriculum model and timetables within the MIS system.

About you

We are looking for someone with a degree-level qualification and strong experience in database management, as well as in handling a wide range of MIS requests in a service-focused environment. You will also have experience gathering and communicating data in a variety of formats to relevant stakeholders and can demonstrate a clear understanding of data protection and GDPR requirements in an educational setting. Knowledge of SIMs is highly desirable, but not essential.

About the School:

Northampton High School, part of the Girls' Day School Trust (GDST), is an independent girls' day school with a reputation for academic excellence, strong pastoral care and a wide breadth of extracurricular activity. We offer a Nursery, Junior and Senior School across one site and we are proud to be at the forefront of education for girls and a strong voice in promoting opportunities for young women.

Benefits

As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

·       Competitive terms and conditions of employment, and competitive salaries and pay progression

·       Membership of the GDST flexible pension scheme

·       Access to extensive professional development opportunities and training grants for qualifications

·       Free life assurance benefit

·       Employee Assistance Programme via Health Assured, offering free 24-hour counselling, wellbeing support and advice services

·       A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools

·       Free lunches for all staff during term time (equivalent to at least £900 per year)

·       In-school staff wellbeing activities such as yoga, fitness classes, wellbeing walks

·       Interest-free loans for training, computer purchase and travel season ticket loans

·       A Cycle to Work scheme

·       Good transport links and free parking

For further information and an application form, please click the apply button.

Closing date: 1pm on Monday 5th January 2026.

Northampton High School and the GDST are committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included. Northampton High School and the GDST are committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.