Job Description

About The Role
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week
Number of Positions: 1
Start Date: 31st October 2025
Salary: 33,143 per annum
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Data Manager to join our fantastic team at Manchester Enterprise Academy (MEA)
This is a Grade 6 permanent post working 35 hours per week, all year round. The starting salary is 33,143, this is a permanent, full time role starting once preemployment checks are complete.
We're looking for:

• A Data Manager with excellent analytical skills to dissect information in order to accurately complete and maintain relevant records and produce complex reports and returns.
• Previous experience or knowledge of data analysis in an education setting is essential you will also need to be an excellent communication skills to communicate effectively, face-to-face or by telephone, with students, parents, colleagues, external educational agencies and members of the public.
• Excellent IT skills, with high proficiency in all Microsoft applications including excel is essential, you will also need excellent numeracy and literacy skills.

Main purpose of the job:
You will be responsible for the maintenance of the school's Management Information System (MIS) and other software products (e.g., SiSRA) ensuring that whole school data is accurate, up to date and robust procedures are in place for processing and analysing the data to support the effective operation of the school.
Key responsibilities will include:

• To be responsible for all aspects of the organisation of school data management and assessment processes.
• To be responsible for all aspects of the organisation of internal and external examinations ensuring all external examinations are delivered in line with JCQ requirements.
• To work collaboratively with all staff and parents in order to support student progress and wellbeing
• To further develop expertise in the software used by schools for information management, assessment processes and examination entries.
• To be responsible for the creation and maintenance of appropriate data collection structures and data processing processes for staff.
• To be responsible for the accuracy, confidentiality and security of data processed by self and other people.

About the Candidate
Working for Prospere Learning Trust
Great schools thrive because of the great people in them. We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including.

• High quality CPD for all roles
• Bupa Level 1 Health Plan - annual cash back allowance for a range of every day health care expenses
• Generous Pension Contribution - over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff
• Good holidays - teachers as per School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document; non-teachers receive 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years' service
• Cyclescheme - save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
• Employee Assistance Programmes - including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
• Credit Union - regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans
• Flexible working options - we're happy to talk flexible working where possible
• Mental Health First Aid in every school
• Blue Light Card - discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more
• bYond cashback card - spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases

Visit our website to learn more about our Trust:
About Us
To apply for this job role, please complete the application form and email it to: FSowden@prospere.org.uk
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We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed .
This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.
We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation

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