Job Description

MIS and Data Manager

Salary:

31,537 to 34,434 per annum

Grade

: Grade 7; Point 18-23 Cheshire East Council NJC Pay Structure

Start Date:

ASAP

Contract Type

: 37 hours per week (full time), 52 weeks per year (full year)

Contract Term:

Permanent

Closing Date

: Monday 3rd November 2025 at Midday (We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, early applications are encouraged)

Interview Date

: TBC From Friday 7th November or W/C 10th November 2025

TO APPLY :-

Please note if you submit a CV for consideration for the position you will be asked to complete an application form, which can be found here:-

https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/management-information-systems-mis-and-data-manager-cheshire-2257817

Wilmslow High School

School age range: 11-18

Number on roll: approx. 2,000 (including 500 sixth form)

We are looking to appoint an experienced MIS and Data Manager to manage, maintain and develop the whole school management information systems (MIS). You will ensure that a comprehensive and cohesive support service is provided to the school ensuring effective school improvement.

The successful candidate will:

Have proven experience in managing and administering a school MIS system Demonstrate experience in statutory data reporting Possess strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data accurately and generate reports Understand GDPR and data protection requirements
We are looking for a strong MIS and Data Manager, ideally with experience in the education sector, who has a confident, solution focussed approach and is fully aligned with our schools' visions and values.

We offer a happy and caring environment rooted in our core values, in which staff and students can flourish, whilst challenging ourselves to pursue excellence for all our students. The school is set in extensive grounds, ideally positioned between the thriving city of Manchester and the open countryside of the Peak District.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to respect this commitment. A consideration of the person's suitability to work alongside children is part of the selection process.

If invited for interview, you will be:

asked to complete a self-declaration form answering questions in relation to any criminal record or other information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. subject to an online search. This is to help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which we may wish to explore at interview.
If successful, you will be subject to

an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. pre-employment checks which will include References, Health and Right to Work in UK
Current or previous employers will be contacted and information requested will include:

disciplinary offences relating to children, including any for which the penalty is 'time expired'. whether the applicant has been the subject of any child protection concerns.
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MIS and Data Manager

To whom responsible:

Senior Lead: Data, Exams and Timetabling

Purpose of Post: To manage, maintain and develop the whole school management information systems (MIS) to ensure that a comprehensive and cohesive support service is provided to the school ensuring effective school improvement.

Principal Duties

Data Management:

Developing the schools' use of its MIS data (SIMS) to provide intelligence that enables focused school improvement based on collated and analysed data undertaken in the most efficient and effective way possible. Responsibility for the development and management of the school MIS and it's functions. Oversee the collection, maintenance, integrity, and security of pupil, staff, and school data within SIMS. Manage the school census and statutory returns (e.g. School Workforce Census, Pupil Census). Assist the DPO in upholding GDPR and data protection standards across the organisation. To provide support and training for all other administrative users of SIMS to ensure that they follow protocol and procedures in their use of the schools MIS system (SIMS) and their entering and maintenance of students and staff data sets. To work with the ISS department in ensuring updates to SIMS are planned and implemented correctly and without risk of data integrity being jeopardised.

MIS Administration:

Administering the schools MIS (SIMS), identifying and implementing ways in which it can be used more effectively to aid school intelligence and performance. To manage the statutory and school-based collection of data to deadlines and prepare electronic and paper-based reports for staff, pupils, parents and outside agencies. Prepare and update electronic mark sheets for collecting assessment data in line with the school assessment cycle and as and when required. Create and print interim assessment point reports for parents as part of the school assessment cycle and as required. Collate and upload admissions data, primarily for those joining in subsequent year 7 but also for in year joiners as required Actively contribute to the evaluation of the current MIS (identifying its strengths and weaknesses) Support the strategic selection and identification of a new MIS system, if the evaluation of the current MIS indicates this is needed.

Assessment Data:

Working with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), developing and managing the school assessment data, target setting and associated data packages (SISRA and Classcharts) as well as reading and assessment tool (GL Assessments) supporting the creation and day to day grouping and class data Work with staff and the Senior Lead (Data, Exams and Timetable) to develop staff use and understanding of SISRA reports to inform intervention both at subject, year and class teacher level. Ensure the school data package is efficient and up to date, to create, modify and delete users as required. Ensure assessment point data is taken from SIMS and is imported into SISRA to create and provide summary and individual student reports on progress across all aspects of the curriculum and cohorts as required by Senior and Middle Leaders. Support staff in the effective use of GL assessments and CATs exams and data to inform target setting and setting of students To Support the management of internal assessments such scheduling tests and rooming (excluding exams). Create tracking sheets for a number of stakeholders that show the varying progress of students across the school at student, department and school level. Support with the monitoring and updating of sheets that track key students, such as pupil premium. Import relevant achievement data on students (such as KS2 scaled scores) Working with staff at all levels and governors of the school to monitor and report on school performance using accurate and relevant data held within the MIS. Where required support the Exams Officer in ensuring that all procedures and routines relating to examinations are in place and ensure that the school provides the best possible examination experiences to enhance progress. Support the central recording of student assessments and target-setting. Support the exams officer in the setting up of exams if required using the SIMS software to administer student data for national tests; public examinations and internal school examinations. Undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibility as may be required by the Headteacher/ Office Manager or Senior Leader.

Notes

Health and Safety

To take all reasonable steps to ensure the Health and Safety of students and staff within the teaching base environment.

To promote and safeguard the welfare of students in accordance with the school's child protection policy.

Local Authority Flexibility Policy

Notwithstanding the detail in this job description to undertake, in accordance with the Policy, such work as may be determined by the Headteacher from time to time, up to or on a level consistent with the Principal Duties of the job.

'No Smoking' Policy

The school is an entirely 'no smoking' and 'no vaping' environment.

Review

This job description will be subject to review annually at the end of the academic year or earlier if necessary. In addition, it may be amended at any time after consultation with you. The duties may be varied to meet the changing demands of the school at the reasonable discretion of the Head Teacher.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 31,537.00-34,434.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free flu jabs On-site parking
Work Location: In person