Are you an analytical and detail-oriented professional with a passion for data management in education? de Stafford School is seeking a Data (MIS) Manager to take the lead in overseeing and developing our school’s data systems. This pivotal role ensures the accuracy, integrity, and strategic use of data within our Management Information System (Bromcom), supports timetabling (EdVal), and provides crucial reports for leadership and external stakeholders, including the Department for Education.
If you have experience in school data management, reporting, and compliance, and are looking for an opportunity to make a real impact in a dynamic school environment, we would love to hear from you!
Your Opportunity
This key role ensures the accuracy, integrity, and analysis of data within our MIS (Bromcom), supports timetabling (EdVal), and provides essential reports for school leadership and external stakeholders. You will also oversee GDPR compliance, manage pupil and staff timetables, and coordinate teaching staff cover.
About de Stafford School
de Stafford is an 11-16 comprehensive school located in Caterham, Surrey which joined GLF Schools MAT in December 2016. The school has a PAN of 180 students per year group. The school serves predominantly the local Caterham community with the majority of students residing within the CR3 catchment area.
Our Core Values:
- Grow
- Learn
- Believe
- Achieve
Why work at de Stafford School:
- An exciting opportunity to develop a curriculum to meet the needs of the local community
- A supportive senior management team and wider staff body within GLF Schools
- Excellent CPD opportunities through our tailored CPD programme
- An opportunity to work collaboratively with leaders across the wider GLF MAT
- Recognition of previous school continuous service
- A successful ECT support programme
- Onsite parking
- Access to CareFirst, an advice and information service
What we are looking for
- Experience in School Data Management – Proficiency in Bromcom (or similar MIS) and EdVal timetabling is highly desirable.
- Strong Analytical & Organisational Skills – Ability to manage, interpret, and report on school data to support decision-making.
- Attention to Detail & Data Integrity – Ensuring accuracy in pupil records, reporting, and compliance with GDPR regulations.
- Timetabling & Curriculum Support – Managing pupil/staff timetables, curriculum changes, and overseeing admissions data.
- Statutory Reporting & Compliance – Experience with DfE census returns, local authority data returns, and statutory reporting.
- Cover Management – Coordinating daily and long-term staff cover arrangements and liaising with supply agencies.
- Effective Communication Skills – Confidently working with leadership, teaching staff, and external stakeholders.
- Proactive & Solution-Focused Approach – Able to work independently and collaboratively to improve data systems.
Join the GLF Schools Community
As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our School Support Team.
- A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,500 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils
- Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
- 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
- We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
- Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
Our Employment Offer
GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
- Access to our highly competitive pension scheme
- Flexible working options
- Generous holiday allowance
- Work life and family friendly policies
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Career pathways and talent management
- Access to a staff benefits portal
- Community and collaboration working model
Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.
The Details:
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: GLF Associate - Specialist | Point 1-16 (£26,272-£28,894) - DOE
Actual Salary: £21,973 to £24,166 (dependent on experience)
Hours of work: 0700 – 1430 Monday to Friday (term time only)
Closing Date: 2nd March 2025
Interview date: TBA
Safeguarding Statement:
GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.
We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.
Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.
