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Data Manager – King’s Academy College Park

Permanent 

Salary: Band 6 Point 9 - £28,239 FTE (£20,929 actual)

Hours: 31 hours per week 5 days a week

Contract: Permanent, term time plus one week in summer

Location: King’s Academy College Park, Crofton Road, Portsmouth PO2 0NT

Closing date: Midday on Friday 5th December

Start date: January/February 2026

We are seeking an organised, analytical and proactive Data Manager to join our school team. This is a key role supporting the effective use of data across the school, ensuring accurate records, high-quality reporting and strong attendance processes. The successful candidate will manage all aspects of data and attendance using Arbor, our school’s MIS, and will work closely with the Education Welfare Officer to promote excellent attendance.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage all pupil data, assessment information and statutory returns using Arbor.
• Ensure data is accurate, secure and compliant with statutory requirements including GDPR.
• Monitor attendance daily, carrying out first-day absence calls and following up on unexplained absences.
• Work alongside the Education Welfare Officer to address persistent absence and support families.
• Produce reports, analysis, and insights to support senior leaders and teachers.
• Provide staff training and support in the effective use of Arbor.
• Promote high attendance and contribute to safeguarding by identifying patterns of concern.
• Coordinate admissions processes, ensuring all documentation for new and in-year admissions is complete, accurate and filed appropriately.

We will offer you

• Well behaved children who love to learn.
• Friendly, supportive colleagues, families and governors.
• A belief in teamwork and building positive relationships across the school.
• A focus on care, guidance and support for all staff members.
• A commitment to providing high-quality professional development.
• A Multi Academy Trust which celebrates ‘Opportunity and Success on a Global Stage’.

We are looking for someone with strong attention to detail, confidence in handling data and excellent communication skills. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced school environment and have experience with school data systems, we would be delighted to hear from you.

King’s Academy College Park is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level and any other background checks, will be required prior to any offer of employment.

Please complete the non teacher application form on our website to apply, these can be returned by hand, post or email to [email protected]. For further information, please contact Mrs K Green at King’s Academy College Park using the email address above.

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.