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Data Manager - Dunottar School Apply By: 08/03/2026 Data Manager Apply online Dunottar is a vibrant, co-educational independent school set in extensive grounds of 15 acres on the outskirts of Reigate, Surrey. We have 460 pupils across years 7-13 and are part of United Learning's large and growing family of schools. We are a first-choice school for parents in the local area and operate a waiting list for admissions. Through excellent teaching and outstanding pastoral care, we aim to bring out the best in every pupil, enabling them to be the very best they can be. We believe that for pupils to succeed in the workplace of the future, they need a well-rounded education that goes beyond academics. Our unique Warrior Learning ethos encourages pupils to aim high, to challenge themselves and not to fear making mistakes, whiles also developing an excellent set of values. Dunottar is part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education to children and young people across England. United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check. We always appoint on merit, and we are open to discussing flexible working options. Job details Salary Salary: Up to £52,982 per annum depending on skills and experience. Contractual hours 37.5 Basis Full Time Region Reigate Date posted 13/02/2026 Job reference REQ004738 Job description The Data Manager plays a pivotal role in ensuring the accurate management, analysis, and reporting of all school data. This position underpins high-quality Teaching & Learning by providing staff and senior leaders with reliable insights that support classroom practice, strategic planning, and evidence-based decision-making. The role also ensures that statutory reporting requirements are met and that data processes operate efficiently throughout the academic year, contributing to the school’s overall operational effectiveness. Working closely with the Deputy Head (Operations), Timetabler and supporting the Data Protection Lead, the Data Manager upholds the highest standards of data integrity, security, and compliance. A key aspect of the role is the effective use and development of the school’s information systems—particularly iSAMs—ensuring they are optimised, accurate, and accessible to those who rely on them. The successful candidate will combine strong technical proficiency with excellent analytical skills and a collaborative approach, contributing to a data-driven culture that enhances the overall performance and efficiency of the school. Key Responsibilities Data Management & Systems • Manage and maintain the school’s Management Information System (iSAMS), ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and reliability. • Support the Timetabler in the development, maintenance, and review of the school timetable using TimeTabler. • Manage and support the use of Options TOOLs, assisting with curriculum planning and creation of option blocks. • Ensure effective data integration between systems (e.g. admissions, assessment, attendance, reporting, medical, cover and timetable data). • Maintain student, staff, and academic data in accordance with school policies and GDPR requirements. • Process changes to staff, pupil and room timetables. • Carry out backend configuration, development, maintenance and troubleshooting for all thirdparty systems, including: iSAMS, SOCS, Evolve, Firefly, Wonde, School Cloud, InVentry. • Provide front-line support to staff, pupils and parents for the above systems. • Contribute to the implementation of new systems and data integration. • Ensure the smooth migration of data between systems. • Raise cases with third-party technical support as required. • Maintain up to date knowledge of the School’s systems and emerging new and additional functionality, and identify benefits for the School to expand their use, in liaison with Senior Leaders. Reporting & Data Analysis • Produce regular and ad hoc data reports for Senior Leaders, Heads of Department, Heads of Year and teaching staff. • Analyse assessment, attainment, progress, attendance, and behaviour data to support Teaching & Learning and school improvement. • Prepare accurate and timely data reports and summaries to inform curriculum planning, interventions, and performance monitoring for the school and United Learning. • Support the evaluation of teaching and learning through robust data analysis. • Process pupil attainment data from internal assessments and send reports to families. • Initiate the distribution of academic reports and monitor the report cycle. • Assist in proofing of reports and write report templates as required. • Assist with the analysis of GCSE and A-level results. • Prepare data component of Headteachers’ Report to Governors. Teaching & Learning Support • Work closely with the Deputy Head (Academic), other members of SLT, Heads of Department, and teaching staff to identify data requirements related to T&L. • Provide insight into trends and patterns in student performance and progress. • Support assessment and reporting cycles, including internal data collections and external reporting requirements. • Ensuring accuracy of data being provided to CEM (Value Added reporting: MidYIS, Yellis, ALIS). Data Protection & Compliance • Support the Data Protection Lead with Subject Access Requests (SARs), including data identification, extraction, and collation within required timescales. • Assist in ensuring compliance with GDPR and data protection legislation. • Maintain accurate records and documentation to support audits, ISI inspections and their findings, and data protection processes. • Ability to draft, review, and update Data Protection Impact Assessments to support data protection and privacy compliance. • Ensure secure handling of sensitive and confidential information at all times. • Lead on statutory data returns such as census submissions. Training & Support • Provide guidance and training to staff on the effective use of data systems and reports. • Act as a key point of contact for data-related queries across the school. • Provide support for ad-hoc projects as required by SLT. Person Specification Education & Qualifications • Educated to at least A-level standard or equivalent. • IT or data-related qualifications would be an advantage. Essential Skills & Experience • Proven experience in a data-focused role within a school or educational setting. • Strong working knowledge of iSAMS, TimeTabler, and Options Tool. • Experience supporting timetable processes and curriculum planning. • Experience producing, analysing, and presenting data reports to support Teaching & Learning. • High level of accuracy and attention to detail. • Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and good knowledge of other Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Teams, PowerPoint) as well are SharePoint • Ability to communicate complex data clearly to non-technical audiences. Desirable • Experience supporting Data Protection Leads or handling SARs. • Knowledge of GDPR and data protection requirements within education. • Experience supporting inspections or audits. • Working knowledge of SQL, including the ability to interpret existing queries and create new ones as needed. • Skills with presentation packages like Power BI. • Interest or experience with AI tools to interact with structured data. Personal Attributes • Highly organised and methodical, with the ability to multi-task. • Proactive, flexible, and solution-focused. • Able to manage competing deadlines effectively. • Self-motivated, with the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. • Professional and discreet when handling sensitive information. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • High levels of personal integrity, discretion, confidentiality and awareness of data protection requirements. • Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in data handling and presentation. • Able to communicate confidently with staff at all levels and to communicate complex ideas to non-IT professionals with clarity. • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to create productive working relationships at all levels. • Strong customer service orientation and skills and proactive in anticipating data requirements. • Enthusiastic team player. • Commitment to personal professional development and a willingness to develop own skills. Part of United Learning Dunottar School is part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of over 100 schools aiming to offer a life changing education to children and young people across England. Our schools work as a team and achieve more by sharing than any single school could. Our subject specialists, our Group-wide intranet, our own curriculum and our online learning portal all help us share knowledge and resource, helping to simplify work processes and manage workloads for an improved work-life balance. The Package • Salary: Up to £52,982 per annum depending on skills and experience. • Pension: L&G Pension Scheme. • Remission of fees: For your children at UL independent schools (in line with the usual admissions policy) - currently 33%, pro rata for part-time staff. • Tailored Continuous Professional Development • Employee benefits: A variety of benefits including gym, cycle and car lease schemes; access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides independent, confidential advice 24 hours a day; money back towards the cost of essential healthcare; a range of discounts, including retail and entertainment discounts via Westfield Health. • Dining: Free school lunch during term time. • Sports and leisure: Use of the swimming pool, the Courtyard Gym and tennis courts (at specific times). • Wellbeing: Staff access to confidential advice, staff social events. Our Location and Facilities Dunottar School is based in a handsome Palladian-style mansion set in 15 acres of beautiful grounds, just outside Reigate town centre. In addition to the main Mansion House, the school has modern wings housing classrooms, a university-style Sixth Form Centre with rec room and café. The school has a £4.5m Performing Arts Centre, with music practice rooms and a 500-seat theatre, art and DT studios. Our sport facilities comprise of a 25m indoor swimming pool, a large Sports Hall with a 4-lane cricket net system, three floodlit outdoor netball courts and a sports field. Rugby and football fixtures are played at South Park FC and Old Reigatians RFC, where we have use of extensive and well-maintained rugby and football pitches (including a 4G pitch). Contact Information Dunottar School, High Trees Road, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 7EL Tel. 01737 761945 / Email. [email protected] www.dunottarschool.com This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and the post holder may perform other duties reasonably required by the Headmaster. The organisation reserves the right to alter the content of this job description after consultation to reflect changes to the job or services provided, without altering the general character or level of responsibility

Dunottar School, Reigate Surrey Wages: Competitive The IT department provides vital support to the educational provision of Dunottar School. It is a forward-thinking department which seeks to ensure the School fully utilises its technology and software capabilities, and that the learning experience of our pupils is enhanced by this provision. You will be joining a small, friendly and supportive department who are committed to working collaboratively and innovatively. Being part of the United Learning group of schools, Dunottar School seeks to constantly improve and grow our IT provision by utilising our group vision and capabilities. Working directly with the Network Manager and the Theatre & AV Manager, the IT Technician will provide first line support and will therefore play a key client facing role in the department. Although the roles are separate, the team works closely together, working from one office, with as much sharing of knowledge as possible and training on new technologies. Within the school, the IT department works closely with academic and support staff departments, with strategic direction provided currently by the Deputy Head (Operations). For more information: https://dunotarschool.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/2997446?cid=1567&rsid=0&js=0&LinkType=1&FromSearch=False IT Technician JD Jan 2023.docx Guidance for Applicants.pdf

AV & IT Technician Dunottar School - Reigate, Surrey Start Date: September 2020 Closing Date: tbc Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to recruit before the deadline. Interviews: tbc Working Hours: Full time (with some out of hours working required to support pre-planned events) Salary: United Learning pay scale Working directly with the Network Manager and the Data Manager, the IT/AV Technician will provide first line support and will therefore play a key client facing role in the department. Although the roles are separate, the team works closely together, working from one office, with as much sharing of knowledge as possible and training on new technologies. Within the school, the IT department works closely with academic and support staff departments, with strategic direction provided currently by the Director of Studies. We seek to appoint someone who has the vision, enthusiasm and energy to help further develop the work of the department, alongside contributing to the wider life of the school. This is a dual role assisting the Network Manager in the provision of IT Support as well taking the lead maintaining the Audio/Visual equipment including sound and lighting and providing support for productions and functions when required and working alongside the Head of Performing Arts. This post offers an exciting challenge for someone with initiative and imagination. For more information please use the link below. https://unitedlearning.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/1931535?cid=1567&rsid=0&js=0&LinkType=1&FromSearch=False

The Role Dunottar School is seeking to appoint a part time or full time Teacher of Computer Science The Computer Science Department Computer Science is a growing department and a popular subject at GCSE. We offer OCR GCSE and A Level courses in Computer Science. The department has a dedicated Computer Science classroom equipped with Windows desktop computers. All students and teachers have their own iPads which are used extensively across the school. At KS3 students study a range of topics designed to give them a chance to develop computational thinking skills as well as a broader awareness of current technology and its applications. Programming is taught in a variety of ways such as using BBC micro:bits, Sphero BOLT robot balls and Python. Students create their own websites, designing their own graphics and coding in HTML. They learn about wider topics such as encryption, artificial intelligence and privacy issues. Our primary focus in the GCSE course is on problem solving and programming skills. Most programming at this level is completed in Python, though we also introduce students to SQL. At A Level, we use Python as the main course language, supplementing it with other languages as appropriate such as JavaScript, HTML/CSS, SQL and assembler (Little Man Computer). In addition to the core curriculum, students take part in competitions such as for App design and the BEBRAS computational thinking competition. We offer enrichment through visits to various local companies; recent trips have included to Google’s London office and a cybersecurity department at a financial organisation. We are keen to inspire students about future work and run Digital Careers evenings. We have a thriving Lego robotics co-curricular club. Our teams have entered into regional First Lego League competitions and have had recent success in London, winning a place to compete at the UK First Lego League Final in Bristol shortly. Key Responsibilities Enable pupils to acquire new knowledge and to make good progress according to their ability to increase their understanding and develop their skills in the subject being taught. Display evidence of well-planned lessons, and effective teaching methods, activities and management of class time. Show a good understanding of the aptitudes, needs and prior attainments of the pupils, and that these have been taken into account when planning lessons. Display a high level of knowledge and understanding by the teacher of the subject matter being taught, and communicate this enthusiastically to students. Employ an excellent range of teaching strategies, high-quality resources and activities, thus enabling all students to fulfil their academic potential. Ensure that marking of pupils’ work is both regular and thorough and that full records are kept in line with the Assessment, Recording and Reporting Statement. Ensure that pupil assessment is used to inform lesson planning so pupils can make progress, and evaluate pupil performance both in terms of the school’s stated aims and national norms. Use effective strategies for managing behaviour and encouraging students to act responsibly. Have high expectations of students. Create a stimulating and positive learning environment. Keep abreast of current thinking and development in relevant subject area(s). Assist the Head of Department with the development of appropriate specifications, schemes of work. Share resources and training materials with colleagues. Work with other members of the department to ensure that all resources are well looked after and that departmental areas provide a stimulating environment for teaching. Contribute to departmental activities, e.g. enrichment work, clubs, societies and trips Provide or contribute to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual pupils. Attend Parents’ Evenings. Attend and contribute to relevant meetings when required. Be involved in a House, attend House meetings and support House events. Take part in one or more co-curricular activity. Attend and support assemblies and co-curricular events e.g. concerts, plays. Pastoral Care is the responsibility of all members of teaching staff at Dunottar, staff must: Contribute to the pastoral care and personal development of pupils. Report any pastoral concerns to the Head of Section or in serious circumstances the Deputy Head Pastoral. Be fully conversant with the Child Protection policy and report any concerns or allegations to the Senior Designated Person. Please apply here: https://unitedlearning.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/1884961?cid=1567&rsid=0&js=0&LinkType=1&FromSearch=False

https://unitedlearning.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/1116592?cid=1567&rsid=0&js=0&LinkType=1&FromSearch=False #UnitedLearning #DunottarJob Closing Date: Monday 15th January 2018