Data Manager (inc SIMS/Exams)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job Title: Data Manager
Academy: Ormiston Horizon Academy, Turnhurst Road, Stoke on Trent ST6 6JZ
Hours of Work: 37 hours per week; term time plus 3 weeks (42 working weeks per year)
Responsible to: Assistant Principal
Closing Date: Monday 6th March 2023 @ 5pm
Salary: OAT Support Staff Grade 8 (£37,261 to £42,503) - actual starting salary £33,543
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We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic person to co-ordinate the data, exams and Management Information Systems (SIMS), taking a leading role in planning, development, design and monitoring of these within the academy.
(Please see attached Job Description for further details.)
Visits to the academy by interested candidates are warmly welcomed - if you wish to arrange a visit, please email Nicky James on:
njames@ormistonhorizonacademy.co.uk
Ormiston Horizon Academy is a successful 11-16 secondary academy (part of the Ormiston Academy Trust) with £23 million facilities which are second-to-none. Judged by OFSTED to be a ‘GOOD’ school in March 2018. OHA is an energetic and exciting environment to work in.What we offer:
- An academy that is fully dedicated to developing every student to reach their full potential, irrespective of their ability or starting point
- Collaborative working within our shared family of schools
- Excellent CPD opportunities
- Onsite parking
- Free use of the academy fitness suite
- Outstanding state-of-the-art facilities
The Trust expect that employees deal with people politely and tactfully, communicating with colleagues both formally and informally, modelling the Academy’s Code of Conduct and the equality policy objectives.
Flexibility Clause
As a term of your employment you may reasonably be expected to perform duties of a similar or related nature to those outlined in the job description.
Variation Clause
This job description will be reviewed and updated periodically in order to ensure that it relates to the job performed, or to incorporate any proposed changes. This procedure will be conducted by the Principal/Manager in consultation with the postholder. In these circumstances it will be the aim to reach agreement on reasonable changes, but if agreement is not possible management reserves the right to make changes to the job description following consultation.
Fluency in English
The post is covered by Part 7 of the immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Primary & Secondary Schools
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Data Manager (inc SIMS/Exams) roles across Ormiston Academies Trust's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Primary & Secondary Schools.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £33,543 - £33,543 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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