Data Manager
Job Description
The Data Manager will oversee the accurate collection, management, and analysis of student, staff, and school performance data to inform strategic decision-making. This role requires a high level of organizational skills, attention to detail, and expertise in data systems and analysis, supporting the school’s mission of delivering academic excellence.
Ensure Data Accuracy And Security: Maintain consistency, confidentiality, and compliance with data protection regulations.
Generate Performance Reports: Provide detailed reports for stakeholders, including SLT, staff, and regulators like KHDA.
Submit Data For Audits And Inspections: Prepare accurate datasets for compliance and regulatory reviews.
Analyze Student Performance Data: Identify trends and provide insights for improvement and decision-making.
Support Curriculum Development With Data: Use insights to enhance teaching strategies and staff training.
Monitor Attendance, Behavior, And Progress: Track key metrics and share findings with stakeholders.
Manage Education Platforms: Oversee learning management systems, assessment tools, and communication portals.
Align Data Strategies With School Goals: Collaborate with SLT to use data effectively for school improvement.
Skills
Degree In A Relevant Field: A degree in Data Science, IT, or a related field provides the foundational knowledge for this role.
Experience In Data Management: Prior experience, preferably in an educational setting, ensures familiarity with managing sensitive data and school systems.
Familiarity With British Curriculum Requirements: Understanding this framework is an advantage for aligning data with academic standards.
Proficiency In Data Visualization Tools: Skills in tools like Excel, Power BI etc to enable effective data presentation and analysis.
Strong Numerical And Analytical Skills: Essential for interpreting complex data and providing actionable insights.
Ability To Present Data Clearly: Ensures stakeholders understand and utilize data for decision-making.
Excellent Communication Skills: Necessary for training and supporting staff in data-related processes.
Attention To Detail And Accuracy: Vital for ensuring data integrity and reliability.
Ability To Multitask Effectively: Helps in managing deadlines and balancing various responsibilities.
Proactive Problem-Solving Skills: Key to identifying and resolving data-related challenges efficiently.
Job Location Dubai, UAE Company Industry Education Job Role Education
GEMS METROPOLE SCHOOL - AL WAHA
Education Dubai, United Arab Emirates World class schools are consistently effective in securing excellent academic results for their students, but they also produce students who can think for themselves, are socially confident and have experienced a rich diet of educational opportunities. As a school we will focus on the students learning and ensure that their skills, knowledge and attributes are developed with learners a... t the helm of their learning. Our Goal - to turn today’s children into happy, responsible, academically well-educated, globally thinking and ethical adults of tomorrow. Our Vision - to create a sustainable and inclusive community hub that nurtures tomorrow's leaders. Our mission - is simple: to lead, nurture, and succeed. Our values of curiosity, confidence, creativity, respect, and kindness serve as the foundation for everything we do.
