Data Support Manager

Salary: Thurrock Band D – Point 20-25 (£30,202.16 - £34,278.72 actual salary per annum)

37 hours per week - 8.00am – 4.00pm (Monday-Thursday) 8.00am – 3.30pm (Friday) with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break

39 working weeks per year – term time plus inset days, plus 1 additional week to be worked in August for GCSE results

Start Date: 1^st March 2026

Are you the kind of person who loves turning information into insight? Do you thrive in a busy school environment where accuracy, organisation and purpose really matter? If so, this could be the perfect next step for you.

We’re looking for a Data Support Manager to play a key role in ensuring our school’s data is accurate, meaningful and used to drive achievement. Working closely with the Trust Data Manager and Senior Leadership Team, you’ll be at the heart of how we record, manage and share pupil information — helping staff make informed decisions that genuinely impact young people’s lives.

🔍 What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing and maintaining our MIS and assessment systems
• Collating, checking and analysing pupil data to support teaching and planning
• Supporting staff with data use, reporting and target setting
• Overseeing baseline data, census processes and end-of-year MIS procedures
• Producing high‑quality reports for parents, staff and governors
• Working with the Exams Officer on essential data and results analysis

🎓 What We’re Looking For

• You’ll be someone who is:
• Confident with data, detail‑focused and highly organised
• Experienced in school office or administrative work
• Skilled in Microsoft Office and comfortable learning new systems
• Able to communicate clearly with staff, students and families
• Calm under pressure and able to manage your own workload

Thames Park Secondary School is a vibrant, forward‑thinking community where staff are genuinely valued and supported to grow. As part of the Osborne Co‑operative Academy Trust, wellbeing and professional development sit at the heart of our culture, with real opportunities for progression across twelve partner schools. Since opening in 2020 and moving into our £25 million state‑of‑the‑art building in 2022, we’ve built a school defined by innovation, inclusivity and strong co‑operative values. Every student has access to a Chromebook, and our ACE teaching framework ensures learning is exciting, meaningful and memorable. We are deeply rooted in our community and committed to nurturing the whole child, academically, emotionally, and socially — measuring success by far more than exam results.

In return for your hard work, you will receive: 

•  Relocation package of up to £8,000 where applicable, for new employees renting or buying a property
• Two-week October half term
• Support from highly experienced SLT members, the wider trust network and collaboration with our two other secondary schools 
• Wider support network for all staff including managing workloads and work-life balance
• Career progression throughout the Trust, with the ability to progress in other schools 
• Recognition of continuous service  
• Excellent CPD opportunities through the school and the trust  
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme  
• Excellent behaviour management policy to support all staff 
• On site gym  
• National Conditions of Service 
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme 

If you feel you could make a positive contribution to the school, and you have the passion, drive and commitment to work with us to make all aspects of our school outstanding, please apply now or you can request a visit of the school or for more information speak to Ayshen Uluhan hr@osborne.coop or call 01375 648944.

Thames Park is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on our formal application form, CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer. As a Trust, we recognise the value of, and seek to achieve a diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Please refer to our recruitment & selection policy statement (www.osborne.coop/working-with-us) for more information.  

Closing date: Wednesday 21^st January 2026

Interview date: TBC

Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  This post will be subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.