Data Manager

Job description / Role

The purpose of the Data Manager is to drive a data culture forward within the school and co-ordinate and administer the efficient running of the School's academic information management systems (ISAMS) in order to support the School's mission statement.
- Working with exte rnal teams - ALPS, Learning Leade rs and Phoenix team.
- Positive relation with all external teams to develop their system to meet the requirements and customize the features on the platform according to the needs of the School .
- Developmental and constructive feedback to the external teams for effective use of the product.
- Coordinating and guid ing Data Leaders across the school , about the working and effective use of Phoenix .
- Accuracy in data entry at all points.
- Transparency in the methodology followed and the analysis of the data at all times .
- Time to time PLD for staff and senior leaders on the appropriate use and additional features available on the platform to support teaching and learning practices effectively.
- Data analysis from time to time to address the gaps
- Coordinating with the Academic team, Pastoral team and Admin Department with regards to the requirement of their department
- To liaise with the Timetable manager to ensure fair distribution and support in resolving any challenges with respect to curriculum expansion. S upport the Timetable Manager in linking the Timetable on Units with Phoenix .
- To liaise with the Exam manager- for effective administration of all the assessments - both internal and external and result analysis of National/ International Benchmark assessments/ External assessments .

Requirements

- To liaise with the PLD leader, to identify the needs as per the data analysis and accordingly collaborate on the design and implementation of a comprehensive Professional Development Plan of all staff.
- To work closely with the Digital and Innovation leader, to ensure the school team is abreast with the latest updates with the technological developments.
- Coordinating with the Data team across the school in grouping, scheduling, mark entry, release of report cards and promotion of students on both Phoenix, Learning Ladders and KHDA .
- Designing and creating Pastoral points, Mark book and report card template on Phoenix and KHDA - based on the requirement or modification in the assessment policy, behavior policy for effective tracking, monitoring and interventions to support teaching and learning.
- Effective tracking and monitoring system for Lesson observations/ note book scrutiny/ learning walk/ staff performance levels - to ensure continuity in effective teaching learning strategies in place at all times .
- Sharing the data with the SLT every 6 weeks and update the SEF .
- Conducting survey and sharing the survey responses with the SLT .
- Support in d eveloping the Academic Calendar.

About the Company

GEMS Education is a pioneering education company with an international network of award winning K-12 schools. Over the past 55 years GEMS has grown from one school to being a truly global company with one incredible mission – to make quality education available to every student. Over 20,000 education professionals unlock the potential of over 250,000 students across 14 countries each and every day, preparing children of all ages for real world success.