Data Operations Lead

We are: The Royal Alexandra and Albert School exists to give our children a distinctly different start in life, preparing them for the world with hope, optimism, compassion and empathy. We are a co-educational, non-selective state boarding school, for boys and girls aged 7 - 18. This is a boarding school with Flexi Boarding students attending from the local area and a lively community of around 300 Full Boarders, passionately involved in a wide range of after-school and weekend activities and trips. Our Ofsted inspection of March 2024 states ”pupils are happy and well cared for at Royal Alexandra and Albert School. They benefit from positive relationships with staff across the school. Pupils feel safe, confident that if they report any concerns or worries they will be dealt with”. We offer: Professional, supportive and committed staff team Beautiful estate set in 260 acres of parkland Convenient location, close to the A23 and M25 Free on-site parking We are seeking: We are seeking an experienced, organised and forward-thinking Data Operations Lead to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled data professional to take ownership of the school's Management Information System (MIS), ensuring that our data is accurate, secure and used effectively to support teaching, learning and strategic decision-making. Working closely with senior and middle leaders, you will play a pivotal role in developing and maintaining high-quality data systems that enable the school to deliver the very best outcomes for our students. The Role: As our Data Operations Lead, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for the school's data management processes. You will oversee the day-to-day administration of the Management Information System, lead statutory data returns, coordinate reporting cycles and provide insightful analysis to support school improvement. You will also champion best practice in information management, promote robust data gove