Data, Assessment & Exams Manager

About Us The East Manchester Academy is a vibrant and innovative educational community in the heart of Beswick. We are a part of the Greater Manchester Education Trust. Together, we create lives of opportunity. ‘The East Manchester Academy is a beacon of hope and aspiration for pupils’ (Ofsted 2023) ‘The sense of community is tangible in this inclusive school.’ (Ofsted 2025) This is a truly exciting time to join The East Manchester Academy as we continue our journey of transformation. Following our most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2025, we are proud to have been judged ‘Good’ overall, with ‘Outstanding’ in Personal Development and Leadership and Management. This marks a significant step forward from our previous inspection and reflects the dedication, ambition, and talent of our staff and students. We are now ready to build on this momentum and accelerate our journey to become an exceptional school where every child flourishes both academically and personally. Please visit our website to learn more about us and contact: recruitment@temac.co.uk if you would like to arrange a visit to the academy prior to application. The Role This is a key role responsible for the strategic and operational management of the academy’s data, assessment, exams and timetabling functions. You will lead a skilled Data Team to deliver accurate, timely and insightful information that supports whole-school improvement, ensuring systems and processes are robust, efficient and compliant with statutory and awarding body requirements. Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, you will develop and manage the school’s management information systems, produce high-quality performance reports, and support the tracking and achievement of student outcomes. Alongside this, you will oversee examinations processes, system development (including SIMS), and the implementation of innovative solutions that improve efficiency and reduce workload. This is a varied and influential role at the heart of the school’s operational and strategic decision-making. What We're Looking For You are an experienced and highly analytical professional with a strong background in data management and the ability to lead and develop high-performing teams. With excellent technical skills and attention to detail, you are confident working with large datasets, developing systems, and ensuring accuracy and integrity in all areas of data and reporting. You bring experience of working in a school environment and a strong understanding of management information systems such as SIMS. A confident communicator and problem-solver, you are able to translate complex data into meaningful insights and support colleagues across the organisation to use systems effectively. You are proactive, solutions-focused and committed to continuous improvement, with the ability to balance competing priorities and meet deadlines. Above all, you demonstrate professionalism, discretion and a strong commitment to sup