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Job Description
The GEMS Westminster School seeks a highly skilled and dedicated Data Officer to join the team in December 2025. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership and management in the areas of Data, Assessment, and MIS, driving the effective use of data to enhance teaching, learning, and overall school performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain the school’s data management systems, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and security of information.
- Collect, input, and update student and staff data in a timely and efficient manner.
- Analyse educational data to generate insights that support improved student outcomes and informed school-wide decision-making.
- Produce reports, data sets, and dashboards for senior leaders, teachers, and external stakeholders.
- Oversee the administration and management of school assessments, ensuring integrity and accuracy in recording and reporting.
- Collaborate with the IT team to resolve data-related issues and assist in implementing new systems and tools.
- Ensure full compliance with data protection and confidentiality regulations.
- Provide specialist expertise in the use of Management Information Systems (MIS) and assessment platforms.
- Support the admissions process and maintain accurate records for enrolments, withdrawals, and transitions between academic years.
- Uphold the school’s safeguarding policies and contribute to maintaining a safe and supportive environment for all students.
- Be available during summer periods to support results analysis and data reporting cycles.
Skills
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- Excellent IT skills, including proficiency in MIS software, spreadsheets (Excel, Google Sheets), and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI/Google Looker Studio).
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a varied workload and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
- Experience in using and managing a Management Information System (MIS) within a school environment.
- Previous experience as a Data Officer in a school is desirable.
GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students and staff. A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.
Education
Bachelors' in Information Systems
Job Details
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GEMS WESTMINSTER SCHOOL - RAK
GEMS Westminster School - Ras Al Khaimah. WSR is a diverse and vibrant community that combines tradition and innovation in teaching and learning, enabling pupils to excel in all aspects of their school life. The school offers the internationally recognized National Curriculum for England and prepares students to take the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) course and A Level Examinations of the Universities of Cambridge London (UK), Oxford AQA and Pearson Edexcel. As a community, we place a strong emphasis on relationships between staff, students, and parents; the culture and ethos of the school rooted in celebrating our diverse international community. GEMS Westminster School Ras Al Khaimah is part of the Gems Education group, the largest global education company in the world, ‘We see genius in every child’. GEMS Westminster school opened in September 2013; we are an all through school with over 3000 students from Pre-KG to Grade 12 (3 to 18 years). GEMS Westminster School Ras Al Khaimah is a happy, stimulating, caring school, where we develop a love of learning and high aspirations.