Data & Examinations Officer 

Key Responsibilities:

Digital Ecosystem & Data Management

• Lead the design and implementation of the school’s digital data ecosystem using iSAMS as the core MIS.
• Ensure accurate, secure, and consistent data flow across AI-integrated learning platforms, dashboards, and third-party tools.
• Collaborate with the Innovation, Technology, and Research (ITR) team to align student data pipelines with AI-powered feedback systems.
• Contribute to real-time dashboard development for SLT, enabling data-informed planning and academic interventions.

Information Governance & Compliance

• Maintain compliance with KHDA, DSIB, and UAE regulatory standards for data protection and usage.
• Apply GDPR-aligned data governance protocols, including secure access control and digital safeguarding measures.
• Ensure audit-readiness through robust documentation and system integrity.

Assessment & Academic Insight

• Oversee the technical coordination of GL assessments and other national testing platforms.
• Manage diagnostic and formative data collection, ensuring structured inputs for AI-driven personalised learning.
• Produce performance analytics, predictive insights, and tracking reports to support academic leadership.

Examinations Management (Scaling with KS4/5)

• Establish and manage all examination processes for IGCSE, GCSE, A-Level, and other future qualifications.
• Design digital-first workflows for exam logistics, including invigilation protocols, seating plans, clash management, and access arrangements.
• Ensure full compliance with international best practices in school examinations.

Staff Training & Data Literacy

• Deliver training to staff on the use of iSAMS, analytics tools, and reporting platforms.
• Promote a culture of data confidence, supporting teachers and leaders in integrating data into planning and communication.
• Provide ongoing support for improving school-wide data fluency.

Strategic Analytics & Innovation

• Act as a key contributor to SRI’s Pioneer XP system, shaping the school’s real-time academic dashboards and predictive models.
• Drive innovation in data usage by working closely with academic leads, tech teams, and partners such as GL Assessment and Microsoft.
• Support initiatives related to attendance monitoring, attainment profiling, and intervention strategies through advanced analytics.

 Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience managing data systems in a British or international school context.
• Demonstrated expertise in iSAMS and other MIS platforms, including integration via APIs and data pipelines.
• Proficiency in Power BI, Excel, or equivalent data visualisation tools.
• Strong understanding of UAE education regulations and assessment protocols.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical insights for non-specialist audiences.
• Experience working in AI-enhanced learning environments, school start-ups, or digital transformation projects is a strong advantage.

The Ideal Candidate Will Be:

• Extensitvely experience with ISAMS as this is the primary platform for managing data at SRI
• Technically confident and future-focused, with a passion for data-driven decision-making.
• Detail-oriented and systems-minded, with a clear understanding of school-based data flows and compliance.
• Collaborative and professional, with the ability to manage priorities and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Adaptable, solutions-driven, and comfortable in a fast-paced, innovation-focused school setting.