Data Manager

Established in 1972, Dover Court International School in Singapore is a leading inclusive international school with British heritage, serving international families, set on a green 12-acre site about 20 minutes from the Singapore CBD. Dover Court International School is a community with inclusion at its heart. With close to 2000 students aged 3 to 18, our unique Pathway programme enables us to provide an education that meets the needs of a diverse student population, ensuring all learners are appropriately supported and challenged in their learning. This is reflected in our excellent outcomes for all learners.

Our unique approach enables us to prepare all students to flourish in our dynamic world, so they are active participants in a globally connected community, now and throughout life. This was recently recognized as Dover Court International School was chosen for the 'UK Impact in Singapore' 2022 award by the British Chamber of Commerce.

In our Early Years we use a Reggio Emilia inspired approach. In Primary we are guided by the National Curriculum for England and the International Primary Curriculum. In Secondary we have IGCSE/GCSE, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and International BTEC qualifications. We also offer courses that focus on English, mathematics, life skills and employability through ASDAN programmes.

All students are involved in a wide range of co-curricular activities, mainly run by teaching staff. Resulting in a rich and varied co-curricular offer for our students, with our school active and competitive in the local international school sports league across a number of sports. The school has an extensive programme of residential trips starting in Year 3 up to the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award in Secondary.

We are also members of the Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA) and are accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

Dover Court is a strong, vibrant community, where all staff are well supported with access to a range of professional learning opportunities and a commitment to professional reflection and growth.

Job Summary

Are you passionate about turning data into insight and building systems that empower academic success? Join us as our Data & Compliance Manager, where you'll take the lead in shaping how our school uses information to drive excellence.

In this role, you'll be the strategic mind behind our Management Information System (MIS), iSAMS. Your mission: unlock its full potential. From analyzing trends and optimizing workflows to developing long-term strategies, you'll ensure our Academic, Admissions, and Exams teams have seamless access to the tools they need.

We're looking for someone who thrives on details and data, loves problem-solving, and brings a mix of analytical thinking, strategic planning, and IT know-how. Strong communication and customer service skills are key—you'll be the go-to expert for making complex systems simple and effective.

Beyond data, you'll play a critical role in compliance, ensuring the school meets all regulatory requirements with precision and confidence.

If you're organised, forward-thinking, and excited about using technology and data to make a real impact in education, this is the role for you.

YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Own Our Data Systems: Manage and optimize iSAMS, ensuring smooth integration with other platofrms and supporting academic and adminstrative workflows.Champion Compliance: Act as the school's Data Protection Officer ensuring adherence to Singapore regulations and GDPR standards.Drive Insights & Innovation: Conduct annual system analysis, identify improvements, and recommend security enhancements.Support & Train: provide onboarding and training for staff, troubleshoot issues, and create resources for efficient system use.Collaborate & Coordinate: Work with academic teams, IT, and regional partners on upgrades, migrations, and new developments. WHAT YOU'RE LOOKING FOR
Strong analytical and organisation skills with a love for detail.Experience in data management, compliance, and IT systems.Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.Ability to work independently and proactively manage school-wide processes. Experience in education, premium services, or international environments is a plus—but not required. WHY JOIN DCIS?

This is more than a data job, this is your chance to shape how data supports learning and compliance in a dynamic, forward-thinking school environment. If you thrive on precision, innovation, and collaboration, we'd love to hear from you.

You'll also benefit from:

A critical role with room to innovateProfessional development within a global network of 80+ schoolsA collaborative, family-centred school culture

Singaporean or Singapore Permanent Resident preferred.

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At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils where we embrace all race, abilities, religions, genders, and cultures.

All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.

We welcome applications from suitable qualified persons from all diverse backgrounds.
Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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