Data Manager

Okehampton College; Okehampton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to work scheme

Tech Scheme

Eyecare Vouchers

Access to Discounts

CPD opportunities

Extensive Health & Wellbeing Package

Long Service Days

On site Parking - In some locations

Excellent Training Package

Employee Recognition Scheme

Job summary

Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust (DMAT) is recruiting a Data and Information Manager to work with staff across Okehampton College and DMAT to drive high standards of data governance, systems and usage. The role focuses on using data to support attainment, tracking progress, and informing decision-making.

The successful candidate will engage with policies, privacy requirements, and training delivery, including mandatory DBS checks and attendance at DMAT Central Offices for initial training at the

Responsibilities

• Promote the highest standards of data management and usage across school staff and DMAT.
• Support assurance of excellent, simple-to-use data systems and clear processes for all staff.

Job description

The Oke Way:

At Okehampton College, we believe in the power of education to transform lives. We are dedicated to creating a strong sense of belonging, where students, staff and families work together to achieve academic excellence and personal growth. The Oke Way underpins everything we do: inspiring our students to care about themselves and others, take ownership of their learning, and treat each other with care and compassion.

Our Trust comprises of 19 schools, 3 Colleges, 15 Primaries, and one All Through SEMH Special school. Established in 2018. We are situated in beautiful Devon on the out the outskirts of the stunning Dartmoor National Park. The schools vary in size and are all unique. Our schools are a large part of their local communities, and we value those relationships with families and locals.

Our vision and values are what we build our schools upon, with Ambition, Co-operation & Transformation being at the heart.

• Cycle to work scheme


• Tech Scheme


• Eyecare Vouchers


• Access to Discounts


• CPD opportunities


• Extensive Health & Wellbeing Package


• Long Service Days


• On site Parking - In some locations


• Excellent Training Package


• Employee Recognition Scheme

Why choose DMAT?

DMAT are an inclusive and forward-looking trust, who seek to nurture our children and employees to be the best they can be. l opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Summary of the Role

The Data and Information Manager will work alongside staff in school, and across DMAT, and other agencies and organisations, to promote the highest standards of effective management — and use — of data. Given the breadth, wealth, and disparity of data in use in schools, the Data and Information Manager will set and promote the highest standards of administrative efficiency to support the assurance of excellent, simple to use systems and clear processes for all staff. The Data and Information Manager will ensure that relevant data is used effectively by stakeholders to set and maintain the highest expectations and standards of performance, posing and answering questions about standards of attainment, trends over time, progress made by individual students, etc.

Please see the attached job description for further details of this role.

Data Protection /General Data Protection RegulationsCompliance

The Privacy Notice sets our general principles in relation to Data Protection and the General Data Protection Regulations. You should also abide all Trust policies relating to the use of data including but not limited to:

• Acceptable Use Policy


• Records Retention Policy


• Personal Data Breach Procedure


• Employee Code of Conduct


• E-safety Policy


• Social Media Policy


• Use of Personal Devices Policy

Our Privacy Notice for Employees explains how we use your personal data.

Youshould note that a duty of confidentiality applies to all personal dataseenprior to the first day of employment (for example, pupil lists for the purposes of lesson planning or other activities to support teaching and learning). This reflects the custom and practiceof thosecontracts of employment starting on the first day of term while recognising the need to be aware of and plan to support pupil needs.

Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS). ‘This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974.’ Your application form will be processed by My New Term who act for DMAT as a data processor- please see our Privacy Notice for more information about how we process job applicant personal data.

The successful candidate will be required to come to DMAT Central Offices to complete mandatory training.

Training Details:

Location: Okehampton College Skills Centre, Okehampton, EX20 1PZ

Purpose: To provide comprehensive training on company policies, procedures, and systems necessary for successful integration into the role.

Training Schedule: Daily sessions from 9am to 4pm, with breaks provided.

Benefits of Training Week:
To gain valuable insights into our company culture and values.

Interact with key stakeholders and team members.

Acquire essential knowledge and skills to excel in your role.

Establish a strong foundation for your career growth within Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust.