Data Officer

Opportunitiesthe Harris Federation; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Loyalty Bonus

Pension scheme

Wellbeing cash plan

26 days annual leave

Job summary

The Harris Federation is seeking a highly organised Data Officer to join Harris Academy Clapham and Harris Clapham Sixth Form. You will manage data systems, generate insights and support leaders with timely reporting.

Key duties include overseeing Bromcom, Power BI, and MIS data, coordinating census returns, and delivering accurate attendance, attainment and workforce reports. Excellent Excel and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with MIS and data reporting in an education setting.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills essential for reporting.
• Strong communication and attention to detail required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage academy data systems (Bromcom, Power BI, ParentPay).
• Provide strategic data insights to support performance and decisions.
• Coordinate timetables, census returns, and data validation exercises.
• Produce and oversee attendance, attainment and workforce reporting.
• Train staff and act as data systems expert across sites.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Data analysis

MIS experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Bromcom

ParentPay

Microsoft Office

Job description

About UsAt Harris Academy Clapham and Harris Clapham Sixth Form, our vision is simple "everything is possible". We are committed to providing an exceptional education that combines academic excellence, character development and high expectations for every student.

Serving the communities of south London, we support young people from year 7 through to sixth form, equipping them with the knowledge, skills and values needed to succeed in higher education, employment and beyond. Through our focus on courage, commitment, confidence, integrity and Endeavour, we develop ambitious, resilient and responsible young adults who are ready to make a positive impact on the world.

Our staff benefit from a collaborative and supportive culture, high-quality professional development, instructional coaching, federation-wide training and access to extensive opportunities across the Harris Federation.

We are seeking a highly organised, analytical and detail-focused Data Officer to join the team. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity and effective management of academy data, supporting leaders, staff and students through the provision of high-quality information and reporting.

This is a cross-site role, and the successful candidate will work across both Harris Academy Clapham and Harris Clapham Sixth Form, supporting the data management and reporting functions of both sites.

Main Areas of Responsibility

• Leading and managing academy data systems, including Bromcom, Power BI, ParentPay and other MIS platforms
• Providing strategic oversight of data to support operational performance and informed decision-making
• Managing academy timetables, including schedule changes, issue resolution and set movements
• Coordinating statutory census returns and ensuring the accurate submission of student and workforce data
• Producing and overseeing behaviour, attendance and performance reporting for academy leaders
• Managing parental reporting systems and ensuring information is accurate, secure and accessible
• Acting as the academy's data systems expert, providing training, guidance and support to staff
• Maintaining and analysing student data, including attainment, targets and Pupil Premium information
• Coordinating year-end processes, student transitions and statutory data validation exercises
• Ensuring data accuracy, compliance and effective use across the academy
• Previous experience of working with a Management Information System (MIS)
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly advanced Excel skills
• Excellent verbal communication and numeracy skills
• Strong commitment to continuous professional development and learning new IT systems
• Excellent attention to detail, report writing and documentation skills

Rewards & Benefits

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes an Annual Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, 26 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays) for staff who work across the full year, and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.

Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

Equal Opportunities

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.