Data Officer

Wood Green School; West Boldon; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Wood Green School invites applications for a Data Officer (Grade 7). The role involves day-to-day responsibility for student data, assessment and reporting, working closely with the Data & Systems Lead to ensure data accuracy and timely availability.

You will manage Bromcom records, administer MCAS and SchoolCloud, and support key annual processes. The successful candidate will need excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and confidence handling data and IT systems.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable handling data and using IT systems.
• Ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines and communicate effectively.
• Experience with school MIS, Bromcom, is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate assessment and reporting cycles.
• Maintain student records within Bromcom.
• Administer parent-facing systems including MCAS and SchoolCloud.
• Support annual processes such as start of academic year and statutory data returns.
• Provide first-line data/MIS support with colleagues.

Job description

Woodstock Road, Witney, Oxon, OX28 1DX

Web Address: www.wgswitney.org.uk

Tel: [phone] Email: [e-mail]

Head Teacher: Mr R W Shadbolt

Data Officer

Grade 7

Permanent (From January 2027)

37.5 hours a week

39 weeks (term time) + one additional week

Wood Green is an oversubscribed 11-18 Academy school in the thriving town of Witney, 10 miles west of Oxford. Our strong reputation and results improving year-on-year have led to a rapid rise in student applications. We believe strongly in a culture of mutual respect and strong relationships, demonstrated in our Behaviour Policy built on restorative principles and everything is underpinned by our Belong, Aspire, Thrive values.

This is an important role supporting the effective running of the school's data and management information systems. Working closely with the Data & Systems Lead, you will take day-to-day responsibility for a range of student data, assessment, reporting and administrative processes, helping to ensure that information is accurate, up to date and available when needed.

The role includes coordinating assessment and reporting cycles, maintaining student records within Bromcom, administering parent-facing systems including MCAS and SchoolCloud, and supporting key annual processes such as the start of the academic year and statutory data returns.

You will work with colleagues across the school, including teaching staff, Heads of Department and pastoral teams, providing first-line support with data and MIS queries and helping to resolve issues efficiently.

We are looking for someone with excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail and confidence working with data and IT systems. You should be comfortable managing competing priorities, meeting deadlines and communicating effectively with colleagues. Previous experience of a school MIS, particularly Bromcom, would be advantageous.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of established data processes and play a valued role in supporting the smooth operation of a busy secondary school.

Pay scale: Grade 7 £30,023 - £32,046 (actual £27,151 - £28,981 for 37.5 hrs per week, 40 weeks)

Contract: Term time (38 weeks + 5 inset days) plus one additional week (40 weeks in total)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

The closing date is Wednesday 4th November 2026 at 12pm

Start date: 4th January 2027

Wood Green School and the Acer Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism; all staff must ensure that the highest priority is given to following the guidance and regulations to safeguard children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and obtain any other statutorily required clearance. Employment will also be conditional on the receipt of at least two acceptable references (one from current/last employer) and evidence of the formal qualifications required for the role. Wood Green School is an equal opportunities employer.