School Improvement Business Development Officer

Cheshire East Council; Macclesfield; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced annual leave

Leave purchase up to 10 days

Flexible working - 37-hour week,Hybrid

Green car salary sacrifice

White goods salary sacrifice

Career average pension

Cycle to work

Employee assistance programme

Gym membership discounts

Job summary

Cheshire East Partnership is seeking a data analyst to support school improvement by collecting, analysing and interpreting educational performance data, and by turning insights into strategic intelligence for elected members and senior leaders.

You will monitor outcomes for vulnerable learners, evaluate programmes and professional development, and work with schools, trusts and partners to inform decision-making and drive better outcomes for children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Data analysis and performance intelligence: analyse and interpret school performance data, including attainment, progress, attendance, exclusion, destination and vulnerable pupil group data.
• Identify trends, patterns, risks and emerging issues within educational performance datasets. Support development of evidence-based improvement strategies through robust data analysis.
• Produce regular performance reports, dashboards and briefing papers for senior leaders and elected members to support strategic decision-making.
• Monitoring outcomes for vulnerable learners: track outcomes for disadvantaged pupils, children eligible for FSM, SEND, children in care and other vulnerable groups; analyse gaps and identify priorities for intervention.
• Evaluation of School Improvement Programmes: design and implement frameworks to evaluate impact of school improvement initiatives and intervention programmes; provide recommendations for development.
• Evaluation of Professional Development: monitor and evaluate training and workforce development programmes; assess impact on teaching, leadership and pupil outcomes.
• Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement: work with schools, academy trusts, governors, partners and internal council services; present data and analysis to support understanding and improvement.

Job description

About you

You will support the delivery of school improvement priorities across Cheshire East through the collection, analysis and interpretation of educational performance data, evaluation of improvement initiatives, and provision of high-quality intelligence to inform strategic decision-making to support the improvement of outcomes for children and young people.

Key Responsibilities

Data Analysis and Performance Intelligence - analyse and interpret school performance data, including attainment, progress, attendance, exclusion, destination and vulnerable pupil group data. Analyse local, regional and national performance trends to inform service planning. Undertake research into educational policy, national initiatives, inspection findings and emerging best practice.

Identify trends, patterns, risks and emerging issues within educational performance datasets. Support the development of evidence-based improvement strategies through robust data analysis.

Produce regular performance reports, dashboards and briefing papers for senior leaders and elected members to support strategic decision-making. Ensure reports are clear, accurate and tailored to a range of audiences.

Monitoring Outcomes for Vulnerable Learners - track outcomes for disadvantaged pupils, children eligible for FSM (Free School Meals), children with SEND (special educational needs and disability), children in care and other vulnerable groups. Analyse gaps in attainment and progress and identify priorities for intervention. Support reporting against local and national performance measures.

Evaluation of School Improvement Programmes - design and implement frameworks to evaluate the impact of school improvement initiatives and intervention programmes, and assess whether projects are achieving intended outcomes, providing recommendations for further development.

Evaluation of Professional Development - monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training, professional learning and workforce development programmes. Gather and analyse participant feedback, implementation evidence and outcome measures. Assess the contribution of training programmes to improved teaching, leadership and pupil outcomes.

Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement - work collaboratively with schools, academy trusts, governors, partners and internal council services. Support networks and forums by providing performance intelligence and evaluation findings. Present data and analysis in accessible formats to support understanding and improvement.

To find out more about the essential and desirable criteria for the role please view the attached job description specification document.

In return we are able to offer:

• Enhanced annual leave- Start with an impressive 34 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) from day one, and watch it grow to 39 days after just five years of service
• Purchase of annual leave -Want more time off? You can purchase up to 10 extra days of annual leave each year, giving you the flexibility to balance work and life just the way you want (Pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Flexible working pattern- Enjoy a 37-hour standard full-time work week with the added perks of flexi-time and hybrid/remote working arrangements where possible. Your work-life balance just got a whole lot better
• Salary sacrifice green car scheme- Drive green and save green! Lease a brand-new electric or hybrid car through our salary sacrifice scheme. There's no credit checks, no deposits, just significant savings and exclusive offers on a three-year lease
• White goods salary sacrifice scheme -Upgrade your home with ease. Purchase home and electronic items through our salary sacrifice scheme, spreading the cost of big-ticket purchases like appliances, computers, and tech gadgets directly from your salary
• Enhanced public pension-Secure your future with our career average pension, where contributions are built at a rate of 1/49th of your yearly pensionable pay
• Cycle to work scheme -Save up to 25-39% on the retail price of bikes and safety equipment through Income Tax and National Insurance savings. Get fit and save money!
• Employee assistance programme- Access a completely free and confidential assistance service to help manage, reduce, and overcome life’s challenges, both at work and in your personal life
• Discounted gym membership -Stay active and healthy with corporate membership prices for Everybody Leisure, including:
• Gym, Swim and Group Fitness at all 16 facilities
• Off-Peak Racket Sports
• Athletics Tracks
• Sauna/Steam/Spa

Join us and experience a workplace that truly values and supports you!

Cheshire East is an amazing place to live and work. As one of the largest employers in the borough, we are able to offer you a wide range of challenging and rewarding career opportunities.

We are working for a brighter future - together and our commitment to you is that our workplace culture will provide a shared purpose, a well-led organisation with valued people succeeding together as one team and one council to deliver the best service for our customers and communities.

If you want to be part of our award-winning council and contribute to our ongoing success, have the flexibility and drive to enable us to innovate, are committed to working as part of a team and striving to deliver exceptional service wherever you can, we would especially like to hear from you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and want our workforce to reflect the diversity of our local communities so that we can all work for a brighter future - together.

If you have any queries about the role please contact the hiring manager [e-mail]

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