Senior Data Analyst (Secondary and Statutory)

SAMpeople; Sale; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Family Friendly Policies and Leave of

Health Care Cash Plan

Preferential Admissions

Recognition Awards

Believe Learning Institute

Job summary

The Dean Trust is seeking a Senior Data Analyst (Secondary and Statutory) to support the Head of Data & Insights in managing management information and education data, with a focus on the Secondary phase, to inform assessment, attendance and performance analysis for school improvement and statutory readiness.

You will lead the Secondary Phase Data & Insights Team, drive quality assurance checks and provide clear, actionable insights to stakeholders, including Trustees and external bodies.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalent essential

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Data & Insights with reporting to Trustees, Governors, the Executive Team and external bodies to show progress and attainment across key stage data
• Ensure Secondary Schools are supported through the ICFP process, working with Senior Leaders to identify opportunities for improvement
• Ensure timetabling data quality for robust school timetables and raise concerns or opportunities with the Head of Data & Insights and SLT
• Lead the Secondary Phase Data & Insights Team to deliver service excellence through regular quality assurance checks and early trend detection
• Interpret complex data, identify gaps and translate findings into actionable insights to drive school improvement in the Secondary Phase

Skills

Data analysis

Education data

Statutory reporting

Education

GCSEs including Maths and English

Job description

The Dean Trust is seeking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic Senior Data Analyst (Secondary and Statutory) to join our dedicated team at The Dean Trust.

The core purpose of the role will be to support the Head of Data & Insights in the effective management, organisation, retrieval and analysis of The Dean Trust's management information and education data, with a particular focus on the Secondary phase. The role will provide accurate, consistent and insightful analysis of assessment, examination, census, attendance and performance data, supporting school improvement, statutory compliance and inspection readiness.

Key responsibilities:

• To support the Head of Data & Insights with their work to report systematically to Trustees, Governors, the Executive Team and to key external organisations e.g. RSC, to show progress and attainment of pupils across their respective key stage(s) data
• Ensure Secondary Schools are supported through the ICFP process, working with Senior Leaders to identify opportunities for improvement
• Ensure School Timetabler's are able to produce robust school timetables that provide a strong educational offering for all pupils across all secondary schools - raising any concerns, or opportunities with the Head of Data & Insights and School based SLT
• Lead the Secondary Phase Data & Insights Team to deliver service excellence through regular quality assurance data checks, identification and resolution of emerging trends before they impact on school performance
• Ability to interpret complex data, identify gaps and trends, and translate findings into clear, actionable insights to help drive school improvement with a particular emphasis on Secondary Phase

For more information about the role please contact Chief Information Officer Mike Ward on [e-mail]

Thank you again for your interest in working for The Dean Trust.We look forward to hearing from you.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer committed to ensuring inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates including those from underrepresented groups, and/or with protected characteristics.

Generous annual leave entitlement for non-teaching employees.

Cycle to Work Scheme

This scheme allows Dean Trust Employees to purchase a bike and/or accessories through a salary deduction scheme.

Employee Assistance Programme

Free and confidential counselling service available 24/7.

Family Friendly Policies and Leave of Absence

Free places to school-run Holiday, Breakfast and After School Clubs

Health Care Cash Plan

We are excited to be part of the Simply Health Care Cash Plan. The Trust will fund membership for all employees to receive money back on healthcare services.

Preferential Admission

Employees with two years at the Trust will benefit from preferential admissions arrangements for their children.

Recognition Awards

Financial awards in recognition of long serving employees.

The Believe Learning Institute

Access to high-quality professional learning and development

Qualifications

5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalent essential

The Dean Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.All post holders are subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.

This post involves working with children, young people, vulnerable adults or is a position of trust.The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are 'protected' and are not subject to disclosure to employers, and cannot be taken into account.Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found at the Disclosure and Barring Service website ( www.gov.uk/dbs ).Any failure to disclose the appropriate information could result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the organisation.Please note that a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position.