Trust Data Officer (Secondary)

St Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Academy Trust; Bury; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Free onsite gym

Generous annual leave

LGPS pension

Job summary

St Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Academy Trust Central Team is seeking a Trust Data Officer (Secondary) to join the Data & Insights Team and support the Trust Data Manager. The role focuses on data management, validation and reporting to translate information into actionable insights for schools across the trust.

The ideal candidate will have strong data handling, analytical and problem‑solving skills, experience with school MIS (ideally Arbor), and advanced Excel; knowledge of Power BI is highly

Qualifications

• Experience in managing data within a school context.
• Excellent data analysis and interpretation abilities.
• Strong problem-solving skills with attention to data quality.

Responsibilities

• Manage and quality-check data, queries, and reporting for schools.
• Translate data into actionable insights for trust decision-makers.
• Support data management processes before, during and after assessment periods.

Skills

Data management

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Advanced Excel

Tools

Arbor MIS

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Post Title: Trust Data Officer (Secondary)

Responsible to: Trust Data Manager

Location: STOCCAT Central Office

Salary: Grade 6 SCP 19-24 Actual Salary £29,476 - £32,557 (£33,119 - £36,581 FTE)

Term of Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Term Time Only + 10 days

Hours per week: Full Time (37 hours per week)

Start date: ASAP

Closing date: Thursday 12th November

St Teresa of Calcutta Academy Trust Central Team are currently seeking a Trust Data Officer (Secondary). This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust as they continue their journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust.

The new appointee would join the Trust Data & Insights Team, reporting to and primarily supporting the Trust Data Manager. The role is intended to strengthen the Trust Data Team's capacity before, during and, in particular, after key assessment and examination periods, helping to translate completed data processes into meaningful insight, targeted support and informed action for schools.

The post will also provide operational data management support to schools, including the effective use, maintenance, validation and interpretation of data. Responsibilities will include resolving data-related queries, maintaining high standards of data quality and supporting key data management and reporting processes throughout the academic year, ensuring schools can make informed decisions based on accurate and reliable information.

Our Mission

Our Trust Mission is simple, it is to make Christ known, making lives better for our communities, our children and young people.

Our Values - One of Hope

Inspired by St Teresa of Calcutta, we are people of hope. We have a complete belief in the future we will build together. By offering our children, staff and schools’ opportunities to grow and flourish, we make aspiration and ambition a reality. Our people, just like St Teresa are relentless and fiercely ambitious. We will always reach for that which seems to be just out of our grasp.

One of Courage

As modelled for us by St Teresa of Calcutta, we will have the courage to do what is right. As a community, we will not shy away from making decisions that ensure our communities thrive. We will be brave in our actions. As a truly Catholic organisation this courage will be most apparent in how we collectively support the most vulnerable.

One of Innovation

St Teresa of Calcutta changed the world. Together, we will always be pursuing new ideas and best practice in all areas of our work. We will prepare our children and young people for the world that awaits them. A world which they will shape and change.

We are seeking an individual who:

We are seeking an individual, ideally with experience of working within a secondary school environment, who is keen to learn, embraces training and professional development opportunities, and is able to work both independently and collaboratively.

The successful candidate will possess strong data management, analytical and problem-solving skills, together with a sound understanding of school Management Information Systems (MIS), ideally including Arbor, which is used across the Trust. They will have a proven ability to interpret, analyse and present data effectively to a range of audiences. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are essential, while experience of data visualisation and reporting tools such as Power BI would be highly desirable.

We can offer:

• A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
• Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
• Supportive colleagues with a clear vision and high aspirations for the trust.
• A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
• A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
• A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
• Generous Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution.
• Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable).
• Free onsite parking.
• Free onsite gym.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Convenient location in Bury town centre.
• A variety of onsite events, including weekly pop-up shops.

Commitment to Safeguarding:

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1074 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check including Children’s barred list check and satisfactory references, including your suitability to work with children. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Applications will only be considered from individual applicants on our standard application form, and not via CV alone or agencies. An online search will be performed on all shortlisted applicants in accordance with the Trust’s safeguarding procedures and Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a form for self-disclosure of cautions and convictions.

Shortlisting date: Friday 13th November 2026

Interview date: Friday 20th November 2026

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