Data Protection Officer

Waterton Academy Trust, Wakefield, WF2 6LD

29 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  2 December 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  3 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: Grade 11 SCP 36-39 £28,980-£30,876 (FTE £48,738-£51,928)

Data Protection Officer job summary

At Waterton Academy Trust, we are committed to providing high-quality education within safe, supportive and inclusive environments, where every child has the opportunity to thrive. Underpinning this commitment is the importance we place on strong governance, effective systems and the responsible management of information across all our schools.

This is a newly established post within our central Trust structure, reflecting both the continued growth of Waterton Academy Trust and the importance we place on data protection and information governance. We have well-established systems, policies and procedures in place, and this appointment provides an opportunity to build on these strong foundations, ensuring our arrangements remain effective and responsive as the Trust continues to develop.

As Data Protection Officer, you will play an important role in ensuring that the Trust meets its legal and regulatory responsibilities, while promoting a culture in which personal information is handled securely, appropriately and with care. Working closely with school leaders and central Trust colleagues, you will provide specialist advice and independent assurance, alongside taking direct responsibility for the processing of Subject Access Requests and Freedom of Information requests, the careful review and redaction of sensitive information, and the management of other information rights requests.

We are looking for someone who combines strong specialist knowledge with sound professional judgement and a practical, supportive approach. You will need to build positive working relationships, communicate complex requirements clearly and provide constructive challenge where needed. This is an opportunity to take professional ownership of an important function within a growing organisation, building on our established arrangements and ensuring that the personal information entrusted to us by pupils, families and staff continues to be managed responsibly and securely.

Thank you for considering this opportunity.

Dave Dickinson OBE

Chief Executive Officer

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Waterton Academy Trust is wholly committed to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare and expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility.
Waterton Academy Trust follows safer recruitment processes which all applicants will be subject to. An enhanced DBS check is required for the successful candidates and two satisfactory references. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of any unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Waterton Academy Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: Waterton Academy Trust website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/waterton-academy-trust

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