Digital Transformation Architect (Data Systems)

New Collaborative Learning Trust, Normanton, WF6 1RN

17 days remaining to apply

Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
13 April 2026 at 9am
Date listed
27 March 2026

Job details

Job role: Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Full time: Full Year, Full Time, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday (there may be some flexibility in start/finish times which can be discussed at interview)
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: Support Staff Band J, scale points 21 – 24, (£38,897-£42,081)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a detail-oriented individual who enjoys working with data systems and using them to generate valuable insights for colleagues to join our Digital Team as Digital Transformation Architect. In this pivotal role, you will help shape how data is collected, integrated, stored, and used across the Trust. It is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives on solving data challenges and collaborating within a technical team. A working knowledge of the MIS system and Unit-E would be highly desirable. If you enjoy working with back-end data systems and unpicking their structures, this could be the perfect role for you.

We have invested significantly in our Digital Transformation Team who are developing exciting areas in data warehousing, Power BI, and the use of AI tools including Claude. These developments will directly support Digital Operations roles across the Trust. We are committed to appointing the right person and will be flexible in determining the line management structure within the Digital Team based on the appointed candidate’s skills and attributes, as well as the scope of their initial work across individual phases or Trust-wide. The current Digital Team structure is available for candidates to view in an attached document, and we are happy to answer any questions about the team or the role throughout the recruitment process.

What the school offers its staff

You will be joining a dynamic, core team that supports the operations of all of the schools and colleges within our Trust. Our shared services are here to support all of our schools and colleges across several areas including Health and Safety, Finance, Estates and MIS. Having recently moved into this site you will enjoy its new facilities and fantastic transport links being situated just off the M62. With a real team ethos, the different departments work together to provide ongoing support for the growth and development of the Trust.

New Collaborative Learning Trust (NCLT) has a dynamic, positive and supportive culture for staff and students, with an enviable reputation for staff career progression and development. You will join a focused and driven team, committed to providing the highest standards of education and service. The Trust currently comprises of three 16-19 Colleges, three Secondary Schools and three Primary Schools.

Why Work for Us?

NCLT was crowned ‘Employer of the Year’ at the 2023 MAT Excellence Awards - these national awards celebrate the very best performers from over one thousand MATs across the country
A strong commitment to staff wellbeing as outlined in our staff wellbeing charter
Access to high quality professional training, in-house and externally, to support your professional development
Attractive pension scheme
Additional benefits such as a cycle to work scheme and a technology scheme
A culture of self-reflection and improvement to meet the needs of our staff

If you believe that you have the skills and abilities to take on this role, we’d love to hear from you.

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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.