Head of Data and Insights

Ashton-on-Mersey School, Sale, Cheshire, M33 5BP

28 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As Soon As Possible

• Closing date

  30 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  2 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: 57,455.00 - 60,964.00

Head of Data and Insights job summary

The Dean Trust is seeking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic Head of Data and Insights to join our dedicated team at The Dean Trust

The core purpose of the role will be to work alongside the Chief Information Officer to develop a Trust wide view of all core Business unit data (including, but not limited to) Finance, HR, Estates and H&S presenting all data into one central location, to provide a single point of organisational proof. Lead the creation of accurate, timely and useful reporting tools across all data strands, through the ongoing development of tools such as Microsoft Fabric, Power BI and Marginal Gains To lead the ongoing development of all School Data teams, ensuring they have the skills, training, support and access available to exceptional levels of service

Key responsibilities:

Liaise with external organisations (e.g. FFT, GL Assessments and others) to ensure consistency of provision

Lead on the design and setup of systems for the capture of trust and school level data for behaviour, attendance and safeguarding within all Trust schools at school, phase and teacher level (where appropriate)

Manage the Data team, providing coaching and guidance and facilitating reflective practice to ensure continuous improvement

Conduct regular one-to-one meetings, providing clear direction, constructive feedback and support for professional growth

To work with the Executive Education Group to oversee target-setting outcomes for all children and monitor progress and reporting on a Trust-wide level

To liaise with school-based exam officers and school leadership teams to ensure that fail-safe processes are consistently applied to all schools to ensure external examinations/assessments run smoothly and in accordance with best practices

 

For more information about the role please contact The Chief Information Officer, Mike Ward on mike@thedeantrust.co.uk

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.

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

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 checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.

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 Ashton-on-Mersey School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1609 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Ashton-on-Mersey School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ashton-on-mersey-school-sale

Founded in 1981, following the amalgamation of separate Boys’ and Girls’ schools, Ashton on Mersey School is the founding school of The Dean Trust which is a multi-academy trust comprising seven secondary schools and four primary schools across four local authorities.

Ashton on Mersey School is one of the most popular and oversubscribed schools in the region with a reputation for aspiration, endeavour and excellence. As Headteacher, I am proud to lead a team of teachers and support staff who truly believe that every pupil should achieve or exceed their potential.

The school has an established ethos of setting high academic standards by carefully crafting a pupil-centered approach where individual needs are matched with a broad, ambitious and exciting curriculum. In addition, the school is passionate about providing rich and diverse opportunities in an environment designed to nurture lifelong learners and citizens who can thrive regionally, nationally and globally.

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