Head of Data

Chiltern Way Academy Trust, Aylesbury, HP22 6NL

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  24 February 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  10 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £52,311.00 - £55,170.00 Annually (FTE)

Head of Data job summary

Head of Data

Be part of something extraordinary!

Chiltern Way Academy Trust is a specialist Multi-Academy Trust providing outstanding education for children and young people aged 4-19 with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

We are on an exciting journey to transform how data drives decisions, supports young people, and strengthens our Trust strategy — and we’re looking for a talented Head of Data to lead the way.

Are you a curious, forward-thinking data professional who loves turning complexity into clarity? Do you thrive on building systems, solving problems, and helping leaders see the story behind the numbers? If so, this could be the role where your impact truly matters.

Lead Our Vision for Trust-Wide Intelligence

Head of Data

Location: Our Head Office is based in Wendover, Buckinghamshire

Contract: Full-time, 37 hours per week, all year round

Salary: £52,311 - £55,170

Start: As soon as possible

This is a unique chance to build a modern, integrated data environment for a growing and ambitious Trust. You’ll work closely with executive leaders to shape how we understand performance, safeguarding, inclusion, workforce trends, operational needs and the lived experience of our young people.

Your work won’t simply report the past — you’ll help us see the future.

What You’ll Do

Design intuitive executive dashboards and KPI frameworks that bring clarity and direction

Integrate multiple systems (MIS, safeguarding, HR, finance, estates) into one joined-up data picture

Turn fragmented datasets into meaningful, trusted intelligence

Develop analytics that highlight trends, risks and opportunities

Reduce manual reporting through automation and smarter workflows

Champion data quality, consistency and strong governance across our schools

Influence strategy and support leaders to make confident, evidence-informed decisions

What You’ll Bring

Experience working in data analytics, BI or insight roles

Confidence designing dashboards and visual stories for non-technical audiences

Strong analytical skills and the ability to turn raw data into actionable intelligence

Ability to manage multiple datasets and improve data quality

An organised, solutions-focused approach with great attention to detail

A collaborative style that builds trust and empowers colleagues

A passion for improving the lives of children and young people through better intelligence

Why Join Us?

Play a central role in shaping a new Trust-wide data function

Work with a forward-thinking, supportive executive team

Be part of a values-driven Trust that puts young people at the heart of every decision

Enjoy professional development, wellbeing support and Trust-wide benefits

Make a real, lasting impact on the future of specialist education

How to Apply

Please apply through MyNewTerm or for an informal conversation, contact: Amy Switzer - Chief Operating Officer

email: aswitzer@chilternway.org

phone: 01296 622157

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.

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 Chiltern Way Academy Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/chiltern-way-academy-trust

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