Senior Data Analyst (Secondary and Statutory)

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: 42,123.00 - 44,253.00

Senior Data Analyst (Secondary and Statutory) job summary

The Dean Trust is seeking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic Senior Data Analyst (Secondary and Statutory) to join our dedicated team at The Dean Trust.

The core purpose of the role will be to support the Head of Data & Insights in the effective management, organisation, retrieval and analysis of The Dean Trust’s management information and education data, with a particular focus on the Secondary phase. The role will provide accurate, consistent and insightful analysis of assessment, examination, census, attendance and performance data, supporting school improvement, statutory compliance and inspection readiness.

Key responsibilities:

To support the Head of Data & Insights with their work to report systematically to Trustees, Governors, the Executive Team and to key external organisations e.g. RSC, to show progress and attainment of pupils across their respective key stage(s) data

Ensure Secondary Schools are supported through the ICFP process, working with Senior Leaders to identify opportunities for improvement

Ensure School Timetabler’s are able to produce robust school timetables that provide a strong educational offering for all pupils across all secondary schools - raising any concerns, or opportunities with the Head of Data & Insights and School based SLT

Lead the Secondary Phase Data & Insights Team to deliver service excellence through regular quality assurance data checks, identification and resolution of emerging trends before they impact on school performance

Ability to interpret complex data, identify gaps and trends, and translate findings into clear, actionable insights to help drive school improvement with a particular emphasis on Secondary Phase

For more information about the role please contact 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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