Trust Data Manager- Secondary
Wellspring Academy Trust, Barnsley, S70 2JW33 days remaining to apply
Closing date
6 May 2025 at 9am
Date listed
2 April 2025
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
- £40,000.00 - £45,000.00 Annually (Actual) 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Trust Data Manager- Secondary job summary
As Trust Data Manager (Secondary) you will be responsible for the comprehensive oversight and support of data management across our secondary academies.
You will ensure data accuracy, consistency, and accessibility, collaborating with school leaders and support staff, and the wider Trust Data team. Your insights will drive data-informed decision-making, significantly impacting the educational outcomes of our secondary pupils. This hybrid and flexible role entails direct responsibility for managing secondary school data systems and processes across the Trust, offering a unique opportunity to optimise data management within a multi-academy setting.
The role is primarily based centrally within the Trust, with regular visits to our secondary schools, as appropriate. The remaining days will be spent working centrally in Barnsley and remotely. If you are proactive, solution-focused, and passionate about improving secondary education through effective data management, we would like to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
Secondary School Data Management: To take ownership of and co-ordinate all data management processes specifically within the Trust’s secondary schools, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and accessibility of data.
Secondary School MIS (Arbor) Management: To manage student records, assessment data, and reporting processes within secondary schools, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with school-specific needs.
Secondary School Data Analysis & Reporting: To create and analyse student data for secondary schools, including progress and other relevant datasets, prepare detailed reports for stakeholders, and ensure strict adherence to data protection compliance.
Secondary School Student Records Management: To manage census returns, mid term admissions, and the on/off-roll process for secondary school students, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and Trust policies.
Secondary School Curriculum & Timetable Support: To assist in dataset set-up, timetabling configuration, and maintenance of teaching groups within secondary schools, ensuring efficient curriculum delivery.
We are interested in hearing from people who:
We are looking for candidates who are self motivated, organised, and able to manage complex data systems, such as Arbor, ensuring the accuracy and consistency of student records and progress data.
We seek individuals who are proactive and detail oriented, with strong data analysis skills to generate meaningful reports, insights, and recommendations for both school-specific and Trust-wide data needs.
We are interested in individuals who are committed to supporting schools and the Trust as a whole by overseeing and improving data management processes, ensuring data accessibility and compliance.
Our Offer:
Continuous Development: We value our people. Collegial working at all levels is central to our culture. High quality induction training and ongoing professional development support are guaranteed. Inclusivity: We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
Innovation: We encourage creativity and innovation. We believe in the power of teamwork and encourage open communication and idea-sharing.
Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements to support our employees’ well-being.
Competitive Benefits Package: including a local government pension scheme, generous annual leave entitlement and other benefits.
Wellspring Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks. As this role involves working with children in regulated activity, please note that it is an offence to apply for the role if barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.
References will be requested and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates, prior to attendance at interview. Further pre-employment checks, including prohibition from teaching, childcare disqualification and section 128 checks, if deemed relevant for the role, will be completed for the successful candidate upon acceptance of the post.
We are committed to equal opportunities and to promoting diversity. We want our people to reflect the diversity of our communities, and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, especially from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.
If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries you have resided in, if you are the preferred candidate for the post.
Commitment to safeguarding
Wellspring Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks. References will be requested and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates, prior to attendance at interview. Further pre-employment checks, including prohibition from teaching, childcare disqualification and section 128 checks, if deemed relevant for the role, will be completed for the successful candidate upon acceptance of the post.
If you are currently living overseas or have in the last 5 years be aware that further checks will be required, if you are the preferred candidate.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Wellspring Academy Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
Wellspring is an established and growing Multi-Academy Trust with a difference. We operate Primary, Secondary, Special and Alternative Academies across Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and the Humber. We are committed to making a difference to the lives and life chances of the young people and the communities we serve.
As the Trust continues to grow our roles offer pathways for ambitious and dynamic individuals who are determined to make a difference. We value our people; collegial working at all levels is central to our culture. High quality induction training and ongoing professional development support are guaranteed. There will be a broad range of opportunities for you to realise your professional vision and ambitions within the Trust.
We are interested in hearing from people who:
● Are creative, imaginative, committed and passionate about learning
● Can lead and inspire others
● Have a commitment to working with children and young people with challenging behaviour.
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