DATA MANAGER

Location

Colne Primet Academy, Dent Street, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 8JF (881 on roll)

Tel: 01282 863970
School website: www.colneprimet.co.uk/

Summary

The purpose of this role is to manage and utilise data in the academy’s MIS and associated systems, ensuring that data is recorded and stored accurately and used effectively to improve attainment and other key metrics. Key responsibilities include:

To work with the Leadership Team to develop and manage all aspects of school data and Information Management Systems, to ensure they are equipped with accurate and timely information to inform and drive improvements in standards of performance

Development and maintenance of school’s Management Information System (SIMS) and other software to provide tracking, monitoring and analysis.

Maintain an accurate database of information, monitoring the submission of relevant data by staff in accordance with data input and maintenance procedures, ensuring accurate recording and storage of student data.

Establishing systems and procedures of data capture, recording and reporting student attainment, attendance, behaviour and progress data.

To provide specialist professional advice and guidance to teaching and support staff in the use of systems and data to improve attainment and other key metrics.

Design, development and production of complex marksheets and report templates. Working with staff to identify their data requirements, putting in place solutions that address these needs.

Provide accurate data and information to support accurate Self-Evaluation and monitor progress of ADIP (Academy Development and Improvement Plan) priorities; providing detailed, comprehensive and understandable verbal and written reports/analysis of data trends and complex data as required.

Provide administration support for intervention strategies of key groups of students.

Produce and submit termly School Census to the DfE, and other statistical government returns.

To have specialist knowledge to develop new and innovative processes and procedures for data tracking across the school.

Maintain awareness of the changes to DfE (Department for Education) and Ofsted accountability measures and developments in the use of data and target setting within the education sector, advising of the implications on tracking systems and analysis to leaders.

Maintain awareness of updates and training SIMs and other data systems used.

Ensure all data is kept secure and fulfils the requirements of the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulations).

Allocate and maintain user accounts for online services such as DfE Secure Access, SMID, FFT and ClassCharts; and act as administrator for these for the school.

Contribute to in-house training as required.

Salary – Grade 7, SCP 19-25. Pro rata salary £31,067 – £35,325. Actual salary £23,236 – £26,421.

Role Details – Full time (37 hours per week) term time plus 1 week non-term time (39 weeks per year), but part-time applications are welcome

Required – As soon as possible

Closing Date – 9am on Monday 12th May

Interview Date – Between 14th to 21st May

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Essential Qualifications

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Desirable Qualifications

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Essential Experience

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Desirable Experience

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For an informal discussion please contact:

Please contact hr@pendleeducationtrust.co.uk

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

 

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.