Data Manager

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, skilled and knowledgeable Data Manager.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a growing Academy, where you will be highly supported by both the Academy team and the wider Harris Federation. As the Academy grows to full capacity there is a wide range of opportunities for future career progression.

You will lead on completing an accurate Academy census and school workforce return, as well as acting as an expert and consultant for high level data & MIS queries, planning advice about how best to approach problems in PowerBI and BromCom.

About Us

The vision of Harris Academy Clapham is a simple one. From our opening in September 2020, our academy is a place where ‘everything is possible'.

The Clapham curriculum is designed to meet the needs, aspirations and abilities of every one of our students. Our aim is to improve their life chances and enable them to make a positive contribution to the city and world in which they live.

At Harris Clapham, the curriculum is delivered through high-quality teaching. This is codified in our research-informed approach to pedagogy, which we call the Clapham Way.

Through the Clapham academic, enrichment and pastoral curriculum we expect our students to develop powerful knowledge and the following values and character attributes that will enable them to achieve our vision that ‘Everything is Possible'.

Our staff are supported in their work and in developing their future careers via:

• A centralised behaviour system, with each year group supported by non-teaching pastoral leaders
• A programme of instructional coaching, supported by the Step Lab platform
• Access to a wide range of National Professional Qualifications delivered by the Institute of Teaching
• Federation subject consultant support
• Harris Federation professional development training days and networking support.

Main Areas of Responsibility

Your responsibilities will include:

• Vision and strategic direction of using data effectively, reliably and to improve operating performance
• Design and implementation of operating, collection and designing systems to meet accountability measures
• Ensuring the Academy is well prepared for an OFSTED inspection at any time and that data is available rapidly
• Leading on the options system and maintaining an effective system that produces live data
• Reporting to governors on a termly basis on the strategic use of data
• All data analysis templates for all live data
• Devising and managing a system that links and pulls all statutory data for trips
• Designing and leading on all tracking in the Academy, and overseeing the behaviour management system
• Leading on parental reporting, access and security, and on progress reports for parents
• Leading, monitoring and evaluating training needs and producing a termly gap analysis
• Leading a half termly data forum
• Attending Academy Leadership Group meetings where required
• Providing accurate data to support performance appraisal
• Providing whole staff inset on using data
• Liaising with the Federation data team and overseeing MIS/data software upgrades
• Oversight of the admissions process
• All access database applications such as seating plans, Pupil Premium trackers and SMSC trackers
• Whole school timetable and any ongoing timetable issues throughout the year
• Line managing the Exams Officer (for 2023-24 academic year, you will act as the nominated Exams Officer and take an active part in the recruitment of an Exams Officer for 2024-25)
• Advising on the intervention/masterclass timetable

Qualifications & Experience

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• GCSE in English and Maths at grade C or above, or equivalent
• Level 3/A Level qualifications, or equivalent
• Trained in the use of a variety of ICT packages
• Training on basic Bromcom systems including training on timetable groups, assessment module and report generation, or use of similar systems
• Training on running academy census or evidence of similar skills in another sector
• Training on assessment policies and procedures or evidence of aptitude to learn these rapidly
• At least two years' experience working in school or educational establishment
• Experience in assessment policies and procedures
• Experience in creating accurate reports on student data for senior team
• Experience of working to targets and deadlines
• Developing policies process and procedures

For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.

Rewards & Benefits

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, electric car scheme, 26 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays) for staff who work across the full year, and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.

Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

Equal Opportunities

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.