Data Graduate

Job Description

Do you have a Data related degreeDo you have excellent Excel skills And the aptitude to learn other software quickly (with support) Are you looking for a role where you can make a real impact and maintain a work/life balance Are you keen to learn and develop And become the resident Data expert Is it important for you to work in a motivated team that genuinely enjoy coming to work And with a Headteacher who listens and values your contribution If so, this might be the role for you We are working with United Learning to find a Permanent Data Graduate to join their team at Manchester Academy. United Learning have a great reputation as an employer who invests in training and development. Manchester Academy is a forward thinking 11-16 school staffed by a committed and welcoming team. You will be the data specialist at Manchester Academy, working to ensure the accuracy of data in implementing, maintaining, and developing the MIS. You will be training staff to interpret data and produce reports for the leadership team. This is a vital rolewithin the school, as data underpins many important decisions affecting pupils progress and attainment. This role would suit a Data Graduate with initiative and strong IT skills.You will benefit from structured training and the opportunity to build a career in a growing organisation with a reputation for cultivating young leaders.Important Details:

• Salary is £28k - £32k
• The role is all year round, but the school are happy to consider term time + 4 weeks or more
• Some flexibility on hours
• 37.5 hours a week 08:00-16:00

Benefits of the Data Graduate Role:

• Excellent transport links
• Support with further qualifications (financial and time)
• Network of staff sharing best practice (11 schools across Manchester and Salford)
• Outstanding public sector pension with the Greater Manchester Pension Fund. 18.6% employer contributions
• Large, supportive team
• Opportunity for progression
• Reward scheme including cycle to work, childcare vouchers, retail, and leisure discounts
• Free parking

Duties of the Data Graduate:

• Ensure the completion of the relevant statistical data and complex forms to external bodies and trust
• Operate relevant IT packages including but not limited to, MIS (Arbor), SISRA, and 4MATRIX
• Take a lead role in the development and maintenance of information systems
• Provide reports to management
• Develop resources to support the completion of grade collections on a half termly basis
• Co-ordination of internal progress checks including CATS, MiDYIS and reading tests
• Manage staff accounts on the MIS, ensuring appropriate access for all users
• Support the review the MISs efficiency and effectiveness.
• Be the main contact with the MIS provider, report any issues and ensure resolution
• Exercise training skills in order to ensure non-data specialists can translate data results
• Administer the production and distribution of reports to parents on a half termly basis
• Creation and analysis of internal student assessment data
• Ensure staff meet deadline for completion of reports for each year group
• Producing/monitoring assessment templates for staff entries
• Support for data relating to exams, working collaboratively with the Exams officer
• Work closely with Admin to ensure effective data entry, providing support and training as necessary
• Support colleagues as required in the production of student progress reports
• Prepare exams results analysis as soon as results are released
• Responsible for organising the daily cover in the absence of the Cover Manager
• Supporting Exams Officer in identifying room and staff availabilities as well as the efficient administration of external exams including the analysis of student performances and accuracy of both entries and amendments
• Organise the efficient organisation of parents meetings and inset days, including letters and text messages
• Manage the transition of data from one academic year to the next Progress and assessment data
• Set up and allocate students to classes, groups, and courses
• Support setting and implementing the timetable and with in-year transitions.

The Data Graduate Must:

• Hold a recent relevant degree or experience of managing complex data in a dynamic environment
• Have initiative and the ability to question current processes and suggest improvements
• Be flexible around the needs of the school and pupils
• Strong technical ability including excellent Excel skills and the aptitude to learn other software quickly
• Have a high level of analytical skills (statistical, numerical, and funding)
• Communicate at all levels
• Process complex requests, prioritise and meet deadlines
• Build working relationships in a diverse environment
• Deal with problems and adapt to a changing situation
• Work both independently and in collaboration with others

An Advantage but not Essential:

• Relevant technical qualifications
• Experience of working within a secondary education
• Experience of working in MIS within education
• Experience of Arbor MIS system, Sisra and 4Matrix
• High level use of IT

We are managing the recruitment of this role therefore any direct enquiries will be forwarded to Appoint-Ed. This role is subject to an enhanced child workforce DBS.If you are the Data Graduate Manchester Academy are searching for, lets talk.Please send your CV via this ad or call the Appoint-Ed office and speak with Kellie.