Are you passionate about data, highly numerate, and an Excel whiz? Do you thrive on using technology to make a real impact? A secondary school in Oldham are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Data Officer to join their team on a permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong analytical and IT skills - school experience is not essential, and we wee applications from recent graduates.Location: Saddleworth, Oldham
Salary: £31,537 - £34,434 FTE (Actual £27,699 - £30,243)
Contract: PermanentHours: hours, term time onlyStart Date: ASAPKey Responsibilities:
1. Prepare, analyse, and distribute a range of reports using SIMS as well as platforms such as SISRA, Excel, Power BI, and Class Charts.
2. Design and maintain templates and marksheets within the Assessment Manager module of the MIS.
3. Support curriculum and pastoral teams with the accurate and timely collection, input, and analysis of data for reporting and progress tracking.
4. Develop and produce dashboards and bespoke reports for the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team, covering areas such as attendance, behaviour, and academic performance.
5. Maintain and support the SIMS Curriculum Module, including timetabling, pupil class allocations, registration groupings, and KS4 options administration.
6. Ensure the accurate preparation and timely submission of statutory returns, including the pupil census, in line with Department for Education deadlines.
7. Work collaboratively with school staff and central Trust teams to promote consistency and efficiency in data entry, reporting, and analysis.
About You:
8. Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis) and confident with other data tools ( Power BI, Google Sheets).
9. A strong passion for this field of work, and amitment to professional development
10. Strong numeracy and analytical skills, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
11. Tech-savvy, quick to learn new systems, and able to troubleshoot IT issues.
12. Excellent organisational and time management skills.
13. Strongmunication skills, able to explain data clearly to non-specialists.
14. Experience with Management Information Systems ( SIMS, Arbor, Bro) is desirable but not essential - full training will be provided.
15. A degree in a numerate, analytical, or IT-related subject is advantageous but not required.
16. Enthusiastic, adaptable, and eager to contribute to a busy school environment.
Benefits:
17. Opportunities for professional development in a growing Multi-Academy Trust.
18. A strong schoolmunity that places children, families and staff at the heart of everything they do.
19. A supportive team who will work with and alongside you to achieve the very best
20. LGPS career average pension scheme with a generous employer contribution
21. New state of the art building in attractive rural surroundings
Full-year round working, as opposed to term time only, may be considered for the right candidate
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
#4727071 - Amy Rowley