Salary
Salary - WPT Band 7 £36,363 - £39,862 (£33,985 - £37,255 pro-rata)
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Full time
Region
Rotherham
Job category/type
ICT, Management
Date posted
03/10/2025
Job reference
REQ21333
Wickersley Partnership Trust, Swanage Court, Dodds Cl, Rotherham S60 1BX
Permanent, 37 hours per week, term time + 2 weeks
Start Date: As soon as possible
Who we are
We're Wickersley Partnership Trust (WPT) - a multi-academy trust with eight primary schools, five secondary schools, one sixth form and one Central Team under our umbrella.
We're dotted across Rotherham, South Yorkshire with one school based in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire.
The role
Join Our Team as a Senior Data Manager
We're seeking an exceptional Senior Data Manager to lead data strategy across our Trust, driving school improvement and supporting leaders with powerful insights. You'll ensure the integrity, analysis, and interpretation of key data from student attainment and attendance to SEND and interventions across all phases, from EYFS to secondary. With your expertise in building clear, impactful dashboards (Power BI or similar), you'll transform complex data into actionable intelligence. This is a pivotal role, connecting school operations with Trust-wide strategy. If you're passionate about turning data into real impact for young people, we want to hear from you
Key Responsibilities Include:
Data Management and Integrity
* Oversee and manage the collection and input of all student data, ensuring its accuracy and timeliness across all schools
* Develop and implement data management procedures and policies to ensure compliance with legislation and quality standards
* Manage appropriate permission levels and version control to maintain the integrity of the data within the Management Information System (MIS) Data Analysis and Reporting
* Conduct comprehensive analysis of complex data to identify trends and priority areas that will help raise standards and improve performance across the academies
* Produce detailed, comprehensive, and understandable reports for Headteachers and Senior Leadership Teams (SLT), advising them on the data's implications and assisting in reporting to Governors and Ofsted
* Provide key data to the SLT and teaching staff to ensure they are equipped with accurate and timely information to inform and drive improvements in standards of performance
Team Leadership and Development
* Line manage and provide specialist advice and support to individual Data Managers and their teams
* Support the development and use of the Trust's MIS, including providing high-quality training to staff to ensure the data management service runs efficiently
* Set and manage goals for the data teams, providing performance monitoring and feedback
Strategic Support
* Support the strategic development of the Trust's MIS, establishing effective processes for data analysis and interpretation
* Provide strategic support to middle and senior leaders on how to access and analyse data within the MIS
* Contribute to the development of a Trust-wide improvement plan for data and the use of the MIS Together, let's inspire a love for learning and unlock the potential within every child.
Sound like you. We'd love to hear from you
For further details, and to apply, please visit our recruitment portal Homepage · Wickersley Partnership Trust
Closing date 13th October
Shortlisting - 14th October
Interview W/C 20th Oct
During the application process, please upload a supporting statement which should be no longer than two sides of A4 (this should not be a CV) clearly demonstrating:
* Why you are applying for this position
* How you meet the competencies of this role using examples from your current and previous experience (please refer to the documents attached to this advert)
* Any information which you consider relevant that you have not already mentioned