Data Analyst in Leicester

Overview

At The Mead Educational Trust, we have a new position open for a Data Analyst to join the friendly central team, based principally across our 8 primary academies in Leicester. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a culture of excellence, ambition, and inclusion. The successful candidate will have a commitment to securing the best outcomes for all learners and play an active role in shaping a safe and positive school environment.

Safeguarding and safer recruitment

An enhanced DBS check with a check of the barred lists is required for all roles working with children. As part of our safer recruitment process and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025, we will also carry out:

• Online searches for all shortlisted candidates, to help identify any issues or concerns that are publicly available online
• Checks on employment history, references, and eligibility to work in the UK

We welcome applicants who can demonstrate:

• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• A professional, caring, and flexible approach
• The ability to work collaboratively within a team

Responsibilities

This role will focus on assessment, attendance and behaviour data, transforming raw data into actionable insights and empowering our Trust and its academies to make well informed decisions. The role is pivotal in unlocking the value of data by employing analytical techniques, statistical methods, and data visualisation. Additionally supporting the maintenance of data in, and extracting data from, school MIS systems.

Requirements

• GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent) in Maths and English (Essential)
• A working knowledge of data and MIS systems (Essential)
• Able to demonstrate up to date knowledge of theory and good practice in key areas: identifying and implementing data capture systems, bringing data together from a variety of sources and able to create bespoke analysis for different stakeholders. (Essential)
• Educated to a degree level, related degree preferred. (Desirable)

As our Data Analyst, you\’ll be able to take pride in contributing towards key decisions of both the Trust and its academies. You\’ll have access to training and professional development opportunities within this post, building on key skills to ensure you have a comprehensive and full working knowledge of relevant tasks required.

Benefits and development

The Mead Educational Trust (TMET) is a growing family of schools united by a shared commitment to delivering exceptional education and improving life chances for all our pupils. Serving a diverse range of communities across Leicester and Leicestershire, TMET is built on strong values of collaboration, inclusion, integrity, and excellence. We are passionate about creating opportunities for staff to thrive. As part of TMET, you will benefit from:

• Access to high-quality professional development, coaching, and career progression
• Trust-wide collaboration across a network of passionate, like-minded professionals
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance, including access to the Vivup Employee Assistance Programme
• Clear, values-led leadership and a shared drive to make a meaningful difference in education

TMET is an inclusive employer, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds and levels of experience. We believe that every child deserves an outstanding education – and that every adult in our organisation deserves to feel supported, valued, and inspired.

We are offering applicants the choice of either a full-time post or term time plus 1 week (salary will be determined accordingly). Both options are 37 hours per week. This post will be paid at Grade 6 Points 15-18 and will be pro-rata\’d to reflect your chosen contract. This post is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. Applicants will therefore need to have the right to work in the UK without employer sponsorship.