At a Glance
- Tasks: Analyse data to support schools and improve decision-making across the Trust.
- Company: Join The Dean Trust, a leading multi-academy trust in the North West.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, wellbeing support, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth and collaboration across multiple sites.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on education by enhancing data systems and supporting schools.
- Qualifications: Experience with management information systems and strong analytical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 47810 - 54710 £ per year.
Position Overview: Senior Data Analyst – Start Date: As soon as possible. Pay Band 7, SCP 26–29 (£37,280–£39,862 FTE). Full‑time 36.25 hours (Monday‑Friday, 8:00am‑4:00pm). Permanent. Location: Candidates’ main office base will be at one of our Dean Trust sites – Huyton, Manchester or Trafford. Regular travel between all Trust sites will be required as part of the role.
About the Trust: The Dean Trust is one of the North West's leading multi‑academy trusts, educating thousands of children and young people across our family of primary and secondary schools. We are committed to delivering outstanding education through collaboration, innovation and high‑quality support services that enable our schools to thrive.
Role Summary: As our Trust continues to grow, we are looking for an experienced, analytical and proactive Senior Data Analyst (Primary & Statutory) to join our central team. You will work alongside the Trust MIS, Data & Exams Lead, and play a key role in developing and maintaining our Trust‑wide Management Information Systems, supporting schools with Bromcom, assessment and reporting, ensuring data accuracy and quality, and helping senior leaders make informed strategic decisions. You will collaborate with school leaders and data teams across the Trust, providing expert support, training and guidance while driving continuous improvement in our data systems and processes.
Qualifications:
- Significant experience working with management information systems and complex data.
- Excellent analytical skills and advanced Excel knowledge.
- Experience maintaining accurate data and producing meaningful reports.
- A proactive, organised and customer‑focused approach.
- Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
- Desirable: experience of working with school MIS systems, particularly Bromcom.
Benefits: A comprehensive employee benefits package, including wellbeing support and professional development opportunities.
Equal Opportunities Statement: We are an Equal Opportunities employer committed to ensuring inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates including those from underrepresented groups and/or with protected characteristics.
Safeguarding Commitment: The Dean Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to pre‑employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.
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