Key Role Information

Salary
£42,123.00 - 44,253.00
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
30/11/2026 09:00
Interview
To be confirmed
Contract term
AYR - All year round
Pay grade
Band 8
Department
Data
Key stage
Not Applicable
Hours per week
36.25
Weeks per year
52.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

The Dean Trust is seeking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic Senior Data Analyst (Secondary and Statutory) to join our dedicated team at The Dean Trust.


The core purpose of the role will be to support the Head of Data & Insights in the effective management, organisation, retrieval and analysis of The Dean Trust’s management information and education data, with a particular focus on the Secondary phase. The role will provide accurate, consistent and insightful analysis of assessment, examination, census, attendance and performance data, supporting school improvement, statutory compliance and inspection readiness.


Key responsibilities:


To support the Head of Data & Insights with their work to report systematically to Trustees, Governors, the Executive Team and to key external organisations e.g. RSC, to show progress and attainment of pupils across their respective key stage(s) data

Ensure Secondary Schools are supported through the ICFP process, working with Senior Leaders to identify opportunities for improvement

Ensure School Timetabler’s are able to produce robust school timetables that provide a strong educational offering for all pupils across all secondary schools - raising any concerns, or opportunities with the Head of Data & Insights and School based SLT

Lead the Secondary Phase Data & Insights Team to deliver service excellence through regular quality assurance data checks, identification and resolution of emerging trends before they impact on school performance

Ability to interpret complex data, identify gaps and trends, and translate findings into clear, actionable insights to help drive school improvement with a particular emphasis on Secondary Phase


For more information about the role please contact Chief Information Officer Mike Ward on mike@thedeantrust.co.uk


Thank you again for your interest in working for The Dean Trust. We look forward to hearing from you.


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.



Benefits

Annual Leave
Generous annual leave entitlement for non-teaching employees.
Cycle to Work Scheme
This scheme allows Dean Trust Employees to purchase a bike and/or accessories through a salary deduction scheme.
Employee Assistance Programme
Free and confidential counselling service available 24/7.
Family Friendly Policies and Leave of Absence
Free places to school-run Holiday, Breakfast and After School Clubs
Health Care Cash Plan
We are excited to be part of the Simply Health Care Cash Plan. The Trust will fund membership for all employees to receive money back on healthcare services.
Preferential Admission
Employees with two years at the Trust will benefit from preferential admissions arrangements for their children.
Recognition Awards
Financial awards in recognition of long serving employees.
The Believe Learning Institute
Access to high-quality professional learning and development

Qualifications

5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalentessential
(grade 4-9) or equivalent

Skills

Personal Attributes

Dedicatedessential
Integrityessential

About Us

The Dean Trust Central

Mike Ward

mike@thedeantrust.co.uk

Cecil Avenue
Sale
Cheshire
M33 5BP

Safeguarding Information

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.


This post involves working with children, young people, vulnerable adults or is a position of trust. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are ‘protected’ and are not subject to disclosure to employers, and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found at the Disclosure and Barring Service website (www.gov.uk/dbs). Any failure to disclose the appropriate information could result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the organisation. Please note that a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position.