Data Officer - Waltham Cross, United Kingdom - Goffs Academy

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DATA OFFICER - JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:
Data Officer


LOCATION:
Core base at Goffs-Churchgate Academy. Work in other Trust schools as required


GRADE/HOURS:

Term Time plus 4 Weeks

Core hours: 8.00am-4.00pm - flexibility may be required on occasion, in line with the needs of the business.


Salary:
H8


PURPOSE:

  • To support the work of the Trust's Data/Business Analysis Function in the collection and analyse of school attendance and performance data
  • To produce clear, concise, accurate data information reports
  • To deliver a range of data systems and services across the organisation
  • To ensure that statutory data returns (e.g. census) are accurate and submitted on time for each school in the Trust
  • To ensure data integrity and GDPR compliance is maintained at all times

REPORTING TO:
Trust Data Manager


STAFF REPORTING TO JOB HOLDER:
Junior Data Officer


CONTACTS WITHIN THE TRUST:

  • Teaching and support staff members across the Trust
  • School Principals and Senior Leadership Teams
  • Trust leadership including the CEO, VCEO and Executive Leadership Team
  • Local Academy Board (LAB) members and Trustees

CONTACTS OUTSIDE OF THE TRUST:

  • School software support agencies
  • Department for Education
  • Training service providers
  • Other educational institutions

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Collate and process data accurately from a range of sources
  • Check/validate data to ensure accuracy
  • Format data to facilitate processing
  • Manage, maintain and develop the data systems used across the Trust (including internal data tracking systems) to ensure the information is up to date, accurate, accessible and meets the needs of each school
  • Effectively navigate the school Management Information System (Arbor) to source and export student information
  • Manage the student target setting process for each school in the Trust
  • Present data for review using suitable methods to support effective analysis
  • Support the analysis of data, communicating outcomes and identifying trends
  • Support in the completion of all statutory returns including the Census and Early Years Funding Return for each school in the Trust
  • Provide data support and training for staff at all levels across the Trust
  • Provide a key point of contact for queries relating to data tracking and reporting for staff at all levels across the Trust
  • Access and navigate external data sources to obtain county and national statistics for comparison against the Trust data
  • Keep up to date with all latest developments regarding school's data, including school performance data, census and other statutory data reporting processes
  • Respond to educational developments affecting data management and analysis of student data
  • Ensure appropriate systems and procedures are in place for the Trust to remain data compliant with all data protection legislation, particularly GDPR
  • Other data related activities as directed by the Trust Data Manager and Trust Effectiveness Advisor
  • Work within school policies and procedures
  • Act as an ambassador for the Trust, creating a positive and professional image for all stakeholders

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

  • Experience of working as a Data Officer/Manager in a Secondary and/or Primary setting
  • Experience of working with Arbor or another similar school Management Information System
  • Experience of Microsoft Office Applications (Word and Excel including knowledge of advanced formulas)
  • Experience of webbased data analysis systems (Sisra Analytics or similar programme)
  • Knowledge and understanding of different types of educational data and its use within the business
  • Knowledge of current schoolspecific statutory and regulatory reporting requirements
  • Knowledge of how to efficiently collect, present and analyse data to ensure impactful use within the business
  • Knowledge of the importance of confidentiality and respect for school data, and compliance with all data protection regulations
  • The need to follow the policies, systems and procedures of the Trust
  • Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines on multiple projects
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and work flexibility as part of a team
  • Effective verbal, presentation, and written communication skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and analytical abilities
Evidence through a DBS check and recruitment process of suitability for working with children


Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified.


Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from a manager to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description.

Employees are expected to be courteous to colleagues and provide a welcoming environment for visitors and telephone callers.

The Trust will endeavor to make any necessary reasonable adjustments to the job and the working environment to enabl
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