Pudsey Grammar School

Pudsey Grammar School is a thriving secondary school and sixth form educating students aged 11-18. Established in 1905, our school boasts a long and proud history combined with a modern, state-of-the-art building designed to inspire learning and achievement. We are heavily oversubscribed with 1,350 students in the main school and 250 in the sixth form.

Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024, we were proudly selected as a National Behaviour Hub School in 2022. As part of the Leeds Teaching Hubs, we offer outstanding opportunities for continuing professional development (CPD), enabling our staff to grow and thrive in their careers. At Pudsey Grammar, we are committed to fostering a supportive and dynamic environment where both students and staff succeed.

Job Title:  Data Lead - Permanent

Hours and working pattern:  37 hpw, plus 10 training days 8.00am-4.15pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00am to 2.30pm Fridays)

Grade:  P01, point 27 - 30

Salary:  £38,220 - £40,777 FTE (£33,866 - £36,132 Actual)

Start date: ASAP

We are seeking to appoint a highly skilled Data Lead to join our team on a permanent basis, supporting the school during a period of change in how data is managed and delivered.

The school is currently trialing an outsourced data model, working with an external provider to deliver core technical data processing and statutory submissions. This role has been created to ensure the school retains strong in-house ownership, coordination and quality assurance of data during this period and to help shape the future approach.

The Role

The Data Lead will be the school’s single in-school point of accountability for data, acting as the key liaison between the school and the external data provider. The postholder will:

- Coordinate, monitor and quality-assure all data activity delivered under the SLA
- Lead on the preparation, checking and validation of statutory data collections, including the School Census
- Produce high-quality analysis and reporting for senior leaders and governors, working with assessment data across KS3, KS4 and KS5
- Lead the development, design and ongoing maintenance of in-house data systems and reporting tools not covered by the SLA, including Power BI reports linked to the core MIS to support behaviour, attendance and inclusion
- Work accurately and calmly to tight deadlines, particularly during peak data periods

The role also plays a key coordinating role in GDPR and data protection matters, working under the guidance of the Director of Operations and in partnership with the school’s external Data Protection Officer. This includes collating information and supporting responses to data protection queries, incidents and Subject Access Requests.

Candidates need to demonstrate

·         Significant experience working with secondary school data in England

·         Strong experience of KS3, KS4 and KS5 assessment data

·         Proven experience of producing clear, impactful reports and analysis for senior leadership

·         Experience working with external data providers or outsourced services

·         Experience developing or maintaining in-house reporting tools or dashboards (e.g. Power BI)

·         Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage completing priorities and deadlines

·         A commitment to:

o   Working in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, prevent and our safeguarding and child protection policies)

o   Working with the designated safeguarding lead (DSL) to promote the best interests of students, including sharing concerns where necessary

o   Promoting the safeguarding of all students in the school

Why work at Pudsey Grammar School?

·         Be part of a rapidly improving school

·         Work for an organisation which has staff wellbeing as its core

·         Embrace the opportunity to play a key part in the continuing transformation of the school

·         Play a key role in shaping how data is managed during an important period of change

·         Have genuine influence over systems, processes and reporting
Work in a supportive, professional environment that values accuracy, clarity and purpose

·         Work closely with senior leaders in a large, ambitious secondary school

·         Work alongside hub-schools in the Yorkshire and Humber region and University College London, with access to high quality Teaching and Learning training, networking events, CPD

·         Belong to a supportive organisation which prides itself on high standards for staff and students

·         Work in an award-winning state of art building

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.  If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an on-line search will be conducted.  This includes only information publicly available on-line.

We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.

Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply for this position.

Application Process

Should you wish to apply for this position, please see below:

·         Please be aware that we do not accept Curriculum Vitaes. 

·         In support of your application, you may include a covering letter.  This should be in addition to the completed application form.

·         Application form and full job description can be found on the school website: www.pudseygrammar.co.uk  vacancies – My New Term link

Closing date for applications:  Monday 16^th March 2026 at 8.00am

Successful candidates will be contacted directly with details of the interview.

Interview date: TBC