Data, Assessment, and MIS Officer

Term Time Only + 10 additional days

37 hours per week

Grade 7 SCP 19-23 Actual Starting Salary Grade £28,652 (FTE Salary £32,061 – £34,434) 

About this Role

Crofton Academy is seeking to appoint a motivated and data individual to join our team on a full time basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an analytical individual with strong information management skills to play a vital role in supporting our Academy.

The Role

Reporting to the Assistant Headteacher - Outcomes, you will be responsible for the effective organisation, analysis and presentation of data to a wide range of audiences, including but not limited to Teachers, Governors and the Senior Leadership Team. This will include being the point of contact for the academy’s management information system (MIS). 

A tour of school for prospective candidates will take place on Monday 13th July at 4pm. Please email Kim Hinchcliffe at recruitment@croftonacademy.org.uk to confirm your attendance. 

The successful candidate will:

• Ensure that data is collected, input, analysed and interpreted accurately for presentation to a wide variety of stakeholders. 

• Work with the Senior Leadership Team to create an effective and robust Academy timetable.

• Be able to advise and guide staff in the use of the Academy’s data systems.  

• Have strong communication skills with the ability to work on your own initiative and to tight deadlines. 

• Have a methodical and consistent approach to the organisation of the workload. 

You will be/have: 

• A good communicator with excellent analytical and organisational skills. 

• Able to work under pressure and prioritise tasks effectively. 

• Flexible and hardworking. 

• Be able to demonstrate the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships.

• Are committed to the vision and values of Crofton Academy/Castleford Trust.

Closing Date for Applications: 1pm Wednesday 15th July 2026.

Shortlisting and Interviews: Shortlisting will take place following the closing date, with interviews likely to take place w/c 20th July 2026.

References: References will be taken up shortly after shortlisting and prior to interview using the contact details you supply on your application.

School Visits & Informal Discussions: We strongly encourage prospective candidates to visit the school, or to contact if you have any questions regarding the position. 

Equal Opportunities: Castleford Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership. Castleford Trust welcomes applications from anyone who meets the criteria for the role.

Safeguarding and DBS Clearance: Castleford Trust are committed to promoting safeguarding and the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Therefore, all appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and an enhanced DBS check.