Data Manager

36 hours per week, all year round (52.143 weeks)

Part time/Job share opportunities also considered

OUTL8-9, (26-30) - £38,934 - £42,324 FTE

 Do you want to join an outstanding Trust and want to be part of a team that is on an exciting journey? Astrum Multi Academy Trust is a highly respected trust formed in 2017 catering for pupils with a range of Complex Special Educational Needs and disabilities. We are seeking to appoint a Data Manager who is professional and dedicated. Our schools are all based across the London Borough of Redbridge and have great transport links from London and beyond.

 Astrum Multi Academy Trust is a well-established multi-academy trust within Redbridge, comprising of;

 Newbridge School, (an all through special school for pupils with a range of Severe and Complex Special Educational Needs) across 2 sites, and;

• Hatchside School, (opened in April 2021 and catering for EY/KS1/KS2 pupils with a range SEND) across 2 sites, with the newest site opening in January 2025.

 In addition to our schools, we are also working in partnership with BHRUT NHS Hospitals, the Local Authority and Project Search within King George Hospital. Project Search is a one-year internship programme for post-16 pupils with learning disabilities and/or autism, whose goal is competitive employment in the community. We believe that we have the best PEOPLE working for us who make these schools and provision amazing places for our pupils.

 The successful candidate will deliver an accurate, effective, and responsive data management service to all Trust schools and provisions, aimed at securing educational outcomes for pupils. This role includes the effective design, management, maintenance, monitoring, use, and analysis of core data and systems throughout the year. Additionally, the candidate will support other data-driven areas within the Trust, including central services, and collaborate with the IT team as needed.

 We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Data Manager to be a part of our Trust who is:

• A self-motivated and organised leader who is able to design and manage complex data systems, ensuring the accuracy and consistency of pupil records and progress data, experience with Power BI is desirable.
• Proactive and detail-orientated, with strong data analysis skills to design and produce meaningful reports, insights and recommendations for school-specific and Trust-wide data needs.
• Committed to supporting Astrum Multi Academy Trust by overseeing and improving data management processes and ensuring data accessibility and compliance across the Trust.
• A creative problem solver with the ability to develop innovative solutions
• A team player, who can share responsibility and actively contribute to team success.

 We are dedicated to providing a range of induction and continuing professional development opportunities to the successful candidate and look forward to hearing from applicants with suitable skills and experience.

Why join us?

• Employee Assistance & Wellbeing Programme
• Generous Pension Schemes
• Family-friendly working policies
• Extensive support and development opportunities
• Refer a friend scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Great location close to TfL Elizabeth and Central Lines
• And more…

Astrum values diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.    We celebrate and embrace unique individuality, background and heritage.

We are a ‘Disability Confident Employer’ and all our application forms hide your personal information so we can focus solely on your experience, skills and qualities. 

We believe in fostering a work environment that supports work-life balance. We are open to flexible working arrangements, including remote work, flexible hours, and part-time opportunities.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to actively share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches, in line with Safer Recruitment guidance and the need to maintain a safe culture.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date.  With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.