·         Permanent, Term Time Only plus 5 additional days

·         Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week

·         Salary NJC Grade PO1, Scale Points 27 - 30, £39,481 - £42,123  per annum

·         Actual Salary £33,914 - £36,183per annum 

·         Required for September 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint a dedicated and experienced Data Manager to join our Catholic Academy Trust at St Mary’s Menston Catholic Voluntary Academy and St John Fisher Catholic High School, Harrogate. The role offers flexibility in working arrangements, including the option to work across both school sites as well as some hybrid working from home.

St. Mary’s Menston and St John Fisher Harrogate are popular and highly successful schools.  The schools are part of the Bishop Wheeler Catholic Academy Trust which consists of 2 high schools and 14 primary schools. 

We are looking for someone who:

• Is detail driven and organised.
• Has a strong background in data management.
• Has excellent IT skills.
• Will collaborate with teachers and administrative staff to ensure data integrity and security.
• Will contribute to the continuous improvement of data management practices within the school.
• Is able to use their initiative and work flexibly supported by a strong team.
• Is an excellent communicator, able to liaise successfully with children, colleagues and parents. 

What we can offer you: 

• Friendly and welcoming schools where excellence is valued and celebrated.
• Children who are enthusiastic, positive and prepared to work hard.
• Strong and effective links with parents / carers and the local community.
• Employee discount scheme (offering cycle to work scheme, gym membership, money saving offers across hundreds of the UK’s favourite high-street and online retailers, home and electrical items).
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (Education Support).
• Generous pension contribution managed by the West Yorkshire Pension Fund.
• A supportive organisation with the commitment to professional development and wellbeing. 

Should you wish to make further enquiries about the post, please email hr@bwcat.org in the first instance.

The Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy for applications or withdraw the vacancy at any time at its absolute discretion.

• Closing Date: Monday 6 July 2026, 12 noon 
• Interviews: It is anticipated that interviews will take place shortly afterwards

The Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy for applications or withdraw the vacancy at any time at its absolute discretion. 

St Mary’s is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. 

In line with KCSiE 2025, we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any matters that are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview.

This role is based in the UK. 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, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

We value diversity and seek a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.