We are seeking a talented and motivated data specialist to join our dynamic team.  This position is pivotal in enhancing our ability to craft and develop insightful data visualisations that inform strategic decisions across our Trust.  You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to leverage business intelligence and implement engaging data visualisations that provide clear and actionable insights.

You will play a critical role in transforming how we leverage data to achieve strategic objectives. Your expertise in creating compelling visual narratives from complex data will be instrumental in empowering our team and driving the Trust forward.

Experience in the education sector is not essential, although strong skills in data management and data visualisation are vital.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and Development: Create engaging and informative data visualisations that simplify complex datasets for better understanding and decision-making.
• Data Management: Gather, clean, and consolidate data from various sources into a central data resource, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and accessibility across the trust.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the Trust  Data Manager, Trust Leaders and other key stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into effective visual solutions.
• Data Interpretation: Interpret data trends and patterns to support strategic planning and operational improvements within the Trust.
• Technology Implementation: Utilise industry-standard tools and technology to develop interactive dashboards and reports that drive informed decision-making.

We are interested in hearing from people who:

• Are self-motivated, efficient, ambitious and highly organised.
• Are a proactive and creative thinker with the ability to generate new ideas.
• Have a commitment to supporting the work of passionate education professionals.

Our Offer:

• Continuous Development: We value our people. Collegial working at all levels is central to our culture. High quality induction training and ongoing professional development support are guaranteed.
• Inclusivity: We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
• Innovation: We encourage creativity and innovation. We believe in the power of teamwork and encourage open communication and idea-sharing.
• Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible working and hybrid working arrangements to support our employees’ well-being.
• Competitive Benefits Package: including local government pension scheme, generous annual leave entitlement and other benefits culture of continuous improvement across the trust. By shortening the timeframe between data provision and decision-making, we aim to streamline processes and improve responsiveness.

To further enhance efficiency, we will explore opportunities for greater automation in data collection and analysis. Building organisational capacity for visualising, interpreting, and acting upon data meaningfully is a key priority. Through targeted training and guidance, we aim to strengthen understanding, data literacy, and a culture of curiosity that encourages staff to question, challenge, and explore data insights critically. By promoting broader access to data sources and carefully considering authorship and interaction at different levels, we will foster a self-serving, collaborative, data-informed culture that helps leaders and stakeholders hone in on the signal amidst all the noise and supports our wider mission to make a positive impact on the lives of all our young people.

About Wellspring

Wellspring is a highly successful Academy Trust, well-known for its inclusive approach and unwavering social purpose commitments. Over its twelve years of operation, the Trust has proudly maintained a record of never permanently excluding a single student. As the largest mixed sector Trust in the region, Wellspring is soon to be a community of thirty-eight schools across the North of England. Our passion for social equity drives us to ensure that every young person in our care, regardless of their background or challenges, has access to high-quality education.

We believe that highly effective schools are those that consider all essential elements of a thriving and safe learning environment. We combine expert business planning with our in-depth knowledge of schools to provide sector leading assurance and support. This involves a holistic, long-term evaluation of performance, integrating educational outcomes with comprehensive measures to assess our effectiveness. Through rich business intelligence, we evaluate school effectiveness holistically, considering workforce insights, health and safety, financial sustainability, governance effectiveness and environments alongside classroom practices and outcomes.

Wellspring is dedicated to fostering innovation, inspiring transformation, and cultivating a culture of collaboration for the betterment of all. Through our inclusive practices, we aim to break down barriers and ensure that all individuals have the chance to succeed, fostering a sense of belonging and unity within our communities.

Applications

We welcome informal conversation with Peter Atherton, Trust Data Manager at p.atherton@wellspringacademies.org.uk

Wellspring Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks.

References will be requested and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates, prior to attendance at interview. Further pre-employment checks, including prohibition from teaching, childcare disqualification and section 128 checks, if deemed relevant for the role, will be completed for the successful candidate upon acceptance of the post.

We are committed to equal opportunities and to promoting diversity. We want our people to reflect the diversity of our communities, and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, especially from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries you have resided in, if you are the preferred candidate for the post.