Apprentice Data Analyst - Level 4

Your Opportunity 

We are looking to recruit an Apprentice Trust Data Analyst to join our Trust team in September. Working with the Trust Data Manager, the role of the Apprentice Data Analyst is to collect, organise and study data to provide education and business insight. Working with different services across a range of internal and external systems, you will support the aggregation of multiple data sets to enable the analytical study on that data. You will produce accessible data insights for a wide range of audiences, up to and including Executive and Trust level, using specialist analytical tools. The successful candidate will be based in the GLF Head Office in Banstead.

Applicants must be willing to commit to the apprenticeship course that will run for 18 months, where you will learn on the job and have 20% dedicated study time. Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship you will be recognised for entry onto the Register of IT Technicians confirming SFIA level 3 professional competence and those completing the apprenticeship are eligible to apply for registration. This is a Level 4 apprenticeship.

Please refer to the attached Candidate Pack for more information about the role. 

About GLF

GLF Schools currently has 40 schools located in Surrey, Wokingham, Croydon, Oxfordshire and West Sussex. Our vision is to raise the aspirations and achievement of all children within the GLF family of schools. We believe that every child in our schools can achieve the highest academic standards whilst enjoying a vibrant, challenging and rich curriculum. Whilst operating as a part of a family, each school exists in its own right maintaining its own unique characteristics and individual identity.

What we are looking for

• A creative thinker
• Logical in your approach
• Excellent IT skills
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Willingness to complete an Apprenticeship

Thrive in a career at GLF Schools

GLF Schools is a dynamic, forward thinking and rapidly expanding Academy Trust with many career opportunities for new and existing staff. Each school in our Trust has its own individual identity, while benefiting from the expertise that comes from dedicated and experienced regional and Trust teams. Our schools serve to meet the needs of its own local community yet all are united in their core purpose of providing an outstanding educational experience. GLF Schools has a generous employment offer which allows our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish. Our offer includes:

• Continuous Professional Development
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Flexible Working
• Staff Wellbeing
• Career Pathways and Talent Management
• Staff Benefits
• Community and Collaboration
• Valued Worker Scheme 

The Details

Salary - £12,000 FTE

Hours - 36 hours a week, 52 weeks a year

Start Date - 1st September 2020

Close date for applications - 14th August 2020 12pm

Interview Date - TBC -interviews will take place via video call

Safeguarding Statement:

GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. We particularly welcome applicants from under- represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

We also reserve to right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.

Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.