Data Assistant

We are seeking to appoint a highly organised and detail-oriented Data Assistant to support the delivery of accurate, timely, and high-quality data services across Place Partnership. Working as part of our Data Shared Services function, the successful candidate will play an important operational role in maintaining the accuracy of pupil and curriculum data, supporting academies with routine data processes, and assisting with statutory returns and reporting activities.

The role requires excellent administrative and organisational skills, alongside confidence working with data and IT systems. Based at Sir Thomas Wharton academy, working collaboratively across the Trust, the Data Assistant will support a range of operational data services, including data collection and validation, admissions and enrolment processes, statutory returns, routine reporting, and academy support requests. Working closely with the Trust Data Lead and wider Data Shared Services Team, they will help maintain accurate and reliable information, escalating service desk requests where necessary and contributing to a high-quality service for academies.

The successful candidate will be proactive, conscientious and committed to maintaining high standards of accuracy. They will be confident working with data, resolving routine issues, and building positive relationships with academy colleagues. With a strong focus on customer service, organisation and attention to detail, they will play a key role in supporting the effective operation of the Trust's data services.

The successful candidate will be:

• Experienced in data entry, administration or a similar role.

• Competent in Microsoft Excel and confident working with data and digital systems.

• Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.

• An effective communicator, able to build positive relationships with colleagues across academies and central teams.

• Accurate and methodical in their approach to handling and validating data.

• Calm and adaptable, with the ability to remain organised and effective during busy periods.

• Professional, reliable and able to handle sensitive information confidentially.

• Proactive and willing to learn new systems and processes.

• A collaborative team player who enjoys supporting colleagues and contributing to shared objectives.

About Place Partnership

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking and ambitious organisation, driven by a genuine passion for the wellbeing, care and education of young people.

Place Partnership represents the voluntary merger of two strong and successful Trusts in South and West Yorkshire: Maltby Learning Trust, established in 2014, and Accord Multi Academy Trust, founded in 2016. Both organisations shared a clear ambition - to grow our families of schools, extend the impact of our work, and ensure more children, families and communities could benefit from high-quality education. We recognise that by coming together, we will create a larger organisation with greater capacity to deliver exceptional learning experiences, strengthen school improvement, and contribute more meaningfully to the wider education system. From 1 September 2026, we will comprise 12 academies, supporting children and young people from early years through to Post 16.

We treat people with care and compassion, building belonging, and hold high expectations because everyone matters. We recognise that our people are our greatest strength, and as such, we offer a comprehensive suite of benefits as part of our commitment to wellbeing and professional growth. For full details, please see our recruitment pack.

Further Information

Visits are warmly welcomed and can be arranged. For further details regarding this opportunity, for an informal discussion regarding the role or to arrange a visit, please do not hesitate to contact HR@maltbylearningtrust.com 

Closing Date: Monday 10th August at 9:00am

Place Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, further details of which can be found at https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

Place Partnership is committed to providing a culture of inclusion, respect and equity of opportunity that attracts, supports, and retains high quality colleagues from all backgrounds and across all job roles.

Candidates will always be shortlisted based on the content of application against the job description and essential criteria without access to the personal details information.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Place Partnership reserves the right to interview sooner than the specified dates above. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

Benefits:

Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme and CPD