Strategic Data Manager

We are a small but expanding MAT that is seeking a Strategic Data Manager to lead our talented Data Service. Our motto is ‘Stronger Together’ and the successful candidate will make our Data Service deliver this for our schools. There are currently two schools in the Trust, Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys, a highly successful all-inclusive boys’ school with a co-educational offer at Post 16, and the newly built Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls, that is already making huge strides in the education arena. The schools pride themselves on a culture of high standards from staff and pupils. They are demanding yet rewarding schools where students and staff feel valued and supported.

The successful candidate will be responsible to the COO/Director of Innovation & Systems and will be responsible for the operational management and strategic development of the use of data throughout the Trust.  The successful candidate will lead on all aspects of data collection, analysis, and dissemination to ensure accurate planning of teaching and learning and assessment of student progress.  Applicants will need to produce detailed reporting relating to data trends in both written and verbal format which can be understood by a wide range of users across the Trust.

The successful applicant will need to develop data systems, both strategic and operational, and develop the Trust’s Data Service as a model of excellent practice and a sought-after Central Service which empowers the leaders in all schools within the Trust. A desire to keep up to date with the latest research and innovation is essential to help the Trust remain at the forefront of leading excellence in this field.

Applicants should have a professional appearance and attitude and will be able to deal with all stakeholders with flair and confidence. They should also have strong interpersonal skills and demonstrate high levels of attention to detail.  This role is as much about leading people as it is about managing data and the successful candidate will be skilled at motivating a team and ensuring that all members work to their strengths.  Excellent organisation and communication are vital skills that will enable all stakeholders to feel supported by the Data Service.

 As a member of staff at PolyMAT, we can offer you:

• Opportunities for career progression

• A competitive salary

• Excellent professional development

• A contributory pension scheme

• An employee assistance programme

• Season ticket loans

• Finders fees for personal introductions of staff that we employ

• Excellent catering facilities

PolyMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all trustees, staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, along with other relevant employment checks, including overseas criminal background checks, where applicable. All new trustees, employees and volunteers will be required to undertake safeguarding training on induction which will be regularly updated in line with statutory guidance.

The Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Details of the role and the application form are available on the PolyMAT website

The closing date for applications is Monday 1 February 2021. Interviews will be scheduled to take place remotely week commencing 8 February 2021.