Trust Data Manager

37 hours per week • All year round • Flexible working patterns considered

We are looking for a Trust Data Manager to join our Central Services Team and become instrumental in leading the work of our Data team.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Trust MIS manager under the guidance of the Head of Data and Insights. You will support all MET schools in the production and analysis of our data requirements including pupil reports, timetables, and options choices and ensuring that MET schools are utilising our management information system consistently and to its fullest extent.

The successful candidate will possess:

• An Undergraduate degree.
• Demonstrable experience in a similar role within a school context.
• Knowledge and understanding of MIS packages in an educational context, particularly Assessment & Curriculum Modules.
• Excellent organisational and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Our ideal candidate will be:

• Proficient in Office 365 and other standard organisational systems.
• Able to take responsibility for own professional development.
• Self-led and able to manage competing demands and deadlines.
• Able to lead a team effectively.

The base location for the role will initially be Maiden Erlegh School in Reading, Crescent Road, Reading, however flexible working will be considered.

About Maiden Erlegh Trust:

Maiden Erlegh Trust is committed to developing a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative community of highly effective schools that deliver excellent education opportunities for the children and young people of the communities we serve. Through our work we will ensure that our children are equipped with the knowledge, skills and behaviours to deal with the demands of an ever-changing world. 

The Trust currently comprises 8 schools in the local area, with a variety of settings including primary, secondary, special and a PRU. As a Trust, we encourage professional development at all levels through the use of cross Trust networks to share best practice and ideas. We also actively encourage the promotion of staff to different roles within the Trust and to different settings in line with their career aspirations. Click Work @ Maiden Erlegh Trust to find out more information about why you should work for Maiden Erlegh Trust and to read testimonials from existing staff.

Benefits:

Further information about some of the staff benefits that Maiden Erlegh Trust offers its employees, can be found on our website HERE.

Staff Wellbeing is very important to us. As a member of Maiden Erlegh Trust staff these are just some of the examples of how we show our appreciation to staff:

• We operate a system of ‘ME days’ allowing staff to request an additional day off per year to attend special events such as children’s sports days & graduations, family and friends' weddings.
• CPD is available for all staff at all levels.
• Free flu vaccinations are offered to all staff.
• Free eye tests are provided for eligible staff.
• Breakfast and lunch provided for staff regularly, including on many INSET days and as a thank you throughout the year.

If you believe that this is an environment where you can thrive, develop and substantially contribute to an exciting future for our students, then you are encouraged to explore further by contacting recruitment@maidenerleghtrust.org  for a more detailed discussion, if required.

If you would like to have an informal chat with the hiring manager, please email our recruitment team on recruitment@maidenerleghtrust.org who can help organise this. 

Closing Date: 9am, Monday 4 December 2023

Interviews: w/c 11 December 2023

The Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.

We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and successful references.