Data and Timetable Officer - The Brooksbank School

Schools
Secondary Schools
The Brooksbank School
37, Term Time only plus 10 days. Start Date: ASAP depending on notice
1
Calderdale and surrounding areas
Permanent
Grade E (Point 12-15)
Actual salary: £21,670 - £22,892 (pay award pending)

Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of The Brooksbank School.

The Brooksbank School is entering an exciting new chapter as it starts its journey with the Together Learning Trust, a highly respected local multi-academy trust; a close family of local schools with one aim – to deliver extraordinary education for every child, every day. As a result, a new opportunity has arisen for a friendly, organized and committed Data Support Assistant to join our expanding data team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience of school MIS systems and data analysis to work with our Director of Data & KPI Metrics, supporting the senior leadership team and colleagues across the wider school and Trust with all aspects of data gathering, analysis, reporting and timetable development. If you like to put your own stamp on things, this could be for you because you will play a key role in the development of efficient and reliable data gathering systems and procedures.

What we are looking for:

  • It is essential that you have gained at least grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics
  • Previous experience of working with and interpreting data is required, including an awareness of data protection legislation.
  • It would be advantageous if you have experience using Arbor, Timetabler and Power BI – or other similar systems.

In addition to the above, we’re looking for someone who is self-driven and wants to deliver the best service. It’s important that you can demonstrate a solution’s focused attitude, maintaining a positive outlook and work well in a team.

What you’ll get in return?

You’ll be joining a school and Trust which is all about putting staff first – with numerous wellbeing initiatives and social events to enjoy each term!

In addition to this you will benefit from:

  • West Yorkshire Pension Fund – one of the best pension schemes in the country.
  • Term-time Only working with flexibility around the additional days to be worked.
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Free Parking
  • An onsite Gym
  • Employee assistance programme

More about the role, you will:

  • Work as part of a wider team to maintain the School’s MIS, ensuring that data is up to date, accurate and accessible.
  • Support the development of efficient and reliable data-gathering systems and procedures, ensuring School and Trust deadlines are met.
  • Update data management and storage systems, in order to ensure data is up to date, accurate and accessible.
  • Provide staff training and guidance in the use of the School’s MIS and other related pieces of software.
  • Support data analysis, using the School’s MIS and Microsoft Office software.
  • Develop and maintain the school’s reporting system, producing reports to support the work of colleagues.
  • Provide software support to staff and resolve any issues with software publishers.
  • Use product knowledge and expertise to contribute to the development of the whole academy timetable.
  • Work with SLT colleagues to coordinate the provision of accurate timetables for students and staff at the start of the academic year, and to support the resolution of problems and timetable amendments throughout the year.
  • Liaise with, provide information for, and process data from outside agencies.
  • Be responsible for monitoring information within the academy’s MIS, producing reports when required.
  • Produce, collate and arrange distribution of student assessment reports.
  • Establish and maintain records and design mark sheets for data input, supporting the work of colleagues across the school.
  • Assist colleagues within the support and administrative teams with their work as required.
  • Undertake year-end routines relating to leavers, admissions and the new year’s timetable.
  • Support with exam administration (internal and external) under the direction of the Data Director.

Please download or request a copy of the Job Pack for more information.

If this all sounds like you, please apply by visiting Tes.com. If you wish to ask any questions about the role, please contact Claire Washington at cwashington@bbs.calderdale.sch.uk

Closing Date: 9.00am Friday 31st March 2023.

Interview: W/C 17th April 2023.

At the Brooksbank School we are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to behave in a way that supports this commitment and are subject to an enhanced DBS check. Please be aware that it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

31 March 2023, 9:00 AM

Important Information

This vacancy is closed to applications.