Data Assistant (part-time)
Salary: £13,694.00 (FTE £29,013)
20 hours per week, term-time only plus 2 weeks with flexible working hours an option
As part of a busy, innovative, and vibrant team, we are seeking to appoint a Data Assistant to support to the collation, storage and management of pupil and school data to inform continuous school improvement. You will assist the Data Manager and work with key leaders in ensuring the data received from staff is accurate, timely and fit for purpose, and secure efficient turnaround of data, presenting it in appropriate formats for use by key stakeholders.
The Data and Assessment office deals with all aspects of the school’s assessment and management information system. There is a Data Lead and an Examinations Officer who work closely together to ensure the smooth running of all assessment and reporting systems. Data plays a huge part in the school’s commitment to securing the best outcomes for our students; therefore, this role is essential in securing the best in and from everyone. Additionally, there are opportunities (where appropriate/desired) for support staff to engage in student facing roles such as being a tutor, one to one academic mentoring and/or offering extra curricular activities. This would typically be in addition to the 20 hours for the data role.
Main duties will include:
· To maintain daily communications and positive relationships with key stakeholders.
· Manage school admissions and leavers on school management information system (MIS).
· Support the accurate and timely delivery of agreed data products.
· Working within a team environment and contributing positively to new solutions for more effective use of our data.
· Day to day support of the school’s main data systems.
Candidate will need the following essential skills:
· Able to work at pace towards multiple deadlines with no impact on the quality of outcomes.
· Be confident, solution focused and have a positive attitude.
· A self-starter, take initiative, think ahead and plan and amend work schedules as needed.
· Have confidence to work independently, using own innovative but also to seek help where needed.
· Have well-developed skills in the use of Office software, particularly Excel to a higher level such as knowledge of VLOOKUP’s, Data Validation, Pivot Tables.
· Has a high attention to detail, particularly across different data systems.
· Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively.
· Previous experience in a similar field.
· Ability to recognise and address errors in data in order to prevent inaccurate information being shared with key stakeholders including parents.
· Able to adapt quickly and learn new systems in a timely manner.
· When faced with problems are able to troubleshoot and either personally address or seek the help needed to resolve.
It would be Desirable Skills if candidates had the following skills:
· Experience of school management information systems such as Arbor.
We have a number of core benefits which include competitive rates of pay when compared to the maintained sector; access to a contributory pension scheme relevant to your role and enhanced parental leave policies. We also offer reduced gym membership to our on-site gym, reduced fees for the on-site nursery. There is a car leasing scheme and all staff can access ‘Perkbox and Westfield’ offering discounts in weekly shopping, high street stores and flights and holidays, we also offer all employees a Health Cash Plan. We are committed to ensuring our employees feel valued and appreciated. We offer ore pay, more time, and more support. We offer the best pay in the sector, three extra INSET days for planning, guaranteed personal days, great training for your career, and more. Teach with United Learning for a more rewarding career.
Further information can be viewed at or please contact Vicky Ovens ( vicky.ovens@theregisschool.co.uk ) with any questions you may have.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.
Closing date: Midnight Wednesday 22nd January 2025
Interviews: To be confirmed
The Regis School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all who work at the school to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).