Data Lead Manager

Working With Us

Harris Academy Orpington opened in September 2016, joining the highly successful Federation of Harris academies in London and the senior leaders here are experienced in creating and running great schools and that is what we are doing in BR5.  We are a community school that serves families in and around Orpington and we are well on our way towards providing an outstanding education for the students who come here. We want out students to succeed and have choices in their lives; to take control of their futures and achieve beyond their dreams. We are ambitious, tenacious and enterprising and committed to helping our students succeed. Our work as a Health Science Specialist school, with students being given access to recognised professional qualifications, work experience and careers is unique and is designed to help and support the whole community who are regularly invited into the Academy to hear from guest speakers.  

We have the most incredible facilities; with brand new science labs, 3 Main Halls, Dance Studios, 3 Astro Turfs, Drama Studios, dedicated Art and DT blocks, we are incredibly proud of the work that our students do here. We have developed a curriculum that is ambitious and broad. We believe in the need to nurture an appreciation of human creativity and achievement and have designed a curriculum that does just that.

We aim to ensure that every student is inspired and supported to achieve his/her personal best and learning comes first. Our motto is “Together We Can” and if you are interested in joining us, we would be very keen to meet you.

Main Areas of Responsibility

Your responsibilities will include:

• Setting the vision and strategic direction of using data effectively, reliably and to improve operating performance
• Ensuring we are always OFSTED ready at every point in the Academic year and that data presented is accurate
• Leading on the Academy website compliance and maintenance
• Leading, designing and implementing analysis and tracking of all aspects of student performance, including pupil premium and enrichment analysis
• Leading on all parental reporting, ensuring that reporting to parents is accurate and clear, managing access and ensuring security of all communications
• Overseeing the behaviour management system, recording, and reporting to ensure that leaders have the data they need to support learning
• Leading CPD on the effective use of the MIS
• The accurate collation and return of school and school workforce censuses
• Being the MIS and data expert for all staff in the Academy
• Overseeing all MIS/data software upgrades within the Academy
• Finding creative and innovative solutions to solve problems and improve efficiency
• Sharing best practice across the Federation
• Managing all data systems across the Academy, including seating plans and Power BI
• Creating the whole school timetable in eTimetable

What We are Looking For

We would welcome your application if you have:

• English and Mathematics GCSE or equivalent
• Degree or equivalent
• Knowledge of the examination system and procedures
• Knowledge of Microsoft software
• Knowledge of National curriculum
• Three years’ experience of working in an inner-city school or educational establishment
• Experience in a similar role
• The ability to communicate with students from a range of different backgrounds
• Strong skills in the use of databases, with the ability to produce user friendly data
• The ability to recruit, organise and manage exam invigilators

For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.

Applying for this Position

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, electric car scheme, and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.