Senior Data Analyst

THE DEAN TRUST CENTRAL
C/O ASHTON ON MERSEY SCHOOL
Cecil Avenue
Sale
M33 5BP
Telephone: 0161 973 1179
Website: https://thedeantrust.co.uk/

SENIOR DATA ANALYST - Start Date: As soon as possible
NJC Pay Band 7, SCP 2629 (£37,280£39,862 FTE)
Full-time 36.25 hours (Monday-Friday, 8.00am-4.00pm)
Permanent
Location: Candidates’ main office base will be at one of our Dean Trust sites; this is to be agreed at interview, but will be either Huyton, Manchester or Trafford
Regular travel between all Trust sites will be required as part of the role.

The Dean Trust is one of the North West's leading multi-academy trusts, educating thousands of children and young people across our family of primary and secondary schools. We are committed to delivering outstanding education through collaboration, innovation and high-quality support services that enable our schools to thrive.

As our Trust continues to grow, we are looking for an experienced, analytical and proactive Senior Data Analyst (Primary & Statutory) to join our central team. This is an exciting opportunity for a data professional who enjoys improving systems, supporting colleagues and using data to make a real difference to educational outcomes.

Working alongside the Trust MIS, Data & Exams Lead, you will play a key role in developing and maintaining our Trust-wide Management Information Systems, supporting schools with Bromcom, assessment and reporting, ensuring data accuracy and quality, and helping senior leaders make informed strategic decisions. You'll collaborate with school leaders and data teams across the Trust, providing expert support, training and guidance while helping to drive continuous improvement in our data systems and processes.

We are looking for someone who has:
Significant experience working with management information systems and complex data.
Excellent analytical skills and advanced Excel knowledge.
Experience maintaining accurate data and producing meaningful reports.
A proactive, organised and customer-focused approach.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Experience of working with school MIS systems, particularly Bromcom, is desirable.

A comprehensive employee benefits package, including wellbeing support and professional development opportunities.

The opportunity to work within a collaborative, ambitious and supportive Trust where your expertise will have a real impact.

If you're passionate about data, systems and supporting schools to achieve the very best outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

To Apply: https://thedeantrust.face-ed.co.uk/Emp/Campaign/DetailsEmpView?campaignRef=SCH-TDT-0288

We are an Equal Opportunities employer committed to ensuring inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates including those from underrepresented groups, and/or with protected characteristics.

The Dean Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.

Application Closing Date - Friday 24 July 2026 at 9.00 am
Interview Date - Monday 27 July 2026 at Lord Derby Academy, Seel Road, Huyton, L36 6DG