Data Lead

We are seeking to appoint a highly skilled Data Lead to join our team on a permanent basis, supporting the school during a period of change in how data is managed and delivered.

The school is currently trialing an outsourced data model, working with an external provider to deliver core technical data processing and statutory submissions. This role has been created to ensure the school retains strong in-house ownership, coordination and quality assurance of data during this period and to help shape the future approach.

The Role The Data Lead will be the school's single in-school point of accountability for data, acting as the key liaison between the school and the external data provider. The postholder will:

• Coordinate, monitor and quality-assure all data activity delivered under the SLA
• Lead on the preparation, checking and validation of statutory data collections, including the School Census
• Produce high-quality analysis and reporting for senior leaders and governors, working with assessment data across KS3, KS4 and KS5
• Lead the development, design and ongoing maintenance of in-house data systems and reporting tools not covered by the SLA, including Power BI reports linked to the core MIS to support behaviour, attendance and inclusion
• Work accurately and calmly to tight deadlines, particularly during peak data periods

The role also plays a key coordinating role in GDPR and data protection matters, working under the guidance of the Director of Operations and in partnership with the school's external Data Protection Officer. This includes collating information and supporting responses to data protection queries, incidents and Subject Access Requests.

Do you have experience in Power BI?, Significant experience working with secondary school data in England

Strong experience of KS3, KS4 and KS5 assessment data

Proven experience of producing clear, impactful reports and analysis for senior leadership

Experience working with external data providers or outsourced services

Experience developing or maintaining in-house reporting tools or dashboards (e.g. Power BI)

Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage completing priorities and deadlines

A commitment to:

o Working in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, prevent and our safeguarding and child protection policies)

o Working with the designated safeguarding lead (DSL) to promote the best interests of students, including sharing concerns where necessary

o Promoting the safeguarding of all students in the school

Pudsey Grammar School Pudsey Grammar School is a thriving secondary school and sixth form educating students aged 11-18. Established in 1905, our school boasts a long and proud history combined with a modern, state-of-the-art building designed to inspire learning and achievement. We are heavily oversubscribed with 1,350 students in the main school and 250 in the sixth form. Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024, we were proudly selected as a National Behaviour Hub School in 2022. As part of the Leeds Teaching Hubs, we offer outstanding opportunities for continuing professional development (CPD), enabling our staff to grow and thrive in their careers. At Pudsey Grammar, we are committed to fostering a supportive and dynamic environment where both students and staff succeed., Why work at Pudsey Grammar School? Be part of a rapidly improving school Work for an organisation which has staff wellbeing as its core Embrace the opportunity to play a key part in the continuing transformation of the school Play a key role in shaping how data is managed during an important period of change Have genuine influence over systems, processes and reporting Work in a supportive, professional environment that values accuracy, clarity and purpose Work closely with senior leaders in a large, ambitious secondary school Work alongside hub-schools in the Yorkshire and Humber region and University College London, with access to high quality Teaching and Learning training, networking events, CPD Belong to a supportive organisation which prides itself on high standards for staff and students Work in an award-winning state of art building