Data Officer

What skills and experience we're looking for

Be part of a truly ‘Good’ school now striving to be ‘Outstanding’ with a dedicated staff team.

About the role:

You will be instrumental in our vision “At Ark Kings Academy, every individual will develop the character to thrive in life, education and employment.”

To lead and manage the school’s data systems, reporting processes, timetabling, and statutory returns, ensuring the integrity, accuracy, accessibility, and strategic use of data across the school.

The postholder will be responsible for the effective administration and development of Bromcom and associated systems, providing accurate and timely analysis of attendance, behaviour, assessment, academic progress, outcomes, and contextual data to support school improvement, operational efficiency, and compliance with statutory requirements.

To contribute to a workplace culture which has safeguarding and child protection at its heart.

What the school offers its staff

Why work for us?

Joining Ark Kings means becoming part of a network of education experts who are all united by the same purpose - a commitment to making a difference where it matters most. You will have the opportunity to come together with your peers locally, nationally and sometimes even internationally, to share resources, learning and good practice.

You’ll work with colleagues from different subjects, schools and regions, and have the chance to take on network-wide responsibilities such as leading programmes or training.

v Our salaries are 2.5% higher than main pay scale.

-Twice the number of training days as standard.

-Generous pension scheme – a salary average defined benefit pension scheme, meaning you build up a guaranteed amount in your pension, payable for every year of your retirement.

-Access to Ark Rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers.

-Interest-free loans – up to £5,000 available for season tickets or to buy a bicycle.

-Gym discounts – offering up to 40% off your local gym.

-Access to the Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support services.

-Free soup in Autumn/Winter terms

-Free fruit in Spring/Summer terms

-Staff wellbeing events termly

Ark Kings are deeply committed to staff wellbeing and work-life balance, which is why we offer an additional leave of absence day for personal commitments, along with a two-week October half-term—providing our staff with extra time to rest, recharge, and maintain a healthy work-life balance. These initiatives, alongside our comprehensive support systems, contribute to our well above national average benchmark for staff wellbeing and workload, as highlighted in our latest staff survey. By prioritising the wellbeing of our team, we foster a positive and supportive working environment where staff feel valued, motivated, and empowered to deliver their best for our pupils.

Commitment to safeguarding

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.