Data Officer

St Peter and St Paul are looking to recruit a new Data Officer with the passion and enthusiasm to make a positive impact on the young people at our school.

The Data Officer is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and effective use of all student and school data to support teaching, learning, and strategic decision-making. This role oversees the collection, management, and analysis of data across key systems (such as MIS, assessment platforms, and statutory returns) to enable compliance with statutory requirements and provide actionable insights that drive school improvement. The postholder will work collaboratively with senior leaders, teaching staff, and administrative teams to ensure data is timely, reliable, and used effectively to enhance outcomes for pupils.

Applications will not be accepted from previous applicants.

Our perfect candidate will:

• Be experienced in school data management and understand the importance of data accuracy and compliance
• Have strong ICT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel, with the ability to analyse and present data effectively
• Be equipped with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills to collaborate across teams and meet deadlines
• Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Be able to interpret data strategically to support school improvement and inform leadership decisions

This is a permanent position working 22 hours per week, term time plus 1 week in the summer to cover exams results periods.

Please read through the job description of a full and detailed overview of the role.

About us

St Peter and St Paul Catholic Voluntary Academy is located in Lincoln. We are an Ofsted-rated Good school.

We are part of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Trust, bringing together the 36 Catholic Primary and Secondary schools in Lincolnshire, Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire.

Why work for us:

We offer:

• An actual salary of £14,432 - £16,317 per annum (Band 4, SCP 11 - 17).
• Enthusiastic and ambitious children who are keen to learn.
• A team of talented and highly committed staff in a supportive working environment.
• Access to first-class CPD opportunities with a specialist support staff CPD programme.
• A highly supportive and ambitious Catholic Multi-Academy Trust Board and Governing Body.
• Professional assistance through our Employee Assistance Programme- emotional, financial and legal support to both you and your family by a team of qualified professionals.
• Health and wellbeing delivered through our occupational health provider.
• Staff discounts and a salary sacrifice scheme that includes a Cycle-to-work scheme.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed, please call the school office on 01522 871 400 to arrange this.

Closing Date: Monday 07 September 2026 at 9.00am

Interview date: To be confirmed

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks are required for successful applicants.

Our Trust strives to be a supportive, inclusive, caring, and positive community where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We are committed to cultivating an equitable working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect and where every individual can fulfil their potential.