Data Officer

Data Officer

Location: Ark Kings Academy

Open to discussion for 2 days of hybrid-working

Salary: Ark Support Scale 7, Pay Points 14-24 Outside London, £29,540-£35,412 pro rata

Actual Salary: £27,147.26-£32,543.63

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm, 40 weeks per year

Contract: Permanent

Closing date: 9:00am on 30^th June 2026

Start date: 1^st September 2026

 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.

• Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
• Twice as many training days as standard.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers
• Interest-free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
• Gym discounts – offering up to 40%.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.
• Free soup in Autumn/Winter terms
• Free fruit in Spring/Summer terms
• Staff wellbeing events

We are an all-through school serving the local community with pupils from Nursery - Year 11. Our mission is to create a school in which every child thrives, academically and socially.

Over the past 2 years we have made remarkable progress, moving from an Inadequate Ofsted rating to a Good. This achievement reflects the dedication and hard work of our staff with Ofsted commenting that pupils “understand the high expectations that staff have for them and strive to meet with”. The strengths of our school include:

• Behaviour: Our pupils know the school rules of, ‘ready, respectful and safe’ and demonstrate these qualities in their behaviour towards each other and their teachers.
• An ambitious curriculum: Our well-sequenced curriculum, spanning early years to Year 11, ensures that all pupils, including those with special educational needs, receive a high-quality education.
• Reading strength: Our effective teaching strategies empower pupils to become fluent readers, setting them up for success in their academic journey.
• Personal development: At Ark Kings Academy, we prioritize personal development, preparing our pupils for their future roles as responsible citizens.
• Attendance: Our pupils and parents recognise the importance of high attendance, and at secondary, we sit above the national average.