Trust Data and Insights Lead
| Posting date: | 21 April 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 May 2026 |
| Location: | Nottingham, Not recorded, NG8 5PN |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 8f32cf9d-dec1-491b-8fe8-c1f8962bbaf7 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The role in a nutshell
A rare opportunity to build something that matters This is a founding leadership role for someone to build a trust-wide data & insights function from the ground up and see their work make a tangible difference to pupils and schools. As the Trust’s Data & Insights Lead, you will be responsible for creating a single source of truth for trust-wide data, turning information from school systems into clear, trusted insight that supports strategic and operational decision-making. Working closely with the CEO, Executive Leaders and Principals, the post holder will design and operate simple, reliable data flows; deliver early, high-impact insight focused on improving outcomes for pupils and colleagues; and build a strong data culture rooted in trust, transparency and ethical use.
The candidate
The ideal candidate will be a hands-on data and business intelligence professional, motivated by the opportunity to build a trust-wide data and insights function from the ground up. They will bring strong experience in designing and managing data pipelines, data modelling and dashboard development, using tools such as Power BI (or similar), SQL, and Power Query/SSIS or Python. They will also be confident working across the full data life cycle from data extraction and transformation through to insight and reporting. Taking a pragmatic, MVP-led approach, focused on delivering early value and iterating based on real-world use, the ideal candidate will have a proven ability to turn complex data into clear, actionable insight that supports effective decision-making at trust, academy and pupil group level. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, building confidence and trust in the data, alongside a strong understanding of data quality, governance and documentation, embedding robust standards and transparency from day one. Organised, proactive and comfortable working as the founding member of a new function, they will be values-driven, using data ethically and always focused on improving outcomes for pupils. We welcome applications from everyone who believes they meet the expectations of the role regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith, or disability. To ensure that our staff composition is representative of the communities we serve, applications from groups who are 3 currently under-represented in education including people with disabilities and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are particularly encouraged.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer the chance to build a high-impact function from the ground up with visible outcomes for pupils and staff. We prioritise your personal growth receiving professional development both within the Trust from the CEO, the Central Executive Team and Trust wide Senior Leaders to external training courses.
The position attracts an excellent remuneration package including a competitive salary, pension scheme, health assured programme with access to mental health, financial and family support (EAP) and the Cycle Scheme salary sacrifice. You will also receive Mental Health First Aid Training.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
The role in a nutshell
A rare opportunity to build something that matters This is a founding leadership role for someone to build a trust-wide data & insights function from the ground up and see their work make a tangible difference to pupils and schools. As the Trust’s Data & Insights Lead, you will be responsible for creating a single source of truth for trust-wide data, turning information from school systems into clear, trusted insight that supports strategic and operational decision-making. Working closely with the CEO, Executive Leaders and Principals, the post holder will design and operate simple, reliable data flows; deliver early, high-impact insight focused on improving outcomes for pupils and colleagues; and build a strong data culture rooted in trust, transparency and ethical use.
The candidate
The ideal candidate will be a hands-on data and business intelligence professional, motivated by the opportunity to build a trust-wide data and insights function from the ground up. They will bring strong experience in designing and managing data pipelines, data modelling and dashboard development, using tools such as Power BI (or similar), SQL, and Power Query/SSIS or Python. They will also be confident working across the full data life cycle from data extraction and transformation through to insight and reporting. Taking a pragmatic, MVP-led approach, focused on delivering early value and iterating based on real-world use, the ideal candidate will have a proven ability to turn complex data into clear, actionable insight that supports effective decision-making at trust, academy and pupil group level. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, building confidence and trust in the data, alongside a strong understanding of data quality, governance and documentation, embedding robust standards and transparency from day one. Organised, proactive and comfortable working as the founding member of a new function, they will be values-driven, using data ethically and always focused on improving outcomes for pupils. We welcome applications from everyone who believes they meet the expectations of the role regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith, or disability. To ensure that our staff composition is representative of the communities we serve, applications from groups who are 3 currently under-represented in education including people with disabilities and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are particularly encouraged.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer the chance to build a high-impact function from the ground up with visible outcomes for pupils and staff. We prioritise your personal growth receiving professional development both within the Trust from the CEO, the Central Executive Team and Trust wide Senior Leaders to external training courses.
The position attracts an excellent remuneration package including a competitive salary, pension scheme, health assured programme with access to mental health, financial and family support (EAP) and the Cycle Scheme salary sacrifice. You will also receive Mental Health First Aid Training.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.