Data Administrator; TV

Blue Coat Church of England Academy

Data Administrator

35 hours per week

NJC 7-11 (dependant on experience) Indicative Salary (Point 7= £21,482 - Point 11-£22,896)

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our experienced and established data team, in a new and exciting role. Flexibility over working hours will be required to meet the needs of the school. We would be keen to support the successful candidate to work towards a suitable apprenticeship or other accredited qualifications related to the role.

We are looking to add capacity to our excellent data team, providing an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to learn and gain the knowledge, skills and experience to make a positive contribution to this important area of the school’s work. Previous experience is not required – we are looking for the right person with good IT skills (particularly Excel) who is able to learn “on the job” and to be part of a friendly and successful school in a role which is an integral part of Blue Coat’s daily operation.

We require staff who are excited by this opportunity and who are ready to embrace this challenge, supporting us in delivering a great school for our local community. For all of us, staff, Governors, children and parents, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to make a difference to students’ lives.

The school has been rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted, most recently in January 2023.

Blue Coat Church of England Academy is an inclusive school where kindness flourishes. The school’s values include wisdom, service, endurance and hope. The school’s culture is rooted in these values. There are positive relationships between staff and pupils. Staff know their pupils well, and pupils feel cared for. Staff have high expectations, and pupils live up to these. Leaders are committed to all pupils becoming successful and active citizens.

The school celebrates diversity and meets the needs of all pupils. Many pupils and staff told inspectors, ‘We are proud to be a part of the Blue Coat family.’

Blue Coat Church of England Academy is one of the oldest educational establishments in Walsall, is well‑respected and valued by the community it serves. The school is very proud of the family ethos which pervades all aspects of its work, which is grounded in Christian values. The school has recently been awarded the Rights Respecting Schools Gold Award, demonstrating our commitment to embedding the principles of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child into our ethos and curriculum.

In order to be considered for interview, you must fully complete the application form and demonstrate your ability to meet the requirements outlined in the job description. The application form must be completed in full and C.V.s cannot be accepted. Please refer to school website for an application for and job description.

Closing date:
Thursday 12th March 2026 at 11am

Interviews (in person):
Wednesday 18th March 2026

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Blue Coat Church of England Academy is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. This post is subject to enhanced DBS disclosure and a ‘prohibition from teaching’ check will be completed for all applicants. We are committed to the active promotion of equal opportunities and welcome applications from all backgrounds.