Data and Performance Officer (Schools)

£37,881 - £39,759 pa inclusive

Grade 8

Are you passionate about using data to improve outcomes for children and young people? Do you thrive in a role where your analytical skills can directly support better decision-making, service improvement, and school performance?

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of high-quality data, insight and intelligence across children’s services. You will play a key role in supporting schools, services, and senior leaders by ensuring that data is accurate, timely, and used effectively to drive improvement.

Ealing Council has an exciting opportunity for a Data and Performance Officer (Schools) to join our Schools Data, Performance and Intelligence team. The post holder will support the delivery of statutory data returns, high-quality analysis, and performance reporting across education services, including school improvement and school place planning.

In this role, you will work collaboratively with colleagues across the Council, schools, and external partners to ensure data is robust, compliant, and informs service priorities and outcomes.

We strive to create communities where everyone can live a long, happy and healthy life, full of pride and identity. We aim to ensure every child can reach their potential and achieve their ambitions.

The Data and Performance Officer (Schools) role will involve:

Supporting the development and maintenance of data systems and reporting arrangements to meet service needs
Collecting, extracting, cleansing and analysing data to support high-quality reporting and insight
Supporting the collection and submission of statutory returns, ensuring deadlines and data quality standards are met
Working with schools to ensure accurate and timely submission of performance data across nearly 100 education settings
Producing management information, analysis and reports to support decision-making, service improvement and planning
Contributing to school reports and performance data provided through the Ealing Learning Partnership
Supporting quality assurance processes, including validation, audits and inspections
Interpreting policy, legislative and operational requirements and supporting the development of data systems and reporting solutions
Collaborating with ICT, system providers, and stakeholders to improve data systems and information flows
Ensuring all data handling complies with GDPR and maintains the highest standards of confidentiality

Our ideal Data and Performance Officer (Schools) will have:

Strong IT skills, including experience with databases and data analysis tools
Basic analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and produce clear insights
Experience working with large datasets and management information systems
Ability to support the translation of legislative and business requirements into data solutions
Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
Effective communication skills, including the ability to present data and findings to different audiences
Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders, including schools and senior leaders
Knowledge of education policy and school accountability frameworks
Experience in a data, performance or intelligence role within a local authority or similar environment

Why join us?

You’ll be part of a high-performing team that plays a critical role in supporting education services, improving outcomes for children and young people, and ensuring statutory requirements are met.

This role offers a strong opportunity to develop your analytical skills, gain experience in statutory returns and education data systems, and contribute to meaningful improvements across the borough.

You must have the right to work in the UK. Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested at the interview stage.

It is an exciting time to join us, here at Ealing Council. If you would like to make a positive difference to our residents and borough, then we’re looking forward to hearing from you.

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Ealing Council is committed to creating good jobs and delivering on its connected communities’ agenda. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive.

We therefore welcome applications from all residents of the borough, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are entering the employment market in the early stages of their career and mid-career professionals, who are currently underrepresented in Ealing’s workforce.

Please note all applications will be determined on merit.

This role is subject to Ealing’s enhanced vetting process.

Closing date: 16 August 2026

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