Introduction
Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey within an educational community that values increasing opportunities and improving outcomes for our students? We are looking for a Data Science apprentice to join the Operational Excellence Team.
About the Employer
As one Trust we share a common purpose: a social mobility and social justice mission to change our communities through the very best equitable education. We aim to enable children and young people to fulfil their potential, thrive in the world of work, and make a positive contribution to the local, national and international community. We are particularly committed to students who are under‑served and under‑resourced, prioritising those with special educational needs and disabilities or who are more likely to face discrimination. Our work is rooted in the West Midlands, where we lead the sector with innovative solutions to the challenges faced by students and families.
What You’ll Do
- Assist in the collection and organisation of raw data from various sources to support data‑driven leadership.
- Learn to transform data into usable formats, ensuring it is ready for decision‑making processes.
- Collaborate with the team to validate data quality and maintain clean, accurate datasets for reliable insights.
- Gain exposure to database administration tasks; monitor and optimise database performance for efficiency.
- Learn about data modelling techniques and contribute to the development of data pipelines to streamline processes.
- Document processes, procedures, and best practices, and assist in creating data‑related reports to communicate findings effectively.
Training Outcome
The department leads strategic transformation projects, develops trust‑wide digital capability, strengthens communication and engagement, and ensures that technology and data are used purposefully to improve experiences for staff, pupils and families. By combining this expertise with a strong understanding of education, the team helps schools focus on what matters most and supports every child to thrive. Operational Excellence is not simply a support function; it is a catalyst for innovation, continuous improvement and sustainable organisational growth.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical thinking
- Team working
- Initiative
Qualifications
- Essential – GCSE English (grade 4 or above)
- Essential – GCSE Maths (grade 5 or above)
- Essential – A Level in any subject except Citizenship Skills, General, Critic; grades B, B, C acceptable
Course Information
- Course: Data Scientist (Integrated Degree)
- Level: 6
- Route: Digital Apprenticeship
- Degree Level: 6
Working Arrangements
- Working week: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (with some flexibility)
- Expected duration: 3 years 6 months
- Training provider: University of Nottingham, The
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