Arbor and Data Manager - Full-time/Part-time - Special Needs Position

Goldwyn School, Ashford

• Ref:KCC886-7041-417S
• Posted:03/09/2025
• Pay:Kent Scheme (dependent upon experience)
• Start Date:ASAP
• App Close Date:23/09/2025 at 10:00
• Interviews:TBC

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Are you an experienced Arbor user? Do you thrive on making systems work smarter and more efficiently for schools? We’re looking for someone just like you to strengthen our team with someone who brings an expertise in Arbor MIS and school data management. We seek to appoint someone with:

✅ Several years of hands-on experience using Arbor

✅ A strong track record of managing, analysing, and reporting on school data

✅ Ideally, an understanding of SEN (Special Educational Needs) data or experience working in a SEN school environment

If you're an Arbor expert with a strong understanding of school operations and a passion for using data and systems to drive improvement, whether you're currently in a data, systems, or management role, we’d love to hear from you.

 About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Arbor MIS Specialist to support and enhance our use of our Arbor Management Information System. This is a flexible opportunity for someone with a strong background in school data management to help us improve how we collect, manage, and use data - particularly in a Special Educational Needs (SEN) setting.

Working hours and salary are subject to discussion and will be determined based on the experience and suitability of the successful candidate.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Manage and maintain the school’s Arbor MIS platform, ensuring effective use, data accuracy, functionality, and compliance.
• Configure and optimise Arbor modules (e.g. attendance, behaviour, assessments, communications)
• Lead on data reporting and analysis, including custom reports and dashboards for SLT, staff, and governors, and lead or support in data meetings.
• Support statutory returns including school census and DfE submissions
• Provide training and support to staff on Arbor usage and best practices
• Collaborate with leadership and admin teams to improve data workflows and decision-making
• Assisting with curriculum data, timetabling support, and student enrolments
• Support the integration and management of SEN data, EHCPs, and provision mapping
• Act main point of contact, as the School Data Protection Lead, for data protection matters,

 What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience using Arbor MIS in a school or trust setting
• Strong understanding of school data processes and statutory requirements
• Proven ability to manage and analyse complex data sets
• Experience supporting staff and stakeholders in using MIS systems
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills

Desirable

• Experience working in or supporting SEN schools
• Familiarity with SEN data and provision tracking
• Skills in Power BI, Excel, or other data analysis tools
• Experience with data migrations and system transitions

Why Join Goldwyn?

Goldwyn School is a unique and rewarding place to work. We are a multi-site, outstanding SEMH provision with a strong commitment to inclusion, innovation, and professional development. You will be joining a supportive and forward-thinking team, with opportunities to make a real difference in the lives of our students.

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed and encouraged when we re-open in September. Please contact Tina Brobyn, HR Manager: tina.brobyn@goldwyn.kent.sch.uk

Information about the school

Goldwyn School is a Kent Maintained Foundation Special School for students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, proudly rated Outstanding by Ofsted (October 2022). We operate across five unique sites in Ashford and Folkestone, each offering a tailored educational pathway to meet the diverse and complex needs of our students.

We are an aspirational and inspirational school, committed to nurturing the potential of every young person. Our inclusive ethos is underpinned by research-led, trauma-informed, and nurturing practices, ensuring that every student feels safe, supported, and empowered to succeed.

Our Sites: Each of our five sites offers a tailored educational pathway, ensuring that every student receives the support and opportunities they need to thrive: • Goldwyn Ashford - Great Chart, Ashford (TN23 3BT) • Goldwyn Folkestone - Parkfield Road, Folkestone (CT19 5BY) • Goldwyn Vocational Centre - Leacon Road, Ashford (TN23 4FB) • Goldwyn Plus - Beaver Lane, Ashford (TN23 5NX) • Goldwyn Nurture Hub – School Lane, Hothfield, Ashford (TN26 1HA)

Our Vision and Values: Our school community is built on the vision: Aspire ∙ Empower ∙ Achieve. We promote a culture where every member of our community demonstrates: • Resilience - Overcoming barriers with creativity and independence • Empathy - Caring for ourselves and others, fostering respect and belonging • Aiming - Striving to reach our full potential • Commitment - Dedicated to success, growth, and opportunity • Heart - Passionate about making a difference, championing equality and inclusion

Why Work at Goldwyn? “Goldwyn is a family; a truly supportive unit.” - School Governor

At Goldwyn, our staff are our superpower. We believe that a supported and valued team is essential to delivering the best education for our students. Here’s what makes Goldwyn a great place to work:

• A values-driven culture that shapes everything we do • A strong, dynamic leadership team offering coaching and mentorship • A collaborative environment that encourages innovation and shared learning • A rich CPD programme, including accredited training and leadership development • A strong focus on staff wellbeing with initiatives like: - Employee Assistance Programme (confidential counselling, legal advice, and more) - Free flu vaccinations - Free parking at all sites - Generous pension scheme - Kent Scheme Rewards

Leading the Way in SEMH Education As part of the KSENT Trust, Goldwyn staff benefit from opportunities to engage in practitioner research, school-to-school support, and national-level collaboration. We are proud to be at the forefront of SEMH education, shaping best practices and making a real difference in the lives of young people.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Kerry Greene
• Address:Godinton Lane, Great Chart, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3BT
• Telephone: 01233 622958
• Email: tina.brobyn@goldwyn.kent.sch.uk

Fax: 01233 662177

Documents

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• Job Description
• Person Specification Arbor and Data Manager