Data Analyst Apprentice
Launch your career in data analytics with a hands on apprenticeship at Whickham School. Working across HR, Finance and School Operations, you'll learn how data drives decision making while developing valuable analytical and administrative skills that will prepare you for a successful career in data and business intelligence.
Role
Working as part of our Support Services Team, you'll use data to help improve the way the school operates while supporting a range of business functions.
You will:
- Collect, validate and analyse data from a range of school systems.
- Produce dashboards, reports and visualisations to support operational and strategic decision making.
- Identify trends and patterns in areas such as attendance, staffing, finance and school performance.
- Support managers by producing regular and ad-hoc reports to answer business questions.
- Maintain accurate records and ensure data is managed securely in line with GDPR.
- Assist with routine finance administration including processing purchase orders, invoices and maintaining financial records.
- Support the wider administration of the Business Team when required.
- Work with colleagues across the school to understand reporting requirements and improve data quality.
- Learn to use a range of analytical tools and software to manipulate and present data.
- Develop recommendations based on evidence to help improve business performance.
Training
The successful apprentice will complete the Level 4 Data Analyst Apprenticeship Standard.
Training will combine practical workplace experience with structured off the job learning delivered by the apprenticeship provider. The apprentice will develop skills in data analysis, reporting, data visualisation, statistics, business intelligence, data governance and stakeholder communication while applying these skills in a real working environment.
Training will be delivered through a combination of workplace learning, online learning and tutor led sessions, with regular reviews and support from both the training provider and workplace mentor.
This apprenticeship provides an excellent foundation for a career in data analysis, business intelligence, finance, HR analytics or operational management. Subject to performance and business needs, there may be opportunities for permanent employment at Whickham School. We are committed to developing talent and supporting further professional qualifications and career progression.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Data analyst (level 4)
- Training Provider
- CITY OF SUNDERLAND COLLEGE
- Working Week
- Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.
- Expected Duration
- 2 Years
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Friday, 7th August 2026
- Start Date
- Tuesday, 1st September 2026
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
- Curious and eager to learn
Qualifications
- English GCSE, grade 4-9 (Essential)
- Maths GCSE, grade 4-9 (Essential)