SIMS Manager (Maternity Cover)

Whitgift is a leading independent day and boarding school for boys, with approximately 1460 pupils including over one hundred boarding pupils and flexi boarding pupils.  It is set in an attractive 48-acre parkland site in South Croydon enjoying excellent links to London, Surrey and the south coast.  

We are seeking to appoint a SIMS Manager who has experience of School SIMS system at both user and technical levels.  The successful candidate will have the ability to work independently using your own initiative as well as part of a busy and supportive team.  The post holder will understand and be responsive to the needs of the School and be able to adapt systems to meet the needs of the business. The ability to explain complex technical concepts to peers and end-users is essential.  A high level of customer service, patience and advanced operating knowledge of Microsoft Office skills are required.  Experience of SIMS SOLUS3, Windows Server and SQL, Virtual Learning Environments (FireFly), 4MATRIX and an understanding of the requirements of ICT in a school environment would be desirable.  The position is available from mid-January 2019.  

In return we offer a generous salary and benefits package including a money purchase pension scheme (plus Life Assurance Cover), Employee Discount Club, discounted school fees for the Foundation Schools, discounted off-peak membership at our on-site gym (Nuffield Health), membership of a healthcare plan, a range of family-friendly benefits and season ticket loan.  

We welcome applications from all sectors of our community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our student intake.  

From the School’s vacancy page advert, select the white 'Documents available' button at the top left for further information about the role and the skills required.  To apply, select the green 'Apply' button on the top right for the online application form.  For any queries, please telephone Human Resources Department on 020 8688 9222 or e-mail SchoolHR@whitgift.co.uk .  

Applications will be reviewed daily and interviews may occur at any stage after applications are received so we invite interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.     

                                                              Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 2nd December 2018.   

Whitgift School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service