Data Analysis + Learning Technology Lead

We are looking for an experienced digital leader who can design our data management systems and learning technology so they can produce powerful insights into learning and support progress at LSA.

As a rapidly developing new 6th form with exceptional access to digital technology, we want someone who has a passion for the power of data and technology to radically enhance education.  We see the use of performance data at the heart of delivering outstanding results and see digital learning technology as a platform to level the playing field for all students whilst creating dynamic learning experiences.

Ideally you will combine a technical competence for handling large sets of data with an authentic interest in how we can use performance data and digital learning technology to transform education.

This role has two main components: which you will lead:

Data Management - this will require you to use existing data management systems and create new ones where needed to collect and report performance data. Implementing new automations where possible to ensure maximise impact for the lowest workload demands on staff. LSA currently uses Arbor as a central MIS with reporting built in google sheets.  This element of the role will be essential for providing the SLT and wider school with performance data including student grades tracking, value added, attendance, teaching and learning metrics etc. The candidate must have an excellent working knowledge of the Google Workspace platform, familiarity with Google Apps Script / Javascript and must be familiar with school MIS platforms.

E-Learning - LSA has exceptional access to learning technologies.  This part of the role will require you to help us leverage the potential of the technology we have to hand.  Our curriculum is entirely cloud based, students have 1:1 ipads, every classroom has interactive screens, amongst many other exciting technologies, such as piloting use of VR for professional behaviours training in the classroom and using video recorded lessons to develop teaching practice.  We need someone who will firstly help administer these to ensure they are being used effectively and secondly to research and pilot innovative uses for these technologies to ensure that LSA students reap the most benefit from these technologies as possible.

This is a new role for the organisation and is an exciting opportunity to build on the excellent start we have made with the freedom to create truly class leading data systems and e-learning experiences at a dynamic institution. We genuinely believe LSA has the potential to be not just the best Film + Television school in the country but also a sector leader in our use of data, analytics and learning technologies to support progress.

We are interested in applicants from a wide range of fields.  We are open to teachers who want to step into E-learning and are technically excellent, or you may be from a more traditional data management background, but have a love for learning technology and want to invest in helping support LSA to get the most out of the digital learning technologies we have.