School Data Manager
The North School
Kent
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Kent Range (to be confirmed dependent on experience)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- July 2019
- Apply by:
- 28 March 2019
Job overview
DATA MANAGER
37hrs per week / Term time, plus 20 additional days
The North School is seeking to appoint a dedicated and experienced Data Manager with responsibility for the management of student data including assessment information as well as supporting with data and timetable inputting. The role is an extremely valued position within the school and one that plays a pivotal role in the success of our students.
The responsibilities of this role include:
• Gathering, maintaining and analysing school data and providing reports for the Senior Leadership Team and Governors.
• Using SIMS to set up student target grades.
• Responsible for overseeing the completion of statutory returns, eg the School Census, for the County Council and Government.
• Providing advice and training to staff on the use of SIMS and the interpretation and use of data.
• Responsible for overseeing the inputting and scheduling of timetables in SIMS in partnership with the Senior Leadership Team.
• Responsibility for setting up and updating SIMS Assessment Manager, including overseeing the production of class marksheets and student reports.
• Uploading and monitoring reporting data on the school’s chosen package, eg SISRA.
In order to apply for this role it is essential that you have:
• Excellent skills and experience using Excel, Microsoft Office packages and SIMS.
• Experience working within a similar role, especially within a school environment.
• Experience of data management.
• The ability to build and maintain excellent professional relationships with colleagues.
• Experience in the use of software to support data management functions.
• Experience of planning and prioritising your own workload and managing competing demands.
If you have experience of working with ICT effectively and using systems to produce management information and manipulate data we would be delighted to hear from you.
The North School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Any successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure by the Disclosure & Barring Service.
The North School is an Equal Opportunities Employer
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About The North School
THE NORTH SCHOOL
The North School is a mixed high school which currently has approximately 1200 students on roll from years 7 to 11 and including a thriving Sixth Form.
The school was rebuild approximately ten years ago and has bright, modern, well equipped classrooms with lots of facilities, including a large car park.
The North School boasts the oldest school farm in Kent which is well stocked with all types of animals from cows to a tarantula and has a thriving and successful Young Farmers Club. The farm is situated within the school's Environment and Landbased Centre which also includes a fully functioning climbing wall.
The town of Ashford itself offers superb transport links to London and Europe and easy access to the Kent Coast. Ashford International station, from which you can catch the high-speed train to London St Pancras taking just 37 minutes or the Eurostar to Paris, is a mere 20 minute walk from the school. The Eurotunnel is 30 minutes from Ashford, or the port of Dover 40 minutes, both accessible via the M20 which you can also access easily from Ashford.
Ashford has grown in its popularity over the years as a destination for those to live and work. Originally a historic market town, it has recently seen a surge in development with plenty of accessible housing. It is also a popular destination for shoppers, with the McArthur Glenn Designer Outlet also just a stone's throw from the school. The town also offers many leisure facilities, including a Leisure Centre, two cinemas, plenty of gyms and many varied and interesting restaurants both in the town and surrounding areas.
There are several very good primary schools both within the town, local boroughs and surrounding villages , alongside excellent medical facilities and a large hospital, The William Harvey, with A&E facilities.
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