Schools Data Protection Officer

SCHOOL DATA PROTECTION OFFICER 

Part time (25 hours per week/40 weeks per year) 

AP&T Scale PO1, Point 33  

St Mary Magdalene C of E School works in partnership with Christ Church C of E Primary (East Greenwich), Christ Church C of E Primary (Shooters Hill), Bishop John Robinson C of E Primary, St Alfege with St Peter’s C of E Primary, St Margaret’s C of E Primary and Eltham C of E Primary to form the Alliance of Greenwich Anglican Schools (AGAS).   

AGAS are currently recruiting for a School Data Protection Officer (SDPO) to ensure good practice in data protection, safeguarding, health and safety and governance across our schools.  The successful candidate will be instrumental in the implementation of the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and therefore, knowledge of this legislation would be an advantage.      

The successful candidate will work closely with all AGAS schools to develop, embed and ensure policies and processes are robust and effective, ensuring that data protection is adhered to in all areas.  You will deliver high quality training to all colleagues, including governors, to ensure that they are fully aware of their responsibilities and take an active role in promoting best practice across all AGAS schools.  

The role offers a combination of school-based/home-based working with flexible hours and ad hoc overtime in the event of any breach of data regulation.  This is a new, diverse role which will provide an exciting opportunity to work with some of the best schools in the Royal Borough of Greenwich.  

The successful candidate will be: 

• able to work independently and autonomously with minimal supervision (essential)

• able to prioritise tasks effectively and to work under pressure (essential)

• able to work with excellent attention to detail (essential)

• committed to maintaining confidentiality at all times (essential)

• able to explain complex information to a non-specialist audience (essential)

• experienced in managing data protection compliance/law (desirable)

• educated to degree level or have relevant professional experience (desirable)

• experienced in using SIMS (School Information Management System) (desirable)

We can offer: 

• a supportive leadership team and vibrant professional community 

• quality training  

• a commitment to continuing professional development 

• positive school culture which believes in distributed/collaborative leadership 

• a supportive, Christian ethos across our school communities 

• a personal Apple MacBook  

• flexible working hours & a combination of school-based/home-based working  

Closing Date: 13th April 2018 

Interview Date:   To be confirmed  

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to show they share this commitment; enhanced criminal records bureau disclosure is required for all staff.  

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted & invited to attend interview.