Systems Web Developer

Systems Web Developer  

Blackpool Sixth is an outstanding college specialising in 16-19 education and we have an exciting opportunity for a Systems Web Developer to join our team. This permanent position is well suited to you if you have excellent IT and technical skills including knowledge of programming with web-based languages such as PHP, Javascript etc. and you are looking to advance a career in a thriving and supportive workplace. 

Working within the MIS and Exams department you will work closely with others in the team to develop and maintain our existing innovative and dynamic in-house systems.  There are a number of new curriculum initiatives emerging that will require significant changes to the way the college operates and particularly it's systems, so there will be an opportunity to work individually on specific projects.  The team’s driving vision is to provide high-quality systems and reports that support the delivery of an exceptional learning experience to our students.

A day in the role of Systems Web Developer could see you

• designing and delivering intelligent and innovative solutions to make data more meaningful for curriculum staff and senior leaders 
• assisting in, and responding to, help desk requests from users experiencing issues with the core web-based data interface 
• working with team colleagues to continue to improve MI systems integration and effective information delivery 

Do you have an honours degree in a technical subject or equivalent experience? Do you have excellent IT and technical skills? Do you have a creative flair and commitment to innovate? If you have answered yes to these questions then click here https://jobs.blackpoolsixth.ac.uk/job-vacancies to apply now, you can also see the job description, person specification and find out a little more about the college.  

Closing date: 9am on 23rd April

Interviews: 30th April or 1st May (the date will be confirmed following shortlisting)     

The health and wellbeing of our staff is important to us, we have recently launched a health and wellbeing group whose mission is to help create a healthy working environment for staff and students through the promotion of a healthy and balanced lifestyle.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of a protected characteristic, or is disadvantaged by any conditions or any related individual requirements.

All staff will be carefully selected using recruitment and selection procedures designed to emphasise the college’s commitment to safeguarding. All posts, including volunteers, are subject to enhanced DBS clearance. Due to the number of applications we get for each post, we will only be able to contact you should you be shortlisted for interview.