AddressBUC11269
Permanent
Full Time
Enhanced with Barred List
14 Mar 2024, 11 p.m.
15 Apr 2024
recruit@alfristonschool.com
Overview
We are looking for an experienced Data Administrator to take responsibility of the school’s Management Information System (MIS) and assist with the administration of students’ school assessments and the SEN annual review process.
The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role, be highly competent in using school MIS or database systems along with the use of Microsoft Suites. You will demonstrate the capacity to thrive in a fast-paced environment and have an organised, methodical and systematic approach to work.
This is a great opportunity to join a friendly, hard-working team supporting the administrative functions of the school.
Term time only
Salary Type: Bucks pay
Salary details: Bucks Pay Range 4 ISN 21–25 £26,477 - £28,645 Pro Rata, Actual Salary £20,876 - £22,585 (depending on experience)
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 37 Hours Per Week
Closing date: 15/04/2024 12:00
Interviews to be held: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Start date: As soon as possible
To Apply: Please visit our website www.alfristonschool.com to download and complete the ‘non-teaching’ application form, please send a supporting cover letter with your application. All applications are to be sent via email to recruit@alfristonschool.com for the attention of Mrs Ellie Davison.
If you would like to make an informal visit, please contact Mrs Ellie Davison who will be delighted to arrange this for you.
About us
Alfriston is an outstanding Special School with Academy status for girls aged 11-19 with moderate learning difficulties and speech and language and communication difficulties. We currently have 150 girls on roll. All the pupils have an Education Health Care Plan and are taught in small groups and with additional support. Our staff are specialist subject teachers and are experienced in working with a range of special needs and abilities. Pupils attend Alfriston from all over Buckinghamshire and some neighbouring counties. We also have weekly boarding provision for 20 pupils.
We consider the staff team as our most valuable resource. Training and development is a high priority in the school. There is also personal support given to staff to manage the diverse and challenging work needed to support pupils with significant special needs. At present there are 70 staff employed at the school working in the teaching, support, residential and administrative teams. We are proud of the excellent standard of education provided at Alfriston.
WHY WORK FOR ALFRISTON SCHOOL?
Alfriston School is based in Beaconsfield. The school benefits from outstanding modern facilities, all of our classrooms are fully equipped with interactive screens and access to class sets of laptops or iPads. All teachers are provided with a laptop that is renewed every three years. The school enjoys a recently modernised performing arts and music facilities that include the use of a dance studio, sound/recording studio and performance space, along with our exceptional sports facilities that caters for a range of indoor and outdoor activities including mountain biking, trampolining, cycling, football and many others.
Staff often remark that Alfriston it is a great place to work. Staff retention is high which we think reflects the supportive and friendly environment in which we work. Our pupils are inspirational and full of potential. Staff feel they are people “You just want to be with!” Having been rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted in July 2013 it was noted “The excellent personal and academic opportunities offered ensure that the school makes a huge difference to the lives of students. As a result, all groups achieve outstandingly well from their individual starting points.”
The school culture of teamwork and aspiration is reflected in the report where it states “The headteacher has a very ambitious vision for the school. Senior leaders and managers place a significant focus on improving staff performance through regular high-quality training and checks on their work. The governing body makes an excellent contribution to the school’s effectiveness and work tirelessly to raise achievement through its regular visits to check teaching and learning.”
Alfriston School also offers staff:
- A friendly working environment
- Supportive and caring colleagues
- Excellent opportunities for professional development
- Onsite parking
- Transport links (Chiltern Line and close to the M40)
- Discount on hire of selected school facilities
- Close to local amenities
www.alfristonschool.com
About the role
It is essential that the post-holder seeks to modernise current administration practice by being pro-active, showing initiative to identify areas for improvement and creating solutions to make improvements.
The post holder will be required to work flexibly, and will be expected to assist, or cover for others in the administration team from time to time.
The Data Administrator will be responsible for:
- The provision of effective information to track pupil progress and raise standards.
- To provide and maintain up to date and accurate records of assessment and curriculum on a timely basis, through the use of the school MIS.
- To administer the school’s management information system – specifically the students database ensuring the school maintains and develops accurate databases, to retrieve, enter, extract and output relevant information.
- The input and maintenance of student records and to complete statistical returns e.g. school census.
For further information on the roles and responsibilities involved in the position, please see the attached job description.
About you
- Experience of working in administration or data management
- Ability to prioritise work, cope with competing deadlines and use initiative in a variety of situations
- Good working knowledge of IT administration including maintaining and updating records on both internal and external systems
Desirable Experience
- Experience of working within an educational environment mainstream or special
- An understanding of school office systems, procedures and policies
Essential Knowledge and Skills
- Experience in Advanced use of ICT packages including Office 365
- Excellent interpersonal skills, both written and oral, and high standard of written and spoken English as well as telephone manner
- Knowledge and understanding of data analysis and ability to use data for both input and statistical review
- Ability to prioritise own workload and that of others
- Ability to communicate at all levels
- Excellent organisational skills
- Able to use initiative and work independently
Desirable Knowledge/Skills
- Experience in working with School Management Information Systems (MIS) or Databases – Arbor, SIMS etc.
Personal Qualities
- Confidentiality, tact and discretion combined with a calm personality and sound judgement
- Enthusiastic and approachable
- Positive and friendly personality
- Flexible and adaptable (to work and time)
- Sense of humour
- Commitment to professional development
- Hardworking and conscientious
- To show loyalty and commitment to the school
Other information
To Apply: Please visit our website www.alfristonschool.com to download and complete the ‘non-teaching’ application form, please send a supporting cover letter with your application. All applications are to be sent via email to recruit@alfristonschool.com for the attention of Mrs Ellie Davison.
If you would like to make an informal visit, please contact Mrs Ellie Davison who will be delighted to arrange this for you.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children which will be reflected throughout recruitment. The selected candidate will be required to provide suitable references and undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check before taking up the post.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:
- All unspent cautions and convictions cautions
- All adult cautions and spent convictions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance, the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) guidance or Ministry of Justice (MOJ) guidance (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).
It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.
