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SalaryHourly rate of pay: £16.37 - £17.78
Days and Hours of Work:
Monday - Friday
Flexi time is applicable, and starting and finishing times are flexible.
To start asap.
We require a flexible, self-motivated and enthusiastic person to join the Information and Research Team supporting the Principal Officer in the day–to-day operational management of relevant Education Management Information systems such as SEEMiS, Groupcall and the Parents portal, providing, advice support and training to school and local authority users in the local implementation and use of modules. The post holder will work closely with other team members to assist in the validity, robustness and data integrity of the Education Service’s statistical and statutory performance and management information and provide support in data provision and analysis. This includes assisting with the collation, validation and submission of statutory information for Scottish Government and other governing body statistical surveys and returns.
The role requires excellent MS Office skills, particularly Excel, to support data collection and analysis, assisting officers across the Education Service to target support, identify gaps and deliver continuous improvement.
The post holder should be customer focused, have excellent literacy, organisational and numeracy skills, and able to work and communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
Home Working Consideration
Applications for homeworking or hybrid working will be considered for this post, subject to a trial period and in accordance with East Lothian Council’s Home Working and Worksmart Policies which can be found here. Home or Hybrid working options can be discussed with candidates invited for interview. All applicants must live in the UK and will be expected to attend Council offices from time to time as required.
To assist in the management, development and implementation of Education’s management information systems and statistical information gathering in light of the National Improvement Framework, Pupil Equity Funding and 1140 hours. This will include undertaking research, data collection, analysis and report writing as well as supporting and facilitating consultation and engagement activities.
Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.
The ‘East Lothian Way’– values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.
Relevant Qualifications
Educated to Higher level, NC or SVQ 2 level in English and/or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and competencies gained through relevant experience.
Disclosure
The preferred candidate for this position may be subject to a Basic Disclosure provided by Disclosure Scotland prior to a formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.
Please note:
If a Disclosure check is required and you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will also be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.
For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link:
www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfo
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If you require further information about this vacancy, please call 01620 827868, or email us on recruitment@eastlothian.gov.uk
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