Job Introduction
Data Team Assistant (fixed term initially for 12 months with potential to become permanent)
15 hours per week (hours can be flexible to suit over two or three days per week), term time only
Grade C (£24,405-£25,430 FTE) / £8,486 - £8,842 actual salary
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and diligent person to join our hardworking and dedicated Data team in this newly created role.
The Data team has recently taken on additional tasks to support the drive to improve whole school attendance. We are now looking for someone to support us with the administration of Parental Absence Requests and Fixed Penalty Notices under the leadership of the Data Manager. The Data Team Assistant will also support record keeping for students with reduced timetables and for those attending alternative provision.
There may be the opportunity to offer support with other team tasks as the role develops.
This team’s main areas of responsibility include:
- The administration, maintenance and housekeeping of our current school systems which include SIMS, Class Charts and Edulink
- Assessment and reporting including the production of student reviews
- Data analysis systems for academic progress, attendance and behaviour
- Student and staff timetable changes
You will ideally have some knowledge and understanding of the education sector and/or experience of working within a school environment would be desirable.
Our ideal candidate will:
- Have a positive, can-do approach
- Exhibit high attention to detail and accuracy
- Be flexible, adaptable and open to new ideas
- Be able to work under their own initiative
- Have strong IT skills using Microsoft Office / Google suite (experience of working with school management information systems would be helpful)
In return, we can offer:
- A competitive salary with membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
- A commitment to managing staff workload and wellbeing
- A friendly and supportive working environment
- A commitment to opportunities for your professional development
Robert May’s School is a popular and over-subscribed 11-16 academy school, with the largest catchment area in Hampshire, and we are proud of our strong record of academic achievement. We recognise the importance of character and want to ensure that our young people leave us confident and capable, having achieved the best they can within and beyond the classroom.
We would welcome the opportunity for an informal discussion. For more information, please contact Lisa Shackleton, HR Officer on 01256 702700 or by email lisa.shackleton@rmays.com
To apply, please visit the school website https://www.rmays.org/148/working-with-us and our Careers site https://www.eteach.com/careers/rmays/
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we receive applications that meet the criteria.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.