About this role
Purpose
To lead the effective administration of the school’s SIMS information management system in order to accurately record and organise all student data, ensuring compliance with GDPR legislationTo organise and develop the school’s production of data to report on GCSE results, assessment, progress and behaviour through the use of SIMS, SISRA and interaction with other external databases
Main Responsibilities
Management of all aspects of SIMS and other data systems
Ensure pupil records are accurate and up-to-dateCreate and maintain the SIMS assessment manager and SISRA databases to ensure that assessment data is relevant, accurate and completeOversee the completion of Census and CES census and other statistical government returnsSupport the school’s timetabler in the production of the school timetable and KS4 optionsPrepare the new academic year calendar in SIMS to affect the smooth transition from one academic year to the nextEnsure the smooth transfer of data between Nova-T6 – Assessment Manager – Academic Management/Course Manager - Examinations - Lesson MonitorUpdate and apply periodic and casual changes to courses, teachers and rooms throughout the yearAllocate student class membershipsEnsure SIMS recording and usage complies with GDPR and adhere to school policy of data retention and deletionData Management
Provide reporting on pupil progress from KS3 to GCSE through use of internal and external databasesEffectively download data from, and share data with, external providers including FFT and DfE databasesImport KS2 results into SIMS and prepare data for analysisImport GCSE results into SIMS and transfer to SISRA for analysisProvide SLT with accurate data to analyse KS4 targets and predicted GCSE resultsAdminister DfE data checking exercise to verify school GCSE resultsProvide reports for SLT and governors regarding attendance, persistent absence, exclusions and behaviorRespond to SLT, subject leaders, heads of year and pastoral staff requests for informationSupervise workload of Data Administration Assistant(s)Train and support all SIMS and SISRA users by preparing and sharing user guides and providing training sessions in order to maximise optimum use and efficiency of systemsSupport and liaise with School Business Manager, Attendance officer and other specialist SIMS users
Management and Training
Supervise workload of Data Administration Assistant(s)Train and support all SIMS and SISRA users by preparing and sharing user guides and providing training sessions in order to maximise optimum use and efficiency of systemsProfessional and Personal Development
Attend training courses relevant to the post, ensuring continuing personal and professional developmentAttend Data network meetings and conferencesKeep up to date with DfE, JCQ and awarding body changes and communicate with relevant staffOther Specific Duties
Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task
undertaken may not be identified. It is not a comprehensive statement of procedures and tasks, but sets out the main expectations of the school in relation to the post holder’s professional responsibilities and duties. This post is subject to Enhanced DBS disclosure.
Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task may not be identified.
The post holder will be expected to comply with all reasonable requests from the Headteacher to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in their job description.