A Data/ICT Manager will be expected to:
- Manage the organisational and process aspects of data handling, reporting and analysis of pupil data
- Further develop SIMS and offer related IT training to staff, including follow up support
- Maintain the school’s website and email system
- Identify, manage and support the development of new ICT systems, networks, equipment and applications to ensure the curricular and management needs of the school will continue to be met
- Maintain technical efficiency of ICT hardware, software and networks
- Report to, advise and contribute to the School’s e-Safety Committee and ICT Planning Group.
Role and Responsibilities of a Data/ICT Manager
Organisation and Administration
- Ensure that data handling, reporting and analysis of pupil data identifies pupil performance and supports the cycle of school improvement, providing data and reports as requested
- Deliver relevant SIMS and related IT training to staff and provide follow up support
- To assist with the production of a structured analysis of examination data to be available to key staff on their return to school in early September
- To construct assessment templates in SIMS Assessment Manager to collect data required by the school and manage these throughout the year
- To develop, administer and manage the school incident reporting procedures, including designing report templates, ensuring data entry is complete, production of reports and supplementary documentation for Governors and SLT
- To be aware of the SIMS update system including importing/entry of data (ie. CAT, FFT, end of key stage data and NLF tests [new])
- Provision of technical support for curriculum systems and advice on the application of ICT to learning
- Develop and maintain a rolling replacement/development ICT plan for approval by SLT
- Ensure all inventories of software and equipment are maintained
- Manage active network components including switches and routers; install additional servers, keep the network operating system up to date and oversee the maintenance of network workstations.
Support for the School
- Comply with and assist with the development of policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
- Implement and manage security measures for individual workstations, servers and networks
- Log, follow up and implement prompt and efficient solutions to problems identified
- Coordinate the maintenance, updating, installation and replacement of equipment and software
- Lead on the coordination and management of the technical aspects of a school virtual learning environment
- Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
- Develop constructive relationships and communicate with other agencies/professionals
- Share expertise and skills with others
- Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
- Recognise own strengths and areas of expertise and use these to advise and support others.
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience Required
- A proven track-record working in office/school environment at a senior level
- Experience of working within a school environment
- Detailed knowledge of Windows 7 and 10 and iOS operating systems
- Detailed knowledge of the Windows Server environment, standard business connectivity solutions, remote management systems and network problem solving
- NVQ Level 4 or equivalent qualification or experience in relevant discipline
- Excellent numeracy/literacy skills
- Effective use of SIMS and other specialist ICT packages
- Use of specialist equipment/resources
- Full working knowledge of relevant polices/codes of practice/legislation
- Ability to train and motivate other staff
- Ability to plan and develop systems
- Ability to relate well to children and adults
- Work constructively as part of a team, understanding school roles and responsibilities and your own position within these
- Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities.
What New Directions Education offers:
- A dedicated and expert Account Manager
- Regular and varied supply work
- Competitive rates of pay
- Potential long-term roles
- Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
- A network of branches across the UK
- One of the preferred suppliers to all 22 local authorities in Wales under the All Wales Framework Agreement
- We are the major teaching supply agency for Welsh speaking teachers across Wales
- Recommend-a-friend scheme
- Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry