SIMS/Data Manager

Priory School, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 0DL

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  22 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  6 May 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Full Time We will be happy to discuss flexible arrangements with the right candidate
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,146

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an ambitious and motivated individual, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to work at pace together with exceptional IT skills, to join our team in September 2025 or earlier. The applicant will have an essential role in providing and delivering a professional service, fitting into an experienced team.

Some of the attributes and skills you will need to offer are:

• An ability to organise and prioritise your workload to meet deadlines
• A flexible attitude and willingness to contribute constructively towards the team
• A good standard of computer skills, literacy and the ability to prioritise is essential for this post
• Previous experience and some knowledge of SIMS would be an advantage. A good standard of computer skills, literacy and the ability to prioritise is essential for this post

Key Duties will include:

• To lead development of the school’s approach to data so that it provides timely information to help raise standards
• To be accountable for the quality of data systems within the school and for the quality of data prepared for a range of stakeholders including staff, Local Governing Boards, The Bohunt Trust, Local Authority, media purposes and parents
• To lead the development of the data systems across the academy so that data is up to date, accurate, accessible and well presented for a range of stakeholders
• To manage the MIS system (SIMS), Data Analysis System (4Matrix) and FFT systems up to date, training staff in their use and remaining up to date with new developments in these systems
• To manage the statutory and school-based collection of data to deadlines, and prepare electronic and paper-based reports for staff, pupils, parents and outside agencies
• Prepare and update electronic mark sheets for collecting assessment data in line with the school assessment cycle and as and when required
• Create and print interim assessment point reports for parents as part of the school assessment cycle and as required
• Collate and upload admissions data, primarily for those joining in subsequent year 7 but also for in year joiners as required

What the school offers its staff

Benefits:

• Working in a small, highly motivated team of colleagues. Support staff are valued in our school and turnover is low, colleagues feel supported
• Working within a successful, multi-academy trust with exciting opportunities for career progression
• Competitive salary and Local Government Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme, retail and other discounts

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to recruitment@priorysouthsea.org

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

JD Description SIMS Data Manager - May 25.docx - 41.1 KB (opens in new tab)

About Priory School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1252 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Priory School website
• Email address: recruitment@priorysouthsea.org
• Phone number: 023 92 819115
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/priory-school-southsea

Priory School is a mixed 11-16 School with around 1200 students on roll situated in the heart of Southsea. Our pupils come from a very wide range of backgrounds and our community is truly comprehensive, harmonious and dynamic. Priory School is proud to be part of the Bohunt Education Trust and we have been graded as a good school (Ofsted November 2022).

Arranging a visit to Priory School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@priorysouthsea.org.

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