Do you have experience of working in a school office in a senior administrative capacity? Are you fully conversant with SIMS and have experience of SISRA, as well as managing the whole examinations & data process? Then please read on

Randstad is currently recruiting for a SIMS Data and Examinations Officer on behalf of a Liverpool secondary school. The school caters for pupils from 11 to 18 years old from the surrounding community. This is a supply cover with the potential of a permanent placement for the right candidate This role will be full time hours Monday to Friday and will start after February half term. Candidates MUST have previous experience of working in an educational establishment, as you will be expected to hit the ground running and deliver a high standard of work in a fast-paced environment.

BENEFITS

Our staff have a well-deserved reputation as being the best in Merseyside and as a reward for your hard work and commitment you will benefit from:

- A dedicated, professional and friendly specialist 'School Support Services' consultant to assist you through the application and interview process

- A local branch with 24 hour on-call facility

- Competitive rates of pay paid weekly, which are fully compliant under the Agency Workers Regulations (AWR, 2011)

- Commitment to your continuing professional development through free training

- 'Recommend a friend' bonus worth up to £300

- Being part of a highly respected supply team and developing your own reputation within it, especially through various rewards like 'Candidate of the Term'

RESPONSIBILITIES

As the Exams & Data Officer your responsibilities would include:

- Development and maintenance of the School Information Management System (SIMS) maintaining data integrity

- Analysing data and producing reports on areas such as student progress, staff absence, academy data requirements and statutory returns for the Principal

- Being accountable for the quality of data systems (SIMS and SISRA) and the preparation of data for stakeholders including governors and parents

- Organisation and administration of all aspects of examinations, both internal and external, including access arrangements, managing a team of invigilators, exam room booking, preparing seating plans, exam timetables and liaising with exam boards

- Collaborating with colleagues across the whole school as well as key external partners, providing support to all staff on data management systems

- Organising and liaising with the SLT for the provision of invigilation throughout the exams period

- Liaising with the SENCO regarding special arrangements for students with additional needs

REQUIREMENTS

As the successful applicant, you will have:

- Experience using SIMS (School Information Management System) is essential

- Excellent administrative and organisational skills, including attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task

- An understanding of examinations legislation and procedures

- The ability to reach deadlines under pressure, and prioritise workload

- The ability to work with high levels of tact, confidentiality and discretion

ABOUT US

Randstad Education is the UK Market Leader for recruitment within education. We have been helping teachers and support staff to find temporary and permanent roles in schools, colleges and nurseries for nearly twenty years. Working with over 2500 schools each week, our staff support over 135,000 children every day across the country, so we can find the right match for your skills. The Liverpool branch is one of the oldest and busiest in the country and has a dedicated team of consultants working across primary, secondary and SEN. We now also have a dedicated section looking after school support roles such as technicians, administration and finance.

WHAT NEXT?

We are proud to support a diverse portfolio of schools across Merseyside, so even if this job or location is not suitable, we would still like to hear from you regarding your relevant experience, as we may have other roles available in schools, temporary or permanent, short-or long-term, full or part-time, which may be a better match. If your application is deemed to be suitable, a virtual interview would be offered immediately and you could then be referred to the school for a further interview including with the headteacher, before an offer of work is made. Randstad Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and require all applicants to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and UK eligibility checks, along with a full referencing process.

To discuss this in more detail, please contact Heidi McGreary at the Liverpool branch of Randstad Education, your 'School Support Services' specialist. Don't delay, apply now!