Harris Federation

We are seeking a candidate with administrative and data experience to join a team of support staff at the Academy. This post is term time plus additional days and you will be able to support the senior leadership team and the academy with various data administration tasks.

About Us

Our vision is simple – ‘To develop aspirational young people who thrive in a changing world’. Students are at the centre of everything we do and we aim to give all the necessary foundations for success by helping students develop the skills and attributes that will provide them with real life-chances. Students are expected to work hard and to achieve their individual best academically, to develop skills relevant to the 21st Century and to develop the self-confidence and sense of purpose necessary for them to successfully thrive in a highly competitive global society. Harris Academy Battersea provides a safe, yet challenging environment where students can succeed and excel, and by having the highest of expectations.

Harris Academy Battersea is an ‘outstanding’ academy (Ofsted 2018) with national achievements, and we pride ourselves on the educational experience we give our students. We are part of the Harris Federation, a leading group of 50 primary and secondary Academies. This enables us to offer you a comprehensive induction programme and training and development opportunities to support your career development.

Main Areas of Responsibility

The main areas of data support include, use of the Management Information System (Bromcom) to support the academy with data for the behaviour systems, supporting with student records and attendance data, liaising with the senior leadership team regarding assessment data and reports, liaising with HR regarding staff records on the MIS system, providing and inputting data and undertaking cover on a daily basis.

Data Administration

To be the Data Officer for staff using the school’s Management Information System (Bromcom), supporting in the following areas: admissions, maintenance of student information; assessment and reporting; personnel; statutory returns; exams; timetable and attendance.
To produce accurate, relevant data and obtain system reports to enable staff and governors to monitor and track pupil achievement throughout the school in a time efficient manner
To follow a provided schedule of reporting (data) needed throughout the year and to ensure that all reports are complete, accurate and available to schedule.
To support the production data lists for staff.
Support the half termly reporting process on the MIS, whilst liaising with the Vice Principal responsible for Assessment, Recording and Reporting and the Data Manager.
Assist the Data Manager with providing reports to assist SLT, Heads of Year, Achievement Directors and Teachers in identifying students with poor attendance and/or punctuality rates/ behaviour incidents
Support on reporting, generating reports for all stakeholders, utilising the MIS system.
To produce accurate data in a timely fashion and presentable format.
To respond to ad hoc requests from staff within 5 days of receipt of the request.
Liaise with the Data Manager regarding importing admissions data and Key Stage information into Bromcom
Support the Data manager with the production of accurate census returns, and liaising with the Principal with reference to authorisation for submission;
Ensuring that all student personal and contact data is accurate and up to date
Supporting with the Free School Meal entitlement process
Supporting with the on/off roll process
Follow the terms of the Data Protection and Freedom of Information Acts with reference to all academy data
Maintain confidentiality for all data in line with the role.
To be available in mid-August and September to support with data for the publication of external exam results
To support with the production of student profiles
Support the Data Manager with any requirements for timetabling and schedules
Supporting the Data Manager to ensure that the data input on the MIS is accurate
Supporting with the printing of student timetables and reports
Liaising with the Data Manager to make timetable changes that occur after the start of the academic year
Supporting the Data Manager with MIS tasks
To collate and print out annual and other reports to parents in line with academy schedules..
Ensure that all lessons are covered for any absent teacher
Liaise with the Senior Leadership Team to identify absences
Utilise the MIS system to ensure that cover staff are allocated accurately
Ensure that staff are notified promptly of any changes to their timetable
Plan in advance to ensure cover is maintained throughout academic year
Monitor and track staff who have supported cover

Qualifications & Experience

Appropriate degree or equivalent level of education
Trained in the use of a variety of ICT packages including Excel
Knowledge of data role and responsibilities
Previous data admin experience.
Experience of a busy office setting and use of spreadsheets
Experience in an educational setting.
Experience of working to targets and deadlines

Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. Before applying, please review our Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders.

Equal Opportunities

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

Data Officer Full Time

Harris Federation

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