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Data Support Officer

Band 3, Point 17-21

Salary £17,546.00 - 19,939.00

37 hours per week, 43 weeks per year

(term time plus INSET Days and additional 4 weeks, dependant on reporting cycle)

Actual Salary £16,422.03

Required for September 2015

NOR: 907

We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced person to become our Data Support Officer. A good knowledge of Microsoft Excel, and an understanding of data functions within the School Information Management System (SIMS) are essential. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate an ability to produce accurate data sets and respond swiftly to staff requests by providing quality information presented appropriately.

The post holder will report directly to the Student Services Manager, but will have regular contact with the Raising Standards Leaders for Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. He/She will offer support in ensuring that the data tasks that are integral both to reporting to parents and to our evaluation and monitoring processes, are carried out with accuracy, efficiency and to set timescales.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who relishes a challenge and wishes to support the school's desire to have reliable data processes in place to deal with high demand and continually developing requirements.

Alec Hunter Academy is a mixed, 11-16 comprehensive school with an established reputation as a welcoming and 'harmonious community' (Ofsted 2015). The school works in partnership with Saffron Walden County High School, one of the highest performing schools in Essex, through its membership of the Saffron Academy Trust.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Prevent Duty. If you would like to visit the school prior to making an application, please do not hesitate to contact us to arrange this.

Closing date for applications: Friday 16 September 2016 at 12 noon

Interviews will take place on Thursday 22 September 2016

For further details, information pack and application form please contact Miss Jill Cochrane, HR Officer on 01376 559334 or via recruitment@alechunter.com