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Job Title: Data Protection Officer - Westwood Academy
Contract: Permanent
Grade: Scale 6 Point 12-17
Salary: £7,468.38-£8,245.42 per annum (actual salary, dependant on experience)
Hours: 15 hours per week - term time only - 38 weeks per year
Start Date: ASAP
Closing Date: Thursday 15th April 2021
Interview Date: Thursday 22nd April 2021
We have a wonderful opportunity for an enthusiastic, experienced and knowledgeable Data Protection Officer to join a busy Academy Trust on a permanent basis.
We are looking for an experienced Data Protection Officer who has up to date knowledge of the General Data Protection Register (GDPR) and managing data protection compliance.
This role will be predominately based at Westwood Academy however you may be required to travel to the other Academies across the Trust.
We would be delighted to hear from you if you:
- Experience of GDPR policies and procedures
- Knowledge of data protection law (the GDPR, Data Protection Act 1998 and Data Protection Act 2018).
- Ability to explain complex data protection and information security informationto a non-specialist audience.
- Ability to prioritise tasks effectively and provide timely and accurate information and reports.
- Ability to work accurately with attention to detail.
- Good reading and writing skills.
- Ability to use word processor and databases
- Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills, with proven ability to maintain relationships across the Trust and/or other organisations.
- Be prepared to develop and learn in the role.
- Experience is essential.
What we can offer you:
- A growing Multi Academy Trust of Primary schools who work closely together for the benefit of everyone.
- The 'Leadership Academy' which delivers high quality professional development to all staff.
- A dynamic and collaborative team of Teachers, Leaders and a Central Team who are dedicated and committed to the success of all pupils and staff alike.
If this role is of interest to you and you have demonstrable experience in the majority of the above accountabilities, please apply now. In addition, please see the Job Description and Person Specification with full details of experience required to fulfil this highly rewarding role.
Please contact Trust HR by email recruitment@seacademytrust.co.uk to request the Job Description and Person Specification.
Please complete the application form on the South Essex Academy Trust website, https://www.seacademytrust.co.uk/vacancies/ located in the Vacancies tab.
South Essex Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and follow safer recruitment practice and appointments are subject to satisfactory DBS certification and references.
Information about the School
There is undoubtedly something very special about Westwood Academy, and we take immense pride in our school community. Here, we work collaboratively to create a safe, happy, and vibrant environment where students can learn and thrive.
We have a great deal of fun in our learning, whether in the classroom or playground, on the sports field, during one of our educational visits or themed learning days.
Supporting our school, South Essex Academy Trust plays a pivotal role by providing leadership, CPD, and school improvement through the peer review model, Leadership Academy, and the support of our School Improvement team. Leaders invest time and CPD in developing staff expertise and teachers value the training they receive; this gives teachers the confidence to adopt teaching approaches that get the best from pupils.
Our team is wholeheartedly devoted to children’s well-being, setting high standards, and nurturing the skills and enthusiasm necessary for our pupils to embrace the opportunities, responsibilities, and experiences that life has to offer.
If you would like to find out more about us, please contact the school and make a convenient appointment; we will be delighted to welcome you!