Data Administrator

We require a Data Administrator to start as soon as possible to provide effective administration of the school's Management Information Systems (SIMS). The role consists of data entry, administration and analysis, ensuring data entered is accurate and complete at all times. You will also respond efficiently to routine and ad hoc requests for data reports from the system, both running and creating reports and analysis as needed. This will require you to have a good knowledge of Excel spreadsheets (and ideally our student database system - SIMS). You should be skilled in data analysis and manipulation. Main purpose of the Job:

• Contributing to the development and maintenance of effective systems for the collection and validation of a range of student data, inputting student personal and academic data, ensuring consistency and accuracy at all times
• Providing data analysis and reports from the school MIS, and other appropriate systems as requested
• To accurately record and manipulate data and information in order to provide appropriate student data for use by school staff
• In liaison with other designated colleagues, ensure all statutory and statistical data returns required by the school or any external organisations are completed and submitted according to defined deadlines
  
  The opportunity to join the staff team at this high attaining, successful and oversubscribed school
• A committed and enthusiastic staff group
• Exciting opportunities for personal and professional development
Cotham School is an extremely successful specialist academy that serves the local community, providing a high-quality education for its students. We consistently deliver outstanding academic outcomes, amongst the best in the city and are determined to raise standards even further. Cotham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of ethnicity, gender, age or disability. We actively encourage applicants from underrepresented groups. Cotham School is a great place to work. We're a fantastic friendly team, proud of what we achieve and looking forward to welcoming new people to share in our achievements. Join us and you'll receive a wide range of employee benefits including:
• excellent work-life balance with term-time working arrangements
• excellent defined benefit pension schemes (Local government or teachers pension scheme)
• access to employee assistance programmes and counselling sessions
• ongoing learning and development opportunities and access to the school CPD library
• at least 5 INSET (training) days per annum with the provision of free onsite drinks and meals
• comprehensive induction process
• competitive salaries which are reviewed annually
• family-friendly policies and wellbeing support initiatives
• savings on purchases via smart hive employee benefits platform
• reduced price access to gyms and health sessions
• access to staff sports
• option to participate in the cycle to work scheme
• on-site free car parking (when available)
• access to discounted dental and health care schemes, plus free eye tests and the free annual flu jab
Closing date: Monday 13th of January 2025 at 9.00 am Interview date: Tuesday 21st of January 2025