iSams/Data​ Manager at Hillcrest International Schools

Job Summary

Purpose of Job

• To lead and manage the School Information Management System (iSams) to include assessment, recording and reporting systems, course manager, curriculum areas, the school census for Gems Dubai head office and the workforce census
• To provide appropriate technical support to staff in using the software and interpreting information
• To maintain and develop student record-keeping systems and provide relevant and accurate information for staff use
• To work with the Deputy head (curriculum)/Deputy Head Prep in the maintenance of the school timetable
• To provide appropriate and timely data for Heads of Faculty, Governors, head office Dubai, and the Senior Management Team
• To manage all school data transfer to relevant organizations eg other schools.
• To support the school leadership in ensuring we remain GDPR compliant

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of and regular use of databases and spreadsheets, including Excel
• Ability to create and manipulate spreadsheet formulae
• Ability to prepare and present student information and reports
• Experience of data entry within a database.
• Self-confidence and ability to rise to a challenge
• Team player
• Able to take initiative
• Ability to prioritize and work to deadlines
• Energy, enthusiasm, flexibility, and ability to make decisions independently

Responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Assisting in the set up organization and administration of CAT4 testing as new students are admitted to the school. Progress tests in Prep
• Ensuring student reporting systems are updated and reports are produced to a high standard
• Manipulating and presenting data which is required by the school’s Management Team e.g. student lists, tracking systems, exam and report residuals, target grades, attendance data
• Production of Student Targets for pupils in Years 2-11 using CAT4 and progress test Data
• Production of KS5 Targets using the CAT4 and the ALPS system
• Manage data transfer for pupil admissions e.g. CTFs
• Maintaining and updating student and staff timetables within the timetabling module
• Updating and maintaining room timetables
• Supporting the GCSE and Sixth Form Options Process including manipulating the data from the School Website and data input and the generation of groups in ISAMS.
• Presenting data for the Governing Body as required
• To be available for A’ level and IGCSE results days (and the days after) to process results
• Support the Exams Officer in the production of results broadsheets and results statements for IGCSE and A’ level results days
• Analyze CE data for Year 8 and prepare result statements
• Provide iSams support for staff.
• To manage and maintain the Tapestry Online Learning Journal application.
• To track academic progress throughout the year.