Data Lead

Job Description

We are British Schools Overseas (BSO) accredited gaining Outstanding judgements in all standards, allowing us to offer the NQT, QTS and iPGCE programmes to our teachers through the TES Institute. GEMS Founders School, Abu Dhabi is truly unique and anyone who comes to work here has a wonderful opportunity to leave their mark. In line with our school vision, you will have the opportunity to Grow, Achieve and in everything you do at GFA.

• The Data Lead needs to be a team player, service oriented and eager to learn.
• He/she need to have logical and analytical thinking skills and possess excellent ICT skills, including a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• He/she must be excellent in communication skills – verbal and written; should be able to prioritise, effectively plan and have good organisational skills.

• Co-ordinate with SENCo to ensure all SEN and IEP information is accurate and up to date.
• Co-ordinate with the medical teams to ensure that all relevant medical data is available to all staff within a secure environment.
• Co-ordinate and liaise with Examination Officer for internal examinations.
• Co-ordinate with Operations department to support the student dispersal process.
• Co-ordinate with the leader in charge of Data and Assessment to ensure the correct data collection procedures and reporting processes are in place on SIMS.

• Liaise with the Leaders responsible for the timetable, Heads of Year and Heads of Subject Areas to create class lists for the coming academic year.
• Input data accurately and efficiently into Assessment Management systems, and transferring all school data from Microsoft Excel.
• Write, design and produce reports illustrating general trends in school data.

• Input data where necessary into all of the MIS modules.
• Adding Students and teachers onto the MIS system / set up new user accounts and logins.

• Production of class lists, medical, dietary and attendance reports and ensure they are updated on a regular basis.

• Deliver training to identify teaching and administrative staff within selected packages and with a particular focus on SIMS.
• Deliver training on assessment data and how to record it.

• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent.

• 2-3 years work experience in a similar role.

The Data Lead is required to have a good understanding of how the school works with experience in administration of data management systems.

GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students and staff. A UK‑enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre‑requisite for all appointments.