Data Manager Application Pack A Specialist College in Science & Humanities
Welcome On behalf of the whole Becket School community I extend to you a very warm welcome and thank you for expressing an interest in this vacancy here at The Becket School. The Becket School is first and foremost a Catholic school, aiming to provide a first class Catholic education for all our students. We set everything we do within Christian values and look to follow the example of Christ in all our work. We believe that a successful Catholic education develops students academically, socially and spiritually, giving them the skills to be successful in whatever they do once they have left us. We are forward looking while embracing traditional values and focus constantly on improving the quality of Learning and Teaching within our school. Secondary education represents a major stage in the life of each young person and so we aim to work together with parents and carers to support the children; enabling them to develop and grow within this community and in building together a real sense of identity within The Becket School. The school is committed to a leadership approach at all levels. We are all empowered to make a difference in terms of the school s ability to address its core purpose. We encourage risk taking and creative planning to challenge and inspire both our students and staff alike. We aim for high academic standards and the pursuit of excellence in all of our work; our traditions and our reputation, earned over many years, reflect this. Our dedicated colleagues, our encouragement of a positive attitude to learning, our high expectations and our setting of all of our work in Christian values have contributed to our consistent success. We are not, however, content to rest on our laurels but should always look to seize the opportunity to make a real contribution to whole school effectiveness. Our students deserve the best! The Becket School has an inclusive ethos, encouraging applications from those with a background of any faith and none. It is a requirement that the Catholic nature of the school is never undermined and that all employed at the school are supportive of its distinctive Catholic ethos; together, everyone can develop and flourish. We are very proud of what we have achieved and what we aim to achieve in the future. I look forward to welcoming you in to our Community. James McGeachie HEADTEACHER
Letter to Applicant Dear Applicant, Thank you for your interest in our recent advertisement for the post of Data Manager at The Becket School. I have pleasure in enclosing details of the post. Application If you wish to apply, please either email your application to me at d.maxwell@becketonline.co.uk (copies of all the details are available online on our website under the Vacancies section) or post your completed application form to me at the address below, together with a covering letter, clearly demonstrating your suitability for the role. All CVs must be accompanied by a fully completed application form. Where possible, please also provide email addresses for your referees. Please ensure that you list all the subjects taken at GCSE/ A Level on your application form together with the grades obtained. You should also show the class of your degree where relevant. You may provide this information as a separate Word document if you prefer. Closing Date Please ensure your application arrives before the closing date of Friday 2 May 2014 (12 noon). Please ensure that the post for which you are applying for has been stated clearly on the application form. Interview Interviews for the post will take place shortly after the closing date. Please assume that if you have not heard from me within two weeks of this date, that unfortunately on this occasion your application has not been successful. We are now monitoring our recruitment advertising and would be grateful if you could fill in this question on page two of the application form, stating where you first learned of this vacancy. The Becket School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. I look forward to receiving your application. Yours sincerely Di Maxwell (Mrs) HR Leader The Becket School The Becket Way Wilford Lane West Bridgford Nottingham NG2 7QY Phone: 0115 9824280 Fax: 0115 9824281 Email: mail@becketonline.co.uk Web: www.becketonline.co.uk
Job Description Job Title: Salary: Hours of Work: Post Objective: Data Manager NJE Grade 4 (SCP 19-23) pro rata. Actual salary range c 15,919-18,061pa 37 Hours per week, 8.30 16.30 Monday Thursday and 8.30 16.00 Friday, Term-time plus 2 weeks To lead and be responsible for the provision of accurate assessment data and working alongside the Assistant Head Teacher responsible for data, ensure data is effectively used across all areas of the school to drive performance improvements. Accountable to: Examination Leader Duties, Responsibilities and Key Tasks: Provide concise, timely and accurate reports for the Senior Leadership Team. To lead and be responsible for the provision of accurate student data, ensuring this is collaborated, formatted and analysed effectively. Providing easy to use worksheets for staff and highlighting to staff areas of possible development, strengths and weaknesses to raise achievement. To be the lead contact for all staff with any data related queries or concerns, and to be responsible for providing an induction to data for new staff as required. To facilitate the student data collection process through SIMS assessment manager. Responsible for the provision of regular data to parents and carers, ensuring this is accurate, up to date and easy to understand. Report performance figures to staff, the LA and other Government Agencies where appropriate. To utilise and be aware of all new developments for data analysis from the Local Authority, DfE and Data Manager forums using online tools such as the performance portal, FFT Live, SISRA online, ALIS and MIDYIS to achieve best practice. Work with the Assistant Head Teacher responsible for Data to regularly review and seek improvements to the existing data systems, procedures and working practices. Perform any task or duty under the reasonable direction of the Head Teacher or Business Leader. The responsibilities of the post may be reviewed and modified in the light of the needs of the school. Any changes of a permanent nature will be incorporated into the job description and will therefore be the subject of negotiation with the post holder.
Person Specification Requirements Essential Desirable Demonstrated By 1. Qualifications & Training A minimum of a C grade at GCSE or equivalent in Mathematics and English. Application form 2. Experience Previous experience of working with data and statistics. Experience of working with databases. 3. Skills Advanced knowledge, experience and skill in using Microsoft Excel. Previous experience of working in an education environment. Advanced knowledge of SIMS or equivalent Information Management System. Application Form/Task/ Interview Application Form /Task 4. Knowledge Knowledge of school performance tables. Application form/interview 5.Management 6. Aptitude and Personal qualities Ability to manage own workload and prioritise accordingly. Able to show initiative. Excellent problem solving skills ability to work through complex data and to provide a range of solutions. Strong communication skills, adept at presenting complex data in an easily understood format. Ability to work under tight time constraints, while demonstrate a calm and professional manner. Application Form/Task/Interview/ Task/Interview
Information for Applicants The Becket School is a Roman Catholic Voluntary Academy (part of the pioneering South Nottingham Catholic Academy Trust) serving parts of the City of Nottingham, the part of Nottinghamshire south of the Trent, and the conurbations of Beeston, Stapleford and Chilwell. The Becket has 5 attached feeder schools, whose students currently represent about two thirds of the annual intake; the remaining third is made up of students from more than 20 other primary schools. In September 2009 the school relocated to new purpose built premises. In 2006 the school obtained Specialist Status in two areas at once, combining Science and Humanities. The present teaching staffing establishment is 69 full-time equivalent with approximately 51 support staff including Science Technicians, D & T, Food and Art Technicians, an ICT Network Leader plus two assistants, Learning Support Assistants and a Chartered Librarian. Organisation and Structure: Academic: The Year 7 intake is grouped into 6 mixed ability forms. All Year 7 classroom teaching, except for Maths, is conducted with these form groups, which continue as social units throughout the 5 years of compulsory secondary schooling. Some setting occurs in Year 8, and this becomes virtually total in Year 9. Ability setting is done on a subject department basis, mostly across half-year sub groups. The aim is to enable the individual student to find an optimum placement in each area of the curriculum, and to maximise opportunity for progress. A form tutor period is timetabled for Year 7; a structured PSHCE programme is conducted in tutor time for all years on two days per week. German is introduced as a second modern language in Year 8. Religious Studies are given a generous time allowance (10%) as befits their important position in the curriculum of a Catholic school. All Year 10 students have one week of work experience; thereafter, further work experience, work shadowing and community service opportunities are both encouraged and structured. The school is heavily over-subscribed with numbers on roll standing at approximately 1060. The school has a strong Sixth Form with student numbers of 220+ and a very high staying on rate at 16+. Over 20 different subjects are on offer at 'A' level along with General Studies and General Religious Education. The school has well prepared links with industrial management, the professions and Higher Education institutions. Pastoral: Concern for the individual needs of students is a feature of the school which is organised to ensure that effective care can be given to each. The Form Tutor is the central figure in the structure of pastoral care and further support is provided by the Progress Leader and the Leader of Learning. Currently there is one Deputy Head and three Assistant Head Teachers. The school has a Chaplain, who works closely within the pastoral system and supports students contributions to Liturgical events. A 'House' system based on 'vertical' linking of form groups operates at Main School for a range of activities from fund raising for charities to sport. Facilities: Our new state of the art facilities include a Sports Hall, Activity Hall, 3 all weather pitches, 6 tennis courts, sports pitches, AV Studio, Drama Studio and ICT Suites. Activities: The school has a highly successful foreign exchange and foreign trip programme. For residential experience the school makes full use of the Diocesan Youth Centre at The Briars, Crich, Derbyshire. There are retreat opportunities for 6th Formers either at St Cassian's, Kintbury, Berkshire or at The Briars, and we give all students in Year 7 a short residential experience at Hagg Farm, Derbyshire..
Mission Statement The Becket is a Catholic school. Our mission is to work in partnership with parents and carers to provide an outstanding Catholic education for all our young people. This means: inspiring and motivating young people to achieve their full potential academically, spiritually, socially and in a full range of extra-curricular activities helping young people to grow in the love and knowledge of Jesus Christ developing in young people a deep knowledge and understanding of the Catholic faith practising Gospel values, such as forgiveness and helping those in need, within our school community and in society as a whole.