Exams and Data Manager
What skills and experience we're looking for
Why consider Oasis Don Valley
Are you the sort of person who likes things 'just so' and are the first to find 'Wally' or spot the upside down 6 in a page of 9's? Maybe you are an expert at joining the dots and spotting trends in reams of seemingly unrelated and disconnected data.
Well ignore those who see your attention to detail as an obsession - because that is precisely what we seek. A detail focused data analyst who can see things others can't. An expert who appreciates the importance of accuracy - particularly when you are dealing with information and results that can change lives.
Because here at Oasis you will be responsible for the development, production and analysis of student attainment data for monitoring and tracking student progress in communities where disadvantage can blight opportunity without the support of an organisation like Oasis.
In return we shall reward you with unfettered access to personal career development and the opportunity to progress within an Academy Trust with many offshoots and facets fuelled by great ambition. You will be surrounded by a support network of peers that wants you to succeed and will be there to make sure you do.Underpinned with an ethos, culture and values that recognises the best in everyone and is designed to ensure every child flourishes and reaches their potential.
Its a great environment to do great work and to deliver impact to those most in need. And a great place to grow your career.
Job overview
Linked is a full job description, but in summary:
We’re looking for an ambitious and focused individual to provide an exceptional level of business support services to our pupils, teachers and wider stakeholders. As a key member of our school’s business support team, your expertise will help to deliver an outstanding learning environment for our young people through your focus on data, reporting and analysis.
The successful candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organisational and specialist technical skills as detailed in the job description. You will have extensive experience of delivering outstanding customer service and possess the ability to develop relationships across our school and the Oasis Academy Don Valley community.
You will have:
- 5 A*- C or 9-5 at GCSE including English and Maths.
- Experience of managing and developing school MIS software and data systems, such as SIMS/Bromcom/Arbor.
- Experience of producing accurate data for reporting and assessment.
- The ability to use MS Office software packages such as Word, Excel, Outlook and Microsoft Access, as well as Explorer and databases.
- The ability to prioritise, work efficiently and accurately, particularly under pressure, to deadlines and using own initiative.
About us
Oasis Academy Don Valley an inclusive 3-16 academy that is committed to giving students the best possible education. We are in a relatively new building with fantastic facilities (including access to the English Institute of Sport and Legacy Park) in the Darnell area of the city with good transport links from the Sheffield City Centre and Meadowhall.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced data specialist looking for the next steps in their career, wishing to make a difference to the lives of young people. You will join a friendly and supportive team, who strive to ensure that all children enjoy their learning and surpass expectations of achievement.
If you wish to grow professionally with our academy, join us and become part of the team to continue to develop our Academy.
For more information about the post please download the application pack including a full job description and please visit our websitewww.oasisacademydonvalley.org or contact our academy on 0114 220 0400.
We welcome informal visits to the Academy from prospective candidates. so you can see the set up for yourself and appreciate our unique environment. Please get in contact should you wish to schedule a visit. We would love to meet you and show you around.
Oasis Community Learning runs transformational Academies in many areas across the United Kingdom. Believing that every person, in addition to every child, matters. We are working with the wider Oasis Group, transforming schools into Community hubs, through applying a holistic view of education.
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced Disclosure and Barring checks.
Oasis Community Learning supports Equal Opportunities Employment.
What the school offers its staff
We shall reward you with unfettered access to personal career development and the opportunity to progress within an Academy Trust with many offshoots and facets fuelled by great ambition.
You will be surrounded by a support network of peers that wants you to succeed and will be there to make sure you do.
Underpinned with an ethos, culture and values that recognises the best in everyone and is designed to ensure every child flourishes and reaches their potential.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.