Data Manager - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - £Negotiable - closes 31/10/17

[AlanofArabia]

Data Manager required for February 2018 or sooner

 

The British International School Riyadh (BISR) are seeking to appoint a Data Manager with the technical knowledge, educational experience and team to drive innovative and efficient use of technology customer support skills to manage the data related services and lead a small within the school. Salary will be negotiable depending on experience, including an overseas allowance package.

 

The ideal candidate will:

 

• have excellent computing skills, able to easily manage and analyse data using MS Excel;

• have a depth of experience using and supporting Capita SIMS software;

• be skilled in, or willing to learn about, the construction and maintenance of school timetables;

• understand the purpose of a VLE (preferable FROG) and be able to guide and support staff in making the most of the software tools available;

• have experience of creating and implementing assessment tracking systems;

• possess ability to work under pressure and to respond to rapidly changing priorities and demands;

• be customer focused;

• show evidence of excellent leadership and project management skills;

• understand and appreciate the role of social media in marketing and public relations;

• have an abundance of good humour and initiative

• hold a valid teaching qualification

 

 

The successful candidate will:

 

• manage the Helpdesk, MIS & Website systems, supporting over 3000 users;

• embrace change and plan, deliver and review new innovative systems to improve efficiency;

• provide a regular schedule of training and develop resources to support staff learning;

• keep the school’s leadership team informed of new uses of technology in education;

• be self-motivated and enjoy working flexibly in a busy environment.

 

Accompanying CV to HR by If you are interested in this position, please submit your letter by 10:00 (KSA) on Tuesday 31st October 2017 of application addressed to the Principal with via email address: [email protected]

 

The British International School, Riyadh caters for students aged 3-18. 50% of students are British but over 50 nationalities are represented within the student body. The school is accredited by the Council of British International Schools (COBIS) and the Council of International Schools (CIS). The recent British School overseas inspection described the BIS curriculum as “outstanding” and states that “students demonstrate outstanding attitudes, behaviour and personal development. They take a pleasure in their own success and that of others”. In a recent confidential survey staff overwhelmingly stated that they enjoy working at the school. We now seek to add to our team.

 

BISR believes very strongly in the role of the school in safeguarding children and young people. All staff, whatever their role in the school, will require to undergo rigorous background checks before commencing employment.

 

The school reserves the right to make an earlier appointment if a suitable candidate is identified

 

For more information about the school please visit our website: Home Page