Timetabler – Independent School Hertfordshire (circa £35,000 FTE) * URGENT *

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Timetabler – Independent School (Hertfordshire) * URGENT *

Circa £35,000 (FTE) plus generous benefits (pension, lunch, parking etc.)

 

Permanent position (Term Time + 2 weeks) to start as soon as possible

 

Our client, an independent school in Hertfordshire are looking for a Timetabler who will be responsible for constructing the Senior School timetable under the direction of a member of the Senior Management Team and ensuring the production of a timely and accurate timetable, identifying improvement opportunities and implementing solutions to existing issues.

 

This is term-time + 2 weeks role, one of which will be the May half term. In addition, during May and June this role will require a commitment to work for periods of long hours including some weekends.

 

Reporting to the Deputy Head, Academic Performance - the Timetabler will:

· Manage the production of the Senior School timetable, whilst working with colleagues to maintain and update the timetable throughout the school year.

· Advise the Senior Management Team on timetable issues and identify / resolve difficulties in relation to student and/or staff timetables.

· Determine option blocks for A level choices; GCSE choices; Year 9 Creative subject choices and Y7 language choices.

· Determine the number of teaching sets required for the options for staffing planning.

· Liaise with Heads of Departments over staffing allocations.

· Manage the system of rooming.

· Work closely with the MIS Manager to upload the timetable into the Management Information System and to check pupil timetables.

· Liaise with the MIS manager over setting for the new academic year.

· Deal with and resolve any timetable issues arising at the start of the academic year.

· Maintain and adapt the timetable for internal / external requirements and pressures when required, including re-writing parts of the timetable (i.e. to accommodate a long-term absence).

· Carry out ‘proof of concept’ exercises for the Senior Management Team when major timetable reorganisations are proposed.

· Continuously consider enhancement opportunities in relation to the Senior School’s timetabling.

· Manage the daily organisation of cover within the Senior School.

· Provide classroom cover for absent colleagues and exam invigilation.

 

To be considered for this role, you will have:

· Demonstrable experience in timetabling

· Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office

· Very strong numerical and analytical skills, with excellent attention to detail

· Ability to produce clear and concise documentation

· Excellent verbal, written communication and presentation skills

· An innovative and creative approach to problem solving

· Ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload

· Ability to work co-operatively with others to complete tasks and implement process improvements

 

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

 

If you have the required knowledge and would like to apply for this role, then please send your CV to [email protected]