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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

VLE and Website Manager position available for Term 1 2014. BISR, Riyadh, KSA (this is a re-advertising of the same position posted in April) Line Manager: TBC Salary: Teacher Payscale M1-M6 with overseas allowance and free accomodation Purpose of the post To maintain an overview of the school website and to drive the e-learning initiatives. . Duties and Responsibilities • To drive the development of BISR’s Frog Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) • Provide a broad range of direct VLE training and lead the Frog Champions, with the aim of helping to disseminate knowledge and skills to all departments. • Manage the schools online presence, including the school’s website, and help keep the different sites and services up-to-date. • Day-to-today management of the VLE service desk E-Learning: • To complete an audit of current provision and create a strategic plan for BISR’s development of its e-Learning capabilities. To help develop the learning platform (VLE), in consultation with staff, so that is easily accessible and supports teaching staff in their delivery, administrative staff in service administration and learners in their studies. • To act as the key administrator for the learning platform, and to advise and support colleagues in the management of the platform and be the day to day link with the “host” system. • To help synthesise the many different web –based elements that we use on a daily basis in to one user-friendly portal. For example how our VLE interacts effectively with our exchange email accounts, our SIMS Learning Gateway platform (internal), our Eclipse Library System (external), our Overdrive digital library system (external), and our CHQ ECA system (external) • To set up control systems, including log-ins for staff, and develop administrative processes . • To develop a user friendly content management system, for administrative procedures, teaching staff and for learner usage, undertake regular checks to ensure the content is relevant and kept up to date. • To induct, train, and give ongoing support to staff on the use of the platform and to keep an up-to-date record of all staff training and competence levels. • Research new learning technologies and work with staff to implement them. • Work alongside middle managers to assist the enhancement of education using ICT. • To attend staff meetings to motivate usage, seek comments from users for improvements and share practice in order that processes are user friendly and functional. • To attend conferences and training events to keep up to date with developments in the e-learning and e-technology. Website Management: • Update and develop the website regularly with school information approved by the SLT team. This may include remotely updating information in the case of emergency closure. This will also include updating the exam results page in August. Skill/Experience Requirement: • Experience of working in an innovative school environment. • Experience of social media networks and digital marketing systems. • Experience of using Frog and Microsoft SharePoint . • Evidence of leadership and project management skills • Must be enthusiastic, self-reliant and self-motivated • Must have an in depth technical knowledge and be “hands on” when it comes to implementing solutions. If, having read the job description, you are interested in joining us, please submit the following to [email protected] : 1. your c.v. including details of 3 professional referee 2. a completed application form available from British International School Riyadh 3. a recent photograph (so we will recognise you if you are invited for interview) 4. a letter of application addressed to Mr Mantz Principal

VLE and Website Manager Line Manager: TBC Salary: Teacher Payscale M1-M6 with overseas allowance and free accomodation Purpose of the post To maintain an overview of the school website and to drive the e-learning initiatives. . Duties and Responsibilities • To drive the development of BISR’s Frog Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) • Provide a broad range of direct VLE training and lead the Frog Champions, with the aim of helping to disseminate knowledge and skills to all departments. • Manage the schools online presence, including the school’s website, and help keep the different sites and services up-to-date. • Day-to-today management of the VLE service desk E-Learning: • To complete an audit of current provision and create a strategic plan for BISR’s development of its e-Learning capabilities. To help develop the learning platform (VLE), in consultation with staff, so that is easily accessible and supports teaching staff in their delivery, administrative staff in service administration and learners in their studies. • To act as the key administrator for the learning platform, and to advise and support colleagues in the management of the platform and be the day to day link with the “host” system. • To help synthesise the many different web –based elements that we use on a daily basis in to one user-friendly portal. For example how our VLE interacts effectively with our exchange email accounts, our SIMS Learning Gateway platform (internal), our Eclipse Library System (external), our Overdrive digital library system (external), and our CHQ ECA system (external) • To set up control systems, including log-ins for staff, and develop administrative processes . • To develop a user friendly content management system, for administrative procedures, teaching staff and for learner usage, undertake regular checks to ensure the content is relevant and kept up to date. • To induct, train, and give ongoing support to staff on the use of the platform and to keep an up-to-date record of all staff training and competence levels. • Research new learning technologies and work with staff to implement them. • Work alongside middle managers to assist the enhancement of education using ICT. • To attend staff meetings to motivate usage, seek comments from users for improvements and share practice in order that processes are user friendly and functional. • To attend conferences and training events to keep up to date with developments in the e-learning and e-technology. Website Management: • Update and develop the website regularly with school information approved by the SLT team. This may include remotely updating information in the case of emergency closure. This will also include updating the exam results page in August. Skill/Experience Requirement: • Experience of working in an innovative school environment. • Experience of social media networks and digital marketing systems. • Experience of using Frog and Microsoft SharePoint . • Evidence of leadership and project management skills • Must be enthusiastic, self-reliant and self-motivated • Must have an in depth technical knowledge and be “hands on” when it comes to implementing solutions. If, having read the job description, you are interested in joining us, please submit the following to [email protected] : 1. your c.v. including details of 3 professional referee 2. a completed application form available from www.bisr.com.sa 3. a recent photograph (so we will recognise you if you are invited for interview) 4. a letter of application addressed to Mr Mantz Principal

SIMS MANAGER required for immediate appointment Substantial Tax Free Salary (negotiable based on experience) One of the most competitive packages in the Middle East The British International School Riyadh is a prestigious day school for 1,300 expatriate pupils aged 3-18. The School offers IGCSE/GCSE and ‘A’ Levels and has high academic standards with a strong emphasis on citizenship We are seeking an experienced SIMS professional to manage and fully exploit the potential of the School’s SIMS system Experience and Qualifications: Relevant degree BA/BSc or equivalent Professional qualifications relevant to SIMS Data Management Significant training and experience in a relevant SIMS post in an educational context Experience in administrative management Experience in project management Leading or being part of a team or group which addresses whole school issues Benefits include: Substantial tax free salary Free accommodation on one of Riyadh’s most prestigious compounds Health insurance Car loan Annual flight allowance End of service benefit Please submit you CV and letter of application to Mr David Waring, Chair of IT Committee by 4th March 2011. [email protected]. Visit our website. British International School Riyadh

We have an RM network and faced this same issue of students not being able to run Wildfire 4.0 a while back. The issue with this application is that it uses the command prompt to do some work as it loads. The RM Staff UserType does allow staff access to the command prompt but the Standard (Student) UserType doesn't and it also disables the use of script files, which is in this case the issue. We altered the Standard (Student) UserType to allow dos scripts to run but still disabled direct access to the command prompt by members of that UserType. You can find the offending setting under the Software Restictions settings of the UserTypes.