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Job Purpose: To work with the Manager of Information Systems to maintain a high level of service to users and provide specialist support for some essential school systems. Reporting Line: MIS Manager Tenure: Part-time (3 days per week), 38 weeks (term-time plus 2 additional weeks during the summer holiday) Key Responsibilities: Overseeing the transfer of data to external organisations such as: Apple School Manager Classroom Monitor Classoos Doddle Dynamic Learning Kerboodle Show my Homework Microsoft School Data Sync SOCS Toucan Tech Dealing with all data requests from United Learning Dealing with all data requests from other agencies such as: Department of Education (including annual census and public exam results) ISC (including annual census and public exam results) ISI (ongoing) Liaising with teaching staff in need of application support, for example: [*] Helping staff learn how to apply mail merge in Word Training staff on how to analyse results in Excel. Supporting staff in the use of Doddle, Show My Homework and SOCS Carry out any such duties as may be reasonably required The successful candidate will be likely to fit the following profile: A-Level and/or Degree in Computing or similar Excellent knowledge of databases Excellent SQL skills Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new applications Ability to assist users who are having difficulty using applications Attention to detail Troubleshoot problems and investigate/provide a solution Excellent organizational, administrative and general ICT skills Previous experience working with databases Previous experience gathering and analyzing data for varied audiences Previous experience providing application support SQL Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office/Office 365 Willing to take ownership of tasks and to see them through to completion High levels of personal and professional integrity and the ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality Personal warmth to gain the confidence of pupils and staff Positive rapport with pupils and staff Good attention to detail Ability to communicate concisely and sensitively, both orally and in writing, to a variety of audiences Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends, when required A healthy sense of humour A team player with leadership qualities A reflective and flexible approach Organized and able to self-direct Positive, enthusiastic and energetic approach to life, with a can-do attitude Ability to think creatively and imaginatively Committed to the Surbiton High School’s ethos Committed to professional development and show a willingness to undertake appropriate training for this role Please follow the following link to apply: https://unitedlearning.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/1474821?cid=1567 For any queries relating to the role or your application, please email [email protected] Surbiton High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Please note that the School reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.

Surbiton High School is seeking an IT Technician to start from 1 September 2016, working with the Network Manager to maintain a high level of service to users. To apply and view the full job description, please visit our website: Recruitment | Surbiton High School

Job Title: Assistant Java Developer Job Purpose: To assist the MIS department to continue to develop and enhance the School’s bespoke Management Information System. Reporting Line: Manager of Information Systems Start Date: October 2014 To apply ASAP please use the attached Application form, or visit Educational Support Staff | Recruitment | Surbiton High School Key Responsibilities: To design, develop and test new sections of our existing MIS. To integrate our MIS with a number of third-party systems, including: The Joint Council for Qualifications’ A2C Data Exchange Programme (which goes live late in 2014), enabling us to continue to exchange data with exam boards. The Department for Education’s Common Transfer File system, allowing us to exchange pupil information with other schools; The Government’s Learning Record Service, allowing us to automatically assign a Unique Learner Number to each of our pupils; [*]To collaborate with members of staff to understand their requirements and to develop appropriate solutions. [*]To produce clear and concise documentation. [*]To support the existing system in terms of fixing bugs or helping members of the School community (parents, pupils and staff) when problems arise. [*]Any other duties as the Principal may reasonably request. Person Specification The successful candidate will be likely to fit the following profile: Qualifications · Good, relevant Honours degree; alternatively we would welcome applicants due to graduate in the Summer of 2014 Skills · Evidence of previous Java development · Evidence of previous work using SQL (and preferably MySQL) · Evidence of previous work using third-party APIs · Previous experience with CSS, HTML and Javascript Knowledge · Up-to-date knowledge of the technologies mentioned above, and the desire to continue to learn · Up-to-date knowledge of the UK education system Personal Qualities · High levels of organisational and self-management skills · Self-motivation · Ability to work cooperatively within a team · Flexibility and openness to change · High levels of personal and professional integrity · Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality · Ability to communicate concisely and sensitively, both orally and in writing, to a variety of audiences Attitudes · Organized, energetic, positive and able to self-direct · Positive, enthusiastic and energetic approach to life · Ability to think creatively and imaginatively · Committed to Surbiton High School’s ethos SHS Application Form - Support staff.docx Assistant Java Developer - Job Description and Person Spec.docx