SIMS Administrator

A vibrant and inclusive special school in Wolverhampton seeks a meticulous and proactive SIMS Administrator to join our dedicated team. This is a crucial role, contributing to the smooth and efficient management of our school’s data and information systems, directly impacting on the support we provide to our students with moderate and complex learning difficulties.

As the SIMS Administrator, you will be the cornerstone of the school’s data management, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance. You will play a vital role in supporting staff and students, contributing to a secure and happy learning environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

SIMS Management:

• Maintain and develop the SIMS network, ensuring accurate and timely data entry for student and staff records.
• Manage and administer the wide range of data held within SIMS, providing efficient data processing and analysis.
• Ensure student and staff photographs are accurately maintained within SIMS.
• Assist with the timetable management, including updates to student and staff timetables, Course Manager, and the Options Module.
• Support the management of the cover system within SIMS.
• Assist with termly statutory returns and the administration of Classroom Manager.
• Produce reports and assessment reporting as required.
• Train staff on the effective use of the SIMS network.
• Prepare SIMS for student assessment data input, particularly managing the Academic Monitoring System.
• Assist the Examinations Officer with examination entries via SIMS.
• Support the introduction and management of Lesson Monitor.

General Administrative & IT Support:

• Provide reception support, welcoming visitors and managing parent queries.
• Handle telephone calls and emails, ensuring effective communication.
• Coordinate visitor management, ensuring proper sign-in procedures.
• Assist with general administrative tasks, including filing, photocopying, and distributing information.
• Provide generic ICT support to staff and students as required.
• Work autonomously, striving for a high level of accuracy and efficiency.
• Participate in annual performance reviews and identify development needs.
• Undertake any other reasonable tasks as requested by the Leadership Team.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has essential experience working within a school environment.
• Possesses a strong understanding and practical experience of using SIMS.
• Has excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Is proficient in standard computing software, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Has a proven ability to manage confidential data appropriately.
• Can work independently and as part of a team.
• Is flexible, adaptable, and able to work in a busy environment.
• Has a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• An IT qualification is desirable.
• Experience with school or similar examination processes are desirable.

To apply please send your full CV

Please visit our website https://monarcheducation.co.uk/

Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list. This role involves working with children on a daily basis and is therefore in regulated activity.

Monarch Education is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, age, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity or disability.

This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.

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