WELCOME TO QUEEN ELIZABETH SIXTH FORM COLLEGE

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2 WLCOM TO QUN LIZABTH SIXTH FORM COLLG At Q we understand that our staff are our greatest asset. It is only by recruiting and supporting the very best individuals for each role that we can build and maintain the team needed to face the challenges of the future. In addition to offering teaching and support staff a modern, well equipped environment, the College is committed to ensuring that staff development remains a key strategic priority. espite the rigours involved in teaching or supporting learning in a high achieving Sixth Form College, we were very pleased that Ofsted recognised the high levels of staff motivation and morale evident here during their latest visit. Life at Q will never be dull and always offers both challenges and rewards for colleagues no matter what role they play. In choosing to apply for a job here, you can rest assured that you are choosing a College that will value you and your contribution. Tim Fisher Principal

3 Care, guidance and support are outstanding OFST 2012 The College recognises that in order to provide the highest standards, staff need support; whether that s through our induction programme for new members of staff, sharing good practice with colleagues, training and development opportunities, or support with options for retirement. The culture of the College means that teaching staff have the freedom and autonomy to develop their practice, bringing expertise and creativity to their teaching. At the same time the structure of the College gives the security of knowing that managers, and senior staff are all available to support and help. The ethos of the support staff is just that that they are there to support students and staff in any way they can and this engenders a positive team spirit across the College. The well-being of our staff is important to us too. As well as having many staff that have opted for part time or term time only working, the College promotes healthy living and good work-life balance initiatives. Colleagues have the opportunities to take part in 5-aside football, pilates and other sports and can join the cycle-to-work scheme offered by the College. In addition, health screening and immunisation against flu are offered periodically and from this year a health cash plan has been offered to all staff free of charge, providing help with the cost of dental and optical care, amongst a range of other benefits. College employees are entitled to join either the Teachers Pension or Local Government Pension Schemes. In addition, salary sacrifice schemes for childcare and lifestyle vouchers, including money-saving offers on supermarket shopping, help with the costs of day-to-day living. As part of Q you would be joining a highly motivated and successful team. The staff at Q make the college what it is, warm, welcoming with a desire to excel. JOHN BILBY, PRINCIPAL TUTOR

4 MIS The College currently has approximately 1950 students and employs 180 teaching and support staff. The Management Information Systems (MIS) team is responsible for the development, reporting and maintenance of all information based systems which support the College s functions. The successful candidate will have an important role, contributing to the delivery of information systems development, enhancing staff accessibility to information and improving efficiency through the use of technology. This role will require comprehensive technical skills along with efficiency, flexibility, integrity, initiative and organisational/people skills. Information & evelopment Officer The Post has arisen due to a restructure of the Management Information Systems (MIS) team within the College. We are seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to step into this role, one who is able to effectively carry out the wide range of development responsibilities associated with it, whilst maintaining the current high standards of quality of information produced by the department. The variety of work together with the friendly and purposeful environment within Queen lizabeth Sixth Form College makes this an exciting and challenging role for the successful candidate.

5 Job escription Postholder: Post: Grade: Responsible to: Information and evelopment Officer Range, Support Staff Salary Range Information Manager MAIN PURPOS OF TH POST You will play an important supportive role within the College by assisting the Information Manager in the development and ongoing maintenance of the College s Management Information Systems (MIS). You will also take responsibility for ensuring the quality of information produced by the College s MIS systems. You will be expected to work closely with other members of the MIS team. In addition to a good working knowledge of systems development, database development and reporting techniques, accuracy and a high level of communication, organisational and time-management skills are important requirements for this post. Responsibilities of the Post MIS Systems evelopment and Maintenance taking responsibility for the quality of information through error checking/validation and problem resolution assisting in the maintenance of all the College s Management Information Systems assisting the Information Manager on all aspects of the development of the College s Management Information Systems ensuring timely and accurate information is provided to staff, students, parents and external agencies as required assisting with the creation and maintenance of reporting systems, ensuring accurate and useful information is available to students and staff at all times. establishing and maintaining quality control mechanisms to ensure the accuracy and consistency of data stored and information provided ensuring that developments in information management are coherent and consistent with the strategic objectives of the College as well as complying with relevant legislation liaising effectively with colleagues at all levels in order to understand and support the information needs of the College

6 advising the Information Manager and the Senior Management Group on risk within the functions covered by the responsibilities of the post Administration Working flexibly and proactively to contribute to the smooth operation of the College s administrative function Carrying out duties, commensurate with the position, as determined by the Assistant Principal (Finance and Information) or the Principal according to unexpected College needs This job description is a guide to the major responsibilities of the post holder. Other duties may be added at the reasonable request of the Principal and the job description itself may be revised from time to time (after discussion with the Principal) as the needs of the College change. Person Specification The successful candidate will be expected to have the following qualities: CRITRIA SSNTIAL / SIRABL SLCTION PROCSS MANS OF INTIFICATION QUALIFICATIONS Good general education Qualified to degree level in an IT related discipline or be able to demonstrate suitable relevant work experience Qualified in specific technical disciplines related to the role (MS SQL, Reporting Services, SharePoint, InfoPath, Nintex Workflow or similar)secretarial or business qualification Certificates XPRINC xperience of systems development in a demanding environment xperience of developing workflows to enhance and streamline business processes xperience of maintaining database systems (preferably MS SQL) xperience of report writing against database systems xperience of preparing and submitting data to post 16 education funding agencies xperience of working with people in all levels of an organisation xperience of working in an educational establishment References

7 Person Specification continued The successful candidate will be expected to have the following qualities: CRITRIA SSNTIAL / SIRABL SLCTION PROCSS MANS OF INTIFICATION TCHNICAL SKILLS evelopment skills which can be adapted to meet varying system architectures Fault finding and problem solving skills Ability to match system developments to the needs of a wide and varying audience Attention to detail when working with large sets of information Advanced MS Office skills, including Access, xcel and Outlook Reporting skills in MS Access, SQL Reporting Services and Crystal Reports evelopment skills using InfoPath, Nintex Workflow and SharePoint APTITUS xcellent standard of verbal and written communication skills xcellent organisational and time management skills A methodical approach to work with high standards of accuracy PRSONAL QUALITIS The ability to meet deadlines Ability to work under own initiative and as a member of a team Ability to relate to a wide range of people Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities nthusiasm towards all areas of work Certificates References References Salary and Conditions of Service This is a full-time permanent post. Salary range is Pt Pt. 37, 26,173-28,632 per annum. The starting salary will be based at a point within this range depending on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. Normal contractual working time is 37 hours/wk, 8.30am pm Monday to Thursday and 8.30am pm on a Friday. However, bearing in mind the diverse responsibilities of the post, an amount of flexibility will be expected from time to time in order to meet the needs of the College. Annual leave is 26 days (plus bank holidays) rising to 31 days (plus bank holidays) after 5 years service. s are likely to take place during the week commencing 24 February. The contract and the terms and conditions of employment referred to will be based on a model for support staff produced by the National Joint Council of the Sixth Form Colleges Association.