Database & Information Systems Administrator

Job Description:

Oundle School is seeking a Database & Information Systems Administrator to provide support for all users of the school’s administrative and academic databases. They will maintain all aspects of the databases and advise on the effectiveness of the school’s data usage.

The Role
The role of Database and Information Systems Administrator will suit someone who has in-depth knowledge and experience of the iSAMS management information system, SQL Server Reporting Services, SQL Server Administration, and excellent interpersonal skills. They will enjoy working in a friendly, supportive team, and being part of the life of our School.

There will be the opportunity to assist the Head of IT & Information Management in the future development of the use of data, to provide reports to aid decision-making, and liaise with external database suppliers/support organisations.

Key tasks include the provision of help-desk support regarding the use of the School’s key administrative and academic databases, including the maintenance of appropriate access rights. Within iSAMS the role provides support and expertise for Exam results, Pupil Reports and Billing. The role also assists in ensuring that data is handled in compliance with GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, and acts as the contact point for the School with MHR for the HR & Payroll system.

The School makes use of commercial SAAS applications but still maintains an inhouse SQL Instance for data warehousing, and the successful applicant will be the Administrator for this, including standard administration, backup, recovery and tuning.

Hours of work: Monday – Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm.

Salary: £38,000 -£44,000 (Dependent on experience)

In addition to a friendly working environment and excellent opportunities for career training and personal growth, we offer a wide range of benefits including:

* Pension Plan
* Life Assurance Scheme
* BUPA Wellbeing Expenses Plan
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Employee Assistant Programme
* Access to discounted tickets to the Stahl Theatre and Music Productions
* Discounted Sports Centre and swimming pool membership

The School
Oundle and Laxton Junior Schools have long been associated with the very best of modern independent education, especially boarding. The Schools take seriously their responsibility to pupils so that they can emerge as decent, open-minded adults; ambitious about what they can go on to achieve and contribute. Over 1400 pupils are on roll at the School, of whom 840 are full boarders. Academic results are steadfastly excellent.

A team of around 800 staff, both academic and support, ensure an education of the highest standard is in place across the Schools with the efforts of the whole team focused on this fundamental aim.

Living in Oundle
We are fortunate in our location at the heart of a beautiful market town. School and town are part of the same community and our pupils take their place within this community, not isolated from it. The town has a spirited cultural life, with an annual international festival, literature festival, and frequent performances of nationally touring shows at the School’s Stahl Theatre.

To apply
Full details of the role, including hours of work and salary, can be found at the “Job Description” link, below. If you are excited by this opportunity, please complete and return an application form and supplement to the application.

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and this role will close once sufficient applications have been received.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact:

HR Department, Oundle School, The Bursary, Church Street, Oundle, Peterborough, PE8 4EE

Email c/o: [email protected] or Tel: 01832 277193

Oundle School and Laxton Junior School are proud to be equal opportunity employers and we welcome applications from all. Both Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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How to Apply: Please apply via the website