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SIS and Data Systems Specialist
£40,000 - 42,000
The American School in London
William Jessop Way 1, London
£40,000 - 42,000
Requirements
Must:
- Experience working with application platforms, databases, or information systems.
- Demonstrable experience with scripting, automation, or application development.
- Experience working with structured data and reporting.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work collaboratively and take technical direction.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- A proven commitment to safeguarding and the welfare of children and young people.
- Experience working with Veracross or a comparable Student Information System (desirable).
- Experience with FileMaker (desirable).
- Experience with AppSheet (desirable).
- Experience with APIs, data integrations, and workflow automation (desirable).
- Experience migrating or modernizing legacy systems (desirable).
- Experience working in a school or similar complex organization (desirable).
Responsibilities
- Manage the day-to-day administration and configuration of the Veracross Student Information System.
- Configure schedules, calendars, parent conferences, access controls, and user permissions.
- Maintain data quality, data integrity, and appropriate access across Veracross modules.
- Produce reports, data extracts, and imports to support academic and operational teams.
- Use Veracross APIs, data structures, and tools to develop integrations, scripts, and automations.
- Develop and maintain scripts, workflows, and lightweight applications that improve operational efficiency.
- Support the design and development of in-house applications to meet school needs.
- Migrate legacy solutions, including FileMaker Pro databases and applications, to modern and sustainable platforms.
- Support data flows and integrations between Veracross and other school systems under the guidance of the Digital Integration Manager.
- Lead and support the data rostering for internal and external assessments including NWEA MAP, ACER ISA, and aimswebPlus in coordination with the Office of Teaching & Learning.
- Troubleshoot application, data, and integration issues and escalate where appropriate.
- Maintain clear technical documentation for configurations, scripts, and applications.
- Apply secure development and administration practices in all work.
- Follow data protection, access control, and safeguarding requirements when handling systems and data.
- Identify and escalate risks, data issues, or security concerns appropriately.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across academic and operational teams to understand requirements and deliver effective technical solutions.
- Respond to and resolve assigned Helpdesk tickets related to Veracross, applications, data, and integrations, in line with departmental service expectations.
- Escalate issues appropriately and keep stakeholders informed of progress.
- Participate in team meetings, planning, and professional development.
- Perform other duties within the scope, spirit, and purpose of the role, as requested by the Digital Integration Manager or Director of Technology.
Description
We are a dedicated educational institution seeking a School Information Systems (SIS) and Data Systems Specialist to join our Technology, Information Literacy, and Media (TILM) department. This full-time role is crucial for the administration and operation of our Student Information System (Veracross) and contributes to the enhancement of our applications and data workflows. Located on-site, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and encourage diverse applications from individuals who share this commitment. We offer a competitive salary of £40,000.00-£42,000.00 along with a comprehensive benefits package, including additional leave, a pension scheme, private medical insurance, and more, fostering a supportive work environment.
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