Requirements
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years of experience in a data assistant role, with essential experience in educational data (pastoral and academic) and working with Nova-T6. Experience with Go4Schools is desirable. Strong ICT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and Power BI dashboards, along with excellent analytical and communication skills, are required.
Description
Job description / Role
Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
Dubai, UAE
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
Education & Teaching
Company Industry
Education & Training
Job description
GEMS Metropole School is seeking a skilled and motivated data assistant to join our school. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in driving student success through the effective use of data in schools.
Experience
A minimum two years’ experience in a data assistant role.
Experience working with Nova-T6 (essential).
Experience in working with educational data including pastoral and academic data (essential).
Experience working with Go4Schools (desirable).
Responsibilities
Support the data manager in planning, development, design, organisation and monitoring of the management information system (MIS).
Liaise between leaders, teaching staff and support staff.
Produce reports for the academic teams to facilitate a full analysis of the attainment and progress including the results of report grades and public examinations.
Use reports to spot trends in school data and conduct comparative analyses between schools to support school development leaders.
Support the school in analysing and preparing data for school inspection purposes, school evaluation and the school improvement plan.
Liaise with examination officer regarding external/internal data produced from the examination process.
Attend relevant professional development courses to update knowledge and skills.
Keep abreast of new technologies and research through contacts with technology companies, professional organisations, reading of publications, and attendance of professional conferences.
Support the data manager in the following areas:
Timetable
Cover
Examinations
Attendance
Rewards and sanctions
Skills description
Be a team player, service oriented and professional at all times.
Have logical and analytical thinking skills and possess excellent ICT skills; including a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Competent builder of Microsoft Power BI dashboards.
High standards of accuracy through keen attention to detail.
Efficient and organised - ability to work in a time sensitive environment.
Ability to multi-task and cope with peaks of demand.
Organise and prioritise the processing of assessment data in line with the school calendar to ensure the timely flow of relevant information.
Strong communication skills – ability to communicate complex ideas in a clear and simple way.
Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and school personnel.
Attend and present at meetings of the leadership teams and other meetings as required.
Develop constructive relationships and communicate effectively to all levels of users as well as with external agencies and professionals.
About the Company
GEMS Education is a pioneering education company with an international network of award winning K-12 schools. Over the past 55 years GEMS has grown from one school to being a truly global company with one incredible mission – to make quality education available to every student. Over 20,000 education professionals unlock the potential of over 250,000 students across 14 countries each and every day, preparing children of all ages for real world success.
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