Employer Girls' Day School Trust (GDST) Location London, Greater London Contract Type Fixed term contract Hours Full Time, Part Time Salary TBC
Posted 10th June 2025 Start Date As Soon As Possible Expires 18th June 2025 11:59 PM Contract Type Fixed term contract Start Date As Soon As Possible Job ID 1492266
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- Job ID: 1492266
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We’re looking for a motivated and knowledgeable School Data Systems Specialist to join our Information Technology Services team, reporting to the GDST Data Systems Manager. This role plays a key part in supporting and developing school data systems across the GDST, including platforms such as ESS SIMS, CPOMS, and Admissions+.
You’ll act as a systems expert and advisor, helping to drive data standards, support school staff, and contribute to the ongoing development of our data strategy. The role offers the opportunity to lead user groups, collaborate with schools and Trust Office teams, and influence how data systems are used to enhance educational outcomes.
This position is open to internal and external applicants and can be offered as a part-time or secondment role, with flexibility to focus on specific areas of the job description depending on your experience and availability. We are happy to discuss a mixture of office or school based and remote working.
If you’re passionate about data systems in education and want to help shape the future of digital transformation at GDST, we’d love to hear from you.
What skills and experience you’ll bring to the role
Accountabilities
- Support and enhance the GDST’s portfolio of School Data Systems
- Provide expert advice and guidance to school leaders and staff in the effective use of data systems
- Support the development and delivery of the GDST’s School Data Systems strategy
Key Responsibilities
- Act as a systems specialist for school data platforms
- Serve as a subject matter expert on data and system requirements across the Trust
- Lead communications and user groups to support and develop system usage
- Contribute to the development of other business systems as required
- Build collaborative relationships to ensure a deep understanding of user needs
- Liaise with third-party suppliers, offering consultancy support and acting as a key point of contact for system-related matters
- Provide third-line support for complex queries relating to school data systems
- Support professional development and training within the Systems and Data team
- Where required, deputise for colleagues within the team
Who We Are
The Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST) is the UK’s leading family of independent girls’ schools. With 24 schools and two academies across England and Wales, we are a national network with a singular purpose: to help every girl fulfil her potential and thrive – personally and academically.
A registered charity, the GDST reinvests all its income into our schools. Our mission is to help girls learn without limits, preparing them to lead lives of confidence, purpose, and impact.
Since our foundation in 1872, we have remained at the forefront of girls’ education. We are proud of our heritage, but always looking ahead – innovating and evolving to ensure our schools and Trust Office are well placed to meet the opportunities and challenges of the future.
Why join us
Benefits
As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:
- Competitive salaries and pay progression
- Access to extensive professional development opportunities
- Training grants for qualifications
- A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
- Generous pension schemes
- Free life assurance benefit
- Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
- A Cycle to Work scheme
- Competitive terms and conditions of employment
Attachments
2506 ITS School Data Systems Specialist
Safeguarding Statement
The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion, and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected, and included.
We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. As part of our commitment to ensuring a safe environment for children, all applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. This process includes checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
We welcome applications exclusively from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK, as we aim to maintain compliance with legal requirements and create a diverse and inclusive workforce.
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