Trainee Data Technician Apprenticeship
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Company: Highfield School
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Location: Hampshire, GU30 7LQ
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £15,000.00 per year
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Sector: Digital
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Ref: NAS-2000057322
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Application Deadline Date: 25/10/2026
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Start Date: 09/11/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday - Friday, from 8.00am - 4.00pm, with an hour for lunch.
Brief Description
You will take day-to-day responsibility for the accuracy and integrity of data held on iSAMS, our Management Information System, working closely with the IT Department, academic staff and the wider leadership team. Full training will be provided, but you will be precise, curious about systems, and comfortable learning new software quickly.
Training to be Provided
This is a work based apprenticeship with off the job training time given towards your learning. A work based trainer will be assigned from the college to help support your learning journey.
Future Prospects
Potential of a further career within the company.
Vacancy Detail
- Maintain the day-to-day accuracy of pupil, parent and staff records held on iSAMS, ensuring data is entered, updated and checked in a timely manner
- Act as a first point of contact for staff queries relating to iSAMS, providing friendly, patient support and basic training
- Support the annual rollover process, including timetable set-up, class and form allocations, and the transition into the new academic year
- Produce routine and ad hoc reports (attendance, assessment, census and other statutory returns) under the guidance of the Data Manager and IT Department
- Assist with the production of pupil reports, working to agreed deadlines each term
- Work alongside the IT Department on system integrations, user accounts, permissions and troubleshooting, escalating technical issues as appropriate
- Support compliance with data protection requirements (UK GDPR), helping to keep records secure, accurate and appropriately retained
- Assist with admissions data entry and the smooth transfer of information between the Admissions team and iSAMS
- Undertake all required off-the-job training and coursework for the Level 3 Data Technician apprenticeship standard, attending college or training-provider sessions as scheduled
- Carry out other reasonable administrative or data-related duties as directed by the Head, Bursar or IT Manager
Other Information
- Commitment to completing the Level 3 Data Technician apprenticeship, including attendance at off-the-job training
- Previous experience of working in a school or office environment
- Familiarity with a Management Information System (iSAMS, SIMS, Arbor or similar)
- Experience, in a relevant subject such as Business, IT, Computing or Data