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# Data and Systems Administrator

- **Company:** Clear IT Recruitment Ltd
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Salary:** £35,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Business Software, Software as a Service, Databases, Power BI, Standard Sql, Office365, Data Analytics, Tools for Reporting
- **Published:** August 3, 2026
- **Apply:** http://www.clearitrecruitment.co.uk/vacancies/data-and-systems-administrator-5374/

## About the Role

* Experience of working with a complex database, such as a student records system.
 * Experience with reporting tools and data analytics including SQL
 * Experience using PowerBI for API's.
 * Contributes fully to an effective team environment; demonstrates willingness to work cooperatively with others to achieve shared goal.

You will need an Enhanced DBS check to work within this school.

## Description

* Act as the system administrator for their Management Information System (currently SchoolBase with scope to change)
 * Act as administrator for the schools' SAAS applications such as Firefly / MS365
 * Act as administrator for teaching and business software. Ensure the smooth and effective function of the systems and software across the business.
 * Ensure all student and staff records are updated in a timely manner.
 * Support staff in their use of MIS and other systems. Provide up to date training as required, ensuring software is used accurately and in a standardised manner by all.
 * Responsible for the annual roll-over and new intake of pupils and staff. Managing staff and pupil joiners and leavers throughout the year.
 * Produce and manage reports upon request from staff.
 * Ensure data for pupil-premium students is correctly recorded.
 * Collect and update FFT/MidYis (or equivalent) data in liaison with the Deputy Head academic.
 * Assist with the IT helpdesk ticket distribution amongst the IT team.
 * To liaise with 3rd party software vendors for the regular upgrade of our systems and software.
 * To check all database platforms are backed up and retrievable in case of DR.
 * The co-ordination and production of accurate, valid and timely UK statutory returns such as ISC and DfE Census.
 * Participate in projects to migrate data to a new MIS and improve business processes.
 * Train system users and provide advice and support to support staff and teachers.
 * Be the central point of contact for the administration, termination and renewal of teaching software and other administrative platforms.
 * Perform additional duties as assigned by the Head of IT.


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