SIMS Coordinator and Lead Data Analyst - Al Jazeera AcademyQatar

We are seeking a highly skilled SIMS Coordinator and Lead Data Analyst to join our team. This important role will involve managing and optimizing the School Information Management System (SIMS) while leading the analysis and evaluation of educational assessments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both education technology and data analysis with a focus on improving student outcomes through datadriven insights.

The ideal candidate must have the following key competencies:

• Data Presentation & Analysis: Ability to create clear highimpact presentations and reports on examination and data analysis to inform leadership and teaching staff.
• Skilled in working with Senior management team to develop datadriven strategies that enhance student achievement.
• Experienced in completing and submitting complex reports to senior leadership head office and the Ministry of Education ensuring accuracy and deadlines are met.
• Expertise in setting student targets updating progress and producing reports for parents staff and leadership teams.
• Capable of designing dashboards and regular reports to identify trends and anomalies for instructional leadership.
• Work with Examination Officers to analyse internal and external exam data and ensure accurate reporting of results.
• Provide coaching to teachers to support datadriven teaching and improve student outcomes.
• Offer recommendations on data collection methods analysis and reporting to improve school data systems.
• Design and produce detailed reports from SIMS to support teaching staff in raising student attainment and behaviour.
• Oversee data input to meet deadlines and support the effective operation of assessment and reporting systems.
• Ensure strict adherence to school policies maintaining data integrity and compliance in all processes.

Educational Background:

The educational background for a SIMS Coordinator and Lead Data Analyst typically includes the following:

Bachelors degree in a relevant field is usually the minimum requirement. Common degrees for aspiring data analysts include:

• Computer Science: Provides a strong foundation in programming data structures algorithms and problemsolving skills.
• Statistics: Focuses on statistical methods data modelling hypothesis testing and other essential tools for analysing data.

Salary and benefits package:

• Competitive Tax free salary depending upon qualifications & experience
• Two Bedroom Fully Furnished Apartment with paid utilities
• Joining/repatriation ticket Yearly annual return ticket visa and residency for self and one nominated dependent
• Private medical insurance for self and nominated dependent
• Free Schooling at Taallum Group Schools for one nominated dependent 100% discount on tuition registration and exam fees
• End of Service Benefit Gratuity of 21 days of basic salary as per Qatar Labor law

Paperwork Requirements:

Notarized and Attested academic degrees teaching certificates transcripts marriage and dependent birth certificates. You will be advised later on of school requirements.

The selected applicant will be required to provide criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) before employment is confirmed. Candidates from outside the authority of the DBS will be required to provide an approved Certificate from the similar authority in the Country in which he/she is currently residing.

To Apply:

• Detailed up to date CV with covering letter
• Job Application Form

Al Jazeera Academy A Unique Cultural Experience

Al Jazeera Academy provides a wonderful experience for prospective staff to work and grow in a unique cultural setting. Our students are mostly native Qatari well motivated courteous and a pleasure to work with. The Islamic Values which underpin the schools ethos are universal. Both Muslim and non Muslim teachers are welcome to apply. The emphasis is on respect.

Located in Doha in Qatar in total there are almost 1800 students (KG through to Year 12) in Al Jazeera Academy. Al Jazeera is an English National Curriculum School which originally opened in September 2002 it caters for students from 3 to 18 years of age. The Academy provides three integrated learning environments a wellresourced Kindergarten a large Primary and a Secondary Boys and Girls School.

Students follow an adapted version of the English National Curriculum with approximately 25% of the curriculum set aside for Arabic Medium subjects including Islamic Studies and Qatar History. Although the students are EAL learners they are immersed in English from an early age and increasing majority will study for first language IGCSE and AS level qualifications. External exam results are on an impressively rising trend and standards tend to be well above published UK national averages . Virtually all students progress to university either in the UK or US or attending the Qatar based universities situated in Education City.

The Academy holds current Qatar National Schools Accreditation and was also recently accredited with the prestigious Western Association of Schools and Colleges.as a benchmark of international quality.

The Taallum Group of Schools

In addition to being successful in its own right Al Jazeera Academy is a member of the Taallum Group family of schools. By joining Taallum you will become part of a committed and innovative team with great opportunities for personal cultural and professional development. As a rapidly advancing schools group you will be joining an active network of likeminded people in Qatar with further expansion planned abroad in the near future. Taallum presently has 3 schools and is responsible for the education of nearly 6000 students. Taallum put educational quality at the heart of what we do and each of our schools is growing year on year as a result of our popularity with parents. The school is also committed to technology and all Taallum Schools have achieved Expert Microsoft Showcase status.

Values and Partnerships

Al Jazeera Academy underpins its whole curriculum with the best Islamic values whilst at the same time embedding the ethos of a global dimension within our curriculum and learning opportunities both in and outside the classroom. We value very highly our wide range of community partnerships and look to appoint teachers who are also passionate about strengthening community links for themselves and the children in their care.

Life in Doha

In common with the majority of international schools day to day life is professionally demanding. In return for your passion to deliver quality education you will enjoy a competitive salary accommodation (or allowance) annual flight allowance private healthcare and education for your child. Youll have the opportunity to live and work in an exciting part of the world and will benefit from the opportunities inherent in a high quality global organisation dedicated to education and helping others to be the best they can be.

Doha is a progressive and exciting place to live. There is much to see and do in the capital city of the peninsular Arabian Gulf country Qatar Doha is a modern city on Doha Bay. Ringing its downtown waterfront are numerous parks and the Corniche Promenade. On a manmade island the I.M. Peidesigned Museum of Islamic Art houses an extensive collection from across the Muslim world. At Souq Waqif a traditional market vendors offer goods like clothing crafts and spices. Doha is a hub for world class sport and of course is the host for the 2022 World Cup. Doha is a particularly enjoyable and safe living environment for families.

For more information about our Academy please see the attached booklet.