Dollar Academy has been a co-educational day and boarding school since its foundation in 1818. Today, it provides an exceptional all-round education to around 1,350 pupils aged 5-18. Our focus is on encouraging the individual talents and ambitions of every young person, in a positive and supportive environment that fosters the development of transferable skills, self-confidence and strong personal values.
The school’s location is undoubtedly one of the most scenic in the country, set against the Ochil Hills and the historic Castle Campbell, but within easy reach of the major towns of the Central Belt and just 40 minutes from Edinburgh Airport. The Dollar community is welcoming and vibrant. The whole school sits within a single, stunning 70-acre campus.
We are looking for an experienced Data Manager to operate and maintain the school Academic MIS system (iSAMS), the Financial Database (WCBS PASS Finance) and connections to all 3rd party systems. This role will report to the Director of IT and Assistant Rector (Academic).
The successful candidate will oversee the day-to-day operations of the school’s MIS systems ensuring that data is accurate, up to date and secure, and provide support, training and advice for all staff to facilitate their use of iSAMS, WCBS PASS and associated services. They will also look to expand the use of iSAMS to meet the needs of the school and end users.
Applicants should have experience in a similar technical role in an education or business environment as a data administrator. Experience of iSAMS would be advantageous.
All appointments at Dollar Academy are subject to satisfactory clearance through the Disclosure Scotland Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme. The successful candidate will be asked to make a formal application, the cost of which will be covered by the Academy.
The Academy’s Support Staff Application Form must be completed and is available to download by visiting our website. Completed application forms should be mailed to: The Director of Human Resources, Dollar Academy, Mylne Avenue, Dollar, FK14 7DU, Clackmannanshire OR emailed to recruitment@dollaracademy.org.uk
CVs and covering letters are optional. We may contact applicants before the closing date and we reserve the right to appoint a candidate prior to the closing date.