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Trainee Data Technician Apprenticeship

Highfield School · Hampshire · posted 2 November 2026

Wage
£15,000 a year
Hours
35 hours a week
Duration
2 Years 3 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Data technician (level 3)
Starts
30 November 2026
Closing date
13 November 2026
Positions
1

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  • 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

Your training

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.

Where it leads

Potential of a further career within the company.

About Highfield School

Day and optional boarding school (prep school for ages 8–13; pre-prep and nursery for younger children).

Things to consider

  • 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

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingInitiativeNon judgementalPatienceStrong IT SkillsConfidence with MS OfficeGenuine Interest in Data

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 4) — essential
  • GCSE Mathematics (grade 4) — essential
  • GCSE Business (grade 4) — desired
  • A Level Computing (grade C) — desired

Where you'll work

  • Highfield Lane, Liphook, Hampshire, GU30 7LQ

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