Power Platform Developer
Hybrid
Croydon, United Kingdom
£ 60,000 / year
Freelance
07-04-2025
Job Specifications
We are seeking a talented Microsoft Power Platform Developer to design, develop, and implement custom solutions using Power Apps, Power Automate, Copilot Studio, and Power BI. Your work will streamline processes, provide automation, support teaching and learning, and enhance data analysis across our organisation.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact by creating innovative AI tools and improving our current systems and workflows.
You will help to drive the Federation commitment to supporting all leaders, teachers and office staff to provide a world class education utilising new innovative solutions such as AI tools.
You will join the Federation pioneering leveraging AI technology in education and taking part in research initiatives.
WORKING WITH US
The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve.
We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve.
As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris.
To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the Why Work For Us page.
MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Your responsibilities will include:
Designing, developing, and implementing custom solutions using Power Apps Studio, Power Automate, Copilot Studio and Power BI to automate processes and improve data insights
Working closely with teachers, school leaders, head office staff, consultants and other stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure the solutions meet their needs
Integrating Power Platform solutions with other systems used by the Harris Federation, ensuring security, seamless data flow and functionality.
Providing ongoing support and maintenance for the developed solutions, troubleshooting issues and implementing updates as required
Creating technical documentation and providing training to end-users to ensure they can effectively use the developed solutions.
Staying up-to-date with the latest Power Platform features and best practices, and continuously seeking opportunities to improve existing solutions
A full list of responsibilities can be found in the Job Pack.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We would like to hear from you if you have:
A good general education demonstrating numeracy and literacy
Operational experience of developing AI tools and processes, ideally within a large education environment or similarly large organisation
Familiarity with educational data, recognising the sensitivities of this data as well as understanding what quality and accurate data means for educational institutions
Awareness of potential impacts if data is inaccurate, particularly in educational settings
Confidence with the management of educational data across a complex organisation
Familiarity with operating within an integrated/complex educational data system
Experience of reporting and analysis of educational workforce data
Understanding of relevant employment legislation, the Data Protection Act, Information Governance issues, GDPR and the principles of equality and diversity, especially as they pertain to educational environments
Knowledge of the rules, guidance, and laws governing the secure handling of personally identifiable data within educational institutions
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Studio, Copilot 365, Power automate, Power Bi, Sharepoint, Power Apps and other Microsoft products
Knowledge of appropriate techniques for investigating data quality issues and the ability to communicate findings effectively
Ability to manage software development projects, with knowledge of the different software project management paradigms and the ability to identify the most effective for each project
For a full person specification, please download the Job Pack.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
Harris has a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.
You will also have access to a variety of benefits, support programmes and initiatives including:
Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression
Annual performance and loyalty bonus
Pension scheme (Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution
26 days' annual leave (inclusive of our Christmas Eve closure day) plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 2 years' service, or equivalent for staff on term time contracts
Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan including cover for routine and specialist healthcare
Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice
Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
Wide range of shopping, leisure, and travel discounts
20% off at Tapi Carpets, exclusive to Harris employees
Interest-free ICT and season ticket loans
For most non-teaching staff based at our Head Office in East Croydon, we also offer lifestyle friendly working arrangements including flexible start and end times, and hybrid working with two days from home and three days on site.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Safeguarding Notice
The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.
Equal Opportunities
The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the ...
About the Company
The Harris Federation is the leading large multi-academy trust in the country with over 50 academies across London and Essex, educating more than 40,000 young people. For over 30 years, we have been raising standards in education. OUR VISION AND VALUES Our mission is simple: to close the educational gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers. As champions of social mobility, we challenge inequality and are creating a future where every child has the chance to achieve their ambitions. OUR ACAD... Know more
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