Junior Systems Developer

Warrington & Vale Royal College is seeking to appoint a full time Junior Systems Developer. This is a varied position in which you will be working on multiple complex systems and actively participating in all stages of development, including analysis, design, test, implementation and support.
Working closely with the Systems Development Manager you will:
Assist in the configuration and ongoing support of essential business systems ensuring that the applications are used to their best effect.
Interrogate databases and produce SQL queries to solve business problems
Respond to ad hoc queries
Develop reports in SSRS to help the college understand and measure performance indicators
Provide technical advice and support to internal end users
Please note, this role is primarily based on-site at our Warrington campus.
We offer an excellent salary and benefits package, which includes:
A competitive salary
Generous annual leave entitlement (48 days for Business Support Staff, inclusive of bank holidays and Christmas closure days, pro rata for part time)
Occupational pension scheme
Employee benefits package
Employee Assistance Programme
Free on-site parking
Full programme of training and mentoring
Induction programme and buddy scheme
Flexible working, where appropriate Menopause friendlyWhere appropriate we will consider flexible working options, such as part time or job share. Please include details of any requests in your supporting statement, and we would be happy to discuss this further at interview.
In November 2024 the college was officially commended as ‘Good with outstanding features’ by Ofsted. Our mission is ‘Inclusion, realising potential; transforming lives’. Our environment is inclusive, friendly and supportive, with high expectations for both staff and students. To thrive in our environment, you will need to be resilient, positive, able to work autonomously, have a strong work ethic, and put our learners at the heart of everything you do.
In March 2025 the college achieved the Platinum accreditation in the Investors in People framework. The college is performing at a High Performing (Platinum) level and demonstrates a deeply embedded culture of excellence in the way in which the organisation leads, supports, and develops its people’.
Sustainability is a key priority for Warrington & Vale Royal College, and we are committed to raising awareness and the implementation of sustainable practices in all aspects of college life. Sustainability principles are embedded across the college, and our sustainability action plan and committee are led by senior leaders to ensure that this remains a key focus.
Suitable candidates will have some experience with SQL and an understanding of data management systems and reporting.
For further information please refer to the attached job description, or if you would like an informal conversation about this role please contact us.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check/Children’s barred list check, and a Prohibition check for teaching staff.
Please note that it is college policy that referees of short-listed candidates will automatically be approached prior to interview. One reference should be from your current or most recent employer. In accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance, online searches will be conducted for all shortlisted candidates.
The College operates on 2 campuses – Warrington and Winsford.Please note, an application must be completed via FE jobs, as we cannot accept CVs as applications for employment. Agency CVs will not be accepted for this post.
This post closes on 21/06/2026; interviews are to be confirmed.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. If you are interested in this post please submit your application as soon as possible.