Job Summary
We are looking to appoint a skilled and ambitious School IT Manager to join our committed IT team and lead the strategic development and have oversight of all ICT systems across the school and sixth form. The successful candidate will possess a passion for information technology. They will be aware of current trends across the education sector especially where there is alignment between these and the school needs; will be instrumental in shaping the way that IT becomes embedded into the curriculum and administrative structures across the school.
Responsibilities
* Lead the strategic development of all ICT systems across the school and sixth form centre.
* Line management of digital technology team.
* Provide effective technical support for all users.
* Provide training to users as required.
* Provide regular updates on faults/issues to all users via appropriate means.
* Audit and monitor the provision of ICT support to ensure IT resources are fully operational, supporting uninterrupted teaching and learning.
* Manage filtered internet connectivity and proxy server.
* Oversee the school's WiFi provision across various VLANs.
* Manage all elements of the school's Microsoft 365 tenancy.
* Administer school-owned Chromebook and Windows devices.
* Manage relationships with third-party IT service providers.
* Oversee backup systems and disaster recovery contingencies.
* Manage the school's MIS system, ensuring all upgrades and relevant patches are installed.
* Oversee the school's printing and photocopying provision.
* Identify, plan, and cost future developments and upgrades of the ICT infrastructure within agreed budgets.
* Oversee software licensing, ensuring timely renewals.
* Develop and review the five-year IT development plan.
* Oversee the creation and implementation of designated IT policies.
* Oversee the implementation of the schools' "acceptable use" policy.
* To support the school in meeting its safeguarding responsibilities.
Post holders should expect to carry out any other duties which may reasonably be expected given the nature of the role or any other reasonable request from the Headteacher to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £37,280.00 per year
Benefits:
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person