Head of Information Systems

The City of Stoke on Trent Sixth Form College is a thriving, lively and successful Sixth Form College, committed to social inclusion. The College is located in an award-winning, state of the art building at the heart of the University Quarter of Stoke on Trent, adjacent to Stoke Railway Station, providing excellent travel links. In September 2017, the College achieved academy status as part of the Potteries Educational Trust. The Trust is working collaboratively with educational institutions from across Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire and beyond, seeking to improve outcomes for all children and young people in the region. In October 2017, Ofsted Inspectors graded the College ‘Good’ with several excellent features and praised staff and students for creating a supportive learning community. Inspectors were impressed with the relentless focus on continuing to improve the quality of teaching, learning and assessment, leading to our learners making good or excellent progress. The College’s mission is ‘A caring community, delivering excellence and inspiring futures.’ 

Head of Information Systems

(Full Time / Permanent)

Salary will be paid according to the College’s Leadership Spine

(£45,517 - £48,494 per annum)

Due to the promotion of the current post holder, a unique and exciting opportunity has arisen within the College for an enthusiastic and talented individual to use their skills, knowledge and experience to lead on the use of information and provision of ICT services across the College. The successful applicant will be responsible for the strategic leadership, development, management and organisation of the College’s management information, examinations systems, ICT and business processes, ensuring a positive impact on the development of Students’ learning. 

Excellent leadership, management and communication skills are required together with the ability to present accurate and informative management information in a timely and efficient manner. 

You will be a strategic leader and a hands-on professional who has the technical understanding to be self-sufficient and is prepared to engage at any level to achieve excellent outcomes.

Closing date: Sunday 7th October 2018

Interviews for this post will be held on Monday 15th October 2018.  

For further details and an application form please visit the College’s website:  www.stokesfc.ac.uk, or email personnel@stokesfc.ac.uk.  Alternatively, telephone Personnel on (01782) 854210.

The College is committed to Equal Opportunities. Applications are particularly welcome from members of the ethnic minorities who are currently under represented at the College.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You should note that an enhanced DBS Disclosure will be required prior to taking up an appointment with the College.