Deputy IT Director - IT Support Manager

37 hours per week, full year

Due to expansion of the Trust, an exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint a Deputy IT Director – IT Support Manager to work alongside our experienced IT Director and his team.

This is a key role working at a senior level within our Central Team.

We are a dynamic cross phase Multi Academy Trust (MAT) based at locations across Hertfordshire and Central Bedfordshire, with central provision based in St Albans. We provide a high-quality education for more than 8 thousand children between the ages of 4 and 18; within our family of schools we have a nursery and first school, a primary, an all-through school, three secondaries and an extended secondary – with more schools expected to join us this year.

The successful candidate will:

• Work as a senior member of the IT team, ensuring all SET schools are supported to provide a quality education and support their communities.
• Be responsible for overseeing all aspects of day-to-day operations; the support of our IT teams and be pivotal in maintaining our excellent IT service to our schools.
• Have leadership experience and interpersonal skills, that will enable them to establish effective working relationships and inspire their team to deliver excellent IT service at every opportunity.
• Have exceptional communication and organisational skills.
• Be highly motivated and flexible with a “can do” approach that enables you to meet new challenges creatively and positively.

If you would like more information or to visit us to find out more, then please don’t hesitate to contact us.  

For further information on the role please contact HR on hr@scholarseducationtrust.co.uk or 01727 734424.

Closing date: 9am on 3rd June 2024

Interview date: TBC

We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

Diversity: The Scholars’ Education Trust is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. We want to attract and retain the very best staff in all areas of the trust, ensuring our staff body reflects the diversity of our students and local community.

Scholars’ Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Barring Service Check.