IT Manager

JOB OVERVIEW

We are looking for an skilled IT professional to oversee the efficient and effective operation and planning of IT infrastructure across the school site, while providing hands-on IT support to staff across the school. You will be responsible for all IT hardware and software, servers, storage management, security, recovery/business continuity. You will also provide project management skills to allow for strategic planning in the best use of IT to meet current and future initiatives and developments.

Working Pattern - Monday to Friday full time, 52 weeks 

Salary Banding - Band 4 Management, Range = £36,550 - £49,547

Main Duties Include (Not Exhaustive) 

• Managing the provision of high quality, effective IT support services across the Academy
• managing the data network, IT infrastructure and telecommunications systems, GDPR and cyber security requirements and data eco-system,
• managing the IT Team, including IT Technicians
• managing the Academy's IT budget and ensuring the best use of resources and value for money in respect of IT equipment and service contracts.

Rewards & Benefits:

• Flexible hours
• The opportunity of working within a supportive, friendly environment 
• Great opportunities for personal and career development.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Employee benefits 
• Discounted access to the onsite gym and free access to employee assistance programme.
• Generous staff discount scheme 
• At least one personal day a year 
• Support for your wellbeing 

The right candidate will have:

• The ability to develop and communicate a clear IT strategy for the Academy in conjunction with senior leaders, and the wider Trust
• A formal IT qualification to degree level or significant relevant experience
• Experience of working in an educational environment within a similar role is desired 
• Experience of leading IT projects, initiatives and strategies to successful conclusions 
• Experience of interpreting legislation, policy and guidance to contribute to the formulation of policies and procedures that ensure compliance 
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral and the ability to communicate effectively with staff and students.
• A proven ability to work on their own initiative.
• A can-do attitude.
• A commitment to the happiness well-being, self-esteem and progress of everyone at the Academy.

We believe in great teamwork and mutual support, so if you enjoy working as part of a dedicated team, sharing knowledge, experience and learning please complete the application form and we will be in touch.

We are an equal opportunities employer and committed to ensuring all applicants will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability, or sexual orientation.

Research tells us that applicants (especially those from underrepresented groups) can be put off from applying for a role if they do not meet all the criteria. If you think you would be a good match for any of our roles and can demonstrate some transferable experience please apply, regardless of whether you tick every box.

Huish Episcopi Academy is a United Learning School:

United Learning is a unique group of independent and state schools working together to achieve the best in everyone. The United Learning vision is to provide excellent education so that all young people are able to make a success of their lives.

Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and reserve the right to offer to a candidate before the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online with a full and complete application form. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you to check the job information attached.