Head of IT
Co-op Academies Trust
Manchester
- £85,000 - £95,000 per year
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 26 February 2025
Job overview
We are seeking an experienced IT leader with a proven track record of leading, managing and developing IT systems and infrastructure across a multi-academy trust or a similar large-scale organisation. This is a crucial role within our strategic operations as we continue to expand and develop our Trust.
The successful candidate will possess extensive knowledge of IT infrastructure, including system management, cybersecurity, and the delivery of major IT projects. As Head of IT, you will be responsible for leading our IT strategy, ensuring that our systems and services support our academies effectively and securely. You will work closely with IT teams across our Trust, providing leadership and direction to ensure that all academies benefit from the highest standards of technology and support.
This role requires a deep understanding of IT systems and the ability to implement and manage them across multiple sites. You will also need to demonstrate experience in overseeing IT projects from conception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget. Your expertise will be crucial in guiding our academies through digital transformations, enhancing both the staff and student experience.
As Head of IT, you will be instrumental in raising the standard of IT services across our academies, aligning them with best practices and regulatory requirements. You will ensure that our IT infrastructure is robust, scalable, and secure, supporting the educational outcomes of our students.
This is an exciting challenge that offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the digital landscape of our Trust.
To find out more, we encourage you to arrange an informal (yet confidential) discussion with Propelo, our recruitment partners on 01273 222877 or email coopacademies@propelo.co.uk. To download the recruitment pack and for details on how to apply please visit: https://coopacademies.our-careers.co.uk.
Closing date: 26th February 2025, 9am
Interviews: 7th March 2025
About Co-op Academies Trust
- Co-op Academies Trust
- Department 10704, 1 Angel Square
- Manchester
- M60 0AG
- United Kingdom
Captivating minds through co-operation
Through a great education we are changing the lives of young people. Built on the same principles as all cooperatives across the world, we work with academies to empower teachers and young people to work together for a better education and a better community.
We have been recognised by the Sutton Trust Charity and the Education Policy Institute as one of the top performing multi-academy trusts for disadvantaged students. What makes our Trust unique is that we are sponsored by the Co-op Group.
That close relationship means that we benefit from all of the business expertise that has seen the Co-op grow to one of the most respected, ethically driven and successful businesses in the country. Popular with students, parents and teachers, we began in 2010 with just two academies. One in Manchester and one in Stoke-on-Trent. Two years later, in 2012, we began to work with a cluster of academies in Leeds and by 2014 we had five academies in Leeds; made up of one secondary and four primary academies. Pragmatic in our approach to growth we worked closely and co-operatively to improve all of our academies. We now have 28 academies across Greater Manchester, Stoke-on-Trent, The Wirral and West Yorkshire.
Our Values
Co-op Academies Trust is committed to the values shared by cooperatives everywhere:
Self-help – we support learners, parents, carers and staff to help themselves
Self-responsibility – we encourage learners, parents, carers and staff to take responsibility for, and answer to their actions
Democracy – we give our learners, parents, carers and staff a say in the way we run our schools
Equality – we believe that the voice of each individual should be heard
Equity – we run our schools in a way that is fair and unbiased
Solidarity – we share interests and common purposes with our learners, parents, carers and staff, and with other schools in the communities we serve
We strive to demonstrate the following ethical values in everything we do:
Openness – we believe in being open with colleagues in our schools and beyond, children and their families, sharing information and ideas to raise standards and life chances
Honesty – we act in a professional and respectful manner in our dealings with everyone
Social responsibility – we maximise our impact on the people in our communities while minimising our footprint on the world
Caring for others – we treat everyone as we wish to be treated ourselves, understanding that children only have one childhood
We use our simple ‘Ways of Being Co-op’ to demonstrate our values:
• Do what matters most
• Be yourself, always
• Show you care
• Succeed together
You can find out more about our Trust by visiting www.coopacademies.co.uk
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