ICT Assistant Manager

Assistant ICT Manager

Start Date: September 2021

Permanent Contract

35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Salary Scale SO1 Spine point 23 – 25 £30585 - £31557 

We are seeking an enthusiastic person with relevant experience and a high level of personal drive and energy, who will be able to effectively manage the evolving IT infrastructure of the school.

This is a critical role in school. We invest heavily in using ICT to improve educational outcomes and for effective and efficient leadership and management of school processes. Our network is expanding with several computing suites over two campuses. Our ICT team are an integral part of the school and this role is fundamental to the progress and development of the ICT teams development, our infrastructure and systems across the school. 

The successful candidate will be self-motivated, exceptionally well organised and a good team worker and be able to demonstrate a proven track record of ICT systems development and have a passion for the role of ICT in an educational setting.

Providing an outstanding ICT support service is vital as we continue to plan for the increased use of great ICT solutions for better educational outcomes for every student and member of staff.

We are looking for someone who has:

• A proven track record of leading a school’s IT function to the highest standard, constantly striving to seek improvements in processes and systems.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage with staff at all levels including children, staff and Trustees.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to manage, manipulate and interpret data, with experience of managing the installation and set-up of key IT systems and services.

• The ability to manage time, and an IT support team, delegating as appropriate, multi-tasking and working to tight deadlines.

The successful candidate will need to be flexible regarding working hours and location in order to meet the needs of the business.

In return we can offer:

• A good school with outstanding features (OFSTED 2017)

• A school where we get to know our students and staff well, find out what they are good at and develop their talents

• A supportive and encouraging staff team

• The opportunity to access a wide range of CPD opportunities within and beyond school

• A school which understands the importance of staff well-being and workload management

Barking Abbey is a heavily over-subscribed dual campus secondary school in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, and has a well-deserved reputation for its friendly and supportive atmosphere and its excellent academic achievements. 

The school is located less than 10 minutes walk from Upney tube station and Barking mainline station (25 minutes from Liverpool Street).

Please click here to find out more information about what it is like to work at Barking Abbey www.barkingabbeyschool/join-us/staff-vacancies/

The application process:

A full application form must be completed and submitted via TES https://www.tes.com/jobs/  

Closing date for this post: 9:00am 14th July 2021

Interviews to take place: 19th July 2021

Dates are subject to change 

Barking Abbey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process, including a full disclosure check will be undertaken on all successful applicants. 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process, including Disclosure check, will be undertaken on all successful applicants.