IT Manager
The Morley Academy
Leeds
- Expired
- Salary:
- PO1 (£29,033 – £31,288)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- December 2016
- Apply by:
- 7 November 2016
Job overview
37 hrs per week (all year round)
We are seeking to recruit a passionate professional to lead the IT Services team at The Morley Academy, a role which is highly valued within the academy and is an integral facilitator to our impact and success as teaching and non-teaching professionals.
Taking overall responsibility for ensuring that the academy’s IT infrastructure is maintained and developed, the successful candidate will combine a strong technical understanding with the ability to effectively lead and manage a team of IT technicians. This role has a strong emphasis on leadership, communication, project management and customer support. Previous experience as an IT Manager is desirable but not essential, however, the successful candidate will have proven leadership and management experience as well as evidence of leading projects from planning through to implementation and delivery.
This role represents an exciting opportunity to become part of an academy and Trust that recognises the importance of developing IT systems and services, of which you will have a pivotal role. You will join a wider IT Services team of 18 colleagues that is committed to partnership and collaboration, through which you will receive excellent support and be involved in outstanding opportunities in relation to IT developments and large scale capital projects.
Judged Outstanding for the first time in 2009 and re-designated as Outstanding in every Ofsted category in May 2013 we have a track record of excellence both in terms of student outcomes and professional development.
If you are excited about the prospect of this rare opportunity we would be delighted to hear from you.
An application pack which provides further details of the role is available to download directly from our website at www.tgat.org.uk or by email to recruitment@morley.leeds.sch.uk. Please note if you submit an electronic application we will not require a hard copy.
Closing date for applications: Monday 7th November (noon)
The GORSE Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, and applicants will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure.
This role is subject to a 6 month probationary period.
CVs are not accepted.
Executive Principal: Sir John Townsley
Principal: Leanne Griffiths
Director of IT: James Ramsden
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About The Morley Academy
- The Morley Academy
- Fountain Street, Morley, Leeds
- West Yorkshire
- LS27 0PD
- United Kingdom
Recently accredited as a World Class School The Morley Academy is one of only 48 schools in the country to have the outcomes, attitudes and skills-sets of the student body recognised in this way. We are extremely proud of this award and feel it captures our vision and ethos in a poignant manner.
We are a humble organisation that does not rest on its laurels. We are always keen to listen and learn and we are eager to work in partnership with students and parents, carers and governors to continue to ensure our provision is the best it can possibly be. As the founding member of the nationally renowned GORSE Academies Trust we benefit from expert partnership networks which provide a rich climate for discussion, debate, moderation and the sharing of resources. Furthermore through the academy’s SCITT we benefit from working alongside and supporting the development of professionals new to teaching; we recognise the advantages that this offers and relish the opportunity to work collaboratively.
We are thrilled you are considering applying for a role with us; we can assure you if you do you will not be disappointed!
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