IT Manager
Academy@Worden
Leyland
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- NJC Grade 7 (£23398 - £27688) + allowance of £2500 (recruitment allowance is negoitiable for exceptional candidates. Starting point on the main salary range will depend on ability and experience.
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 28 September 2018
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, innovative, successful and hardworking IT Manager. The successful candidate will be an outstanding team player and have outstanding technical expertise in the field of IT with the ability to work as part of a team to ensure the best possible outcomes are achieved for all the pupils at Worden. We are committed to developing and supporting our staff.
Over the last five years the school has invested heavily in the IT infrastructure to create a reliable backbone for all stakeholders to use. However, the school still has the desire to expand network provision further. The successful candidate should have the motivation to further shape and design the network as well as having an excellent working knowledge of Storage Area Networks and VM Ware.
Worden is a comprehensive Converter Academy that has a proven track record of sustained improvement and growth. In February 2016 the school underwent a successful one day short inspection which highlighted the fact that 'Pupils leave the school with brighter prospects due to a passionate and driven leadership team working alongside teachers who care and meticulously plan for each unique cohort'.
The behaviour and attitude of students at Worden is excellent and potential candidates are welcome to visit the school and see us at work.
You will have:
• Excellent IT skills including working knowledge of VMware and SANs
• Excellent organisational skills
• Able to lead and manage a team including an apprentice
• Able to communicate effectively, both written and orally
• Able to develop and monitor school policy across your areas of responsibility.
• To have knowledge and understanding of current IT developments and how these can enhance the IT provision in educational establishments.
If you are a committed professional, enjoy a challenge, and are passionate about raising standards and making a difference, you are a person we want working with us.
Worden is committed to promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will need to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and appointment will be subject to receipt of suitable references, qualifications and identity checks.
Interviews: w/c 1st October 2018
More Information can be found at www.academyatworden.co.uk
Essential Qualifications
- Grade A*
- C at GCSE or O Levels/CSE in English & Maths (equivalent to A* - C GCSE)
- Educated to at least GCE “A” Level standard or equivalent
Desirable Qualifications
- Other Post 16 or Higher Education qualifications
Essential Experience
• Experience as working as an IT technician/Network Manager
• Experience of working with SQL database’s
• Experience of maintaining different types of servers (e.g. ISA, ISS, SQL,Exchange)
• Experience of maintaining servers running OS 2012 and above
• Experience of using VMWare across physical servers and SANs
• Experience of using and managing disk arrays and SANs
• Experience of working with and maintaining wireless networks
Desirable Experience
• Experience in working in a school environment
• Experience of working with Apple IOS technology on a predominantly windows based network
• Experience of working with different types of server
Proposed Interview Date: w/c 1st October 2018
For an informal discussion please contact: Deputy Headteacher – Mr Hammersley Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to M Reed (Business Manager) reedm@wordenacademy.co.uk.
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About Academy@Worden
On 1st February 2013, Worden was recognised by the Department for Education for its achievements in educational standards and became Leyland’s only Converter Academy (an academy that does not require support from a sponsor). As Leyland’s premier academy, we are very proud of the fact that our students continually raise the bar and achieve new heights. Worden is the only school in South Ribble to have 100% of its pupils achieving five or more A*-C grades at GCSE for two consecutive years.
Academy@Worden is an outstanding school where:
- All pupils achieve and are recognised as unique individuals with specific talents and needs. Students only get one chance and we take very seriously our role of providing the best possible opportunities for them to gain the most from their time here.
- Excellent teaching encourages intellectual, creative, technological and physical growth. We aim to develop our students’ ability to think independently, solve problems, communicate effectively and live happy and fulfilling lives.
- Students are motivated and recognise the joy of achievement in a safe and orderly environment.
- Parents are encouraged to take an active part in their child’s education and in the life of the school in general.
- The experiences of pupils provide opportunities to become tolerant and respectful, resilient and resourceful and encourage them to develop the skills required to face the challenges of the future.
- Students experience a range of enrichment within and beyond the school day and in the community.
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