IT Systems and Infrastructure Manager
City of London Academies Trust
City of London
- £59,772 - £64,032 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 24 February 2025
Job overview
IT Systems and Infrastructure Manager
Working Pattern: Full Time, 35 hrs per week, 52 weeks per year
Contract type: Permanent
Start date: As soon as possible
Salary: P07 SCP 46 – 50, £59,772 - £64,032 (fte)
You are an enthusiastic and skilled IT Leader; we are a top performing Trust. Together, we can create truly exceptional schools.
About the Role
City of London Academies Trust (COLAT) is seeking to appoint an innovative and exceptional IT Systems Infrastructure Manager to start as soon as possible. This post offers an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and enthusiastic professional to join a growing Multi Academy Trust. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the implementation and proactive management of the organisation’s IT systems infrastructure, by building a small, dedicated team to help drive the Trust’s digital transformation through the adoption of cloud technologies and the integration of on-premises and cloud systems. You will work closely with the IT Director, Operations and Service Desk teams to develop and execute strategies for architectural optimization, have responsibility for the safety and security of Trust-IT systems, and oversee the successful delivery of IT Infrastructure projects.
About Us
COLAT is driven by the ambition to be the best. We believe exceptional leaders create exceptional schools; they transform lives and shape the future of every student.
COLAT currently oversees six secondary academies, three primary academies and one sixth form centre all located in north, south and east London. We combine the heritage and traditions of the City of London Corporation with a genuinely innovative, enterprising, and entrepreneurial ethos. We are also committed to providing training and development to all our staff, plus excellent career advancement opportunities within this evolving Trust.
About You
We are looking for a talented IT professional with experience managing and architecting complex multi-site IT Infrastructure systems. The Trust-IT Systems Manager will have excellent knowledge of network server and cloud technologies and have previously been involved in other successful digital transformation projects. The successful candidate will have proven organisational, communication, project management and leadership skills and be able to work under pressure whilst maintaining a positive professional attitude.
COLAT is based in the heart of evolving communities in London, and we value the diversity of our workforce as such we welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our team.
How to Apply
If you match our ambition and want to join our dedicated team of professionals, we would love to hear from you. Candidates must address the person specification in no more than 1,000 words. Applications must be submitted via the TES portal.
Your application should include full contact details (address, telephone numbers and email addresses) and details of two referees.
For each referee, please provide their name, position, organisation, telephone numbers and email addresses. One of these referees must be your current or most recent employer. If you do not wish us to contact referees at this stage, please make this clear on your application.
If you require any other details, or would like an informal discussion, please contact Billy Harvey Director of IT on the following email address: billy.harvey@its.cola.org.uk
Selection Timeline
Closing date for applications is 9:00am Monday 24 February 2025.
We plan for selection activities and interviews to take place during the week commencing Monday 3 March 2025.
City of London Academies Trust supports Equal Opportunities Employment
City of London Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, including enhanced DBS checks and a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the standards which flows from City of London Academies Trust vision and values.
The role is covered by part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
City of London Academies Trust Company Registration No. 04504128.
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About City of London Academies Trust
- City of London Academies Trust
- North Wing, Guildhall, PO BOX 270, Gresham Street
- London
- EC2P 2EJ
- United Kingdom
Established in 2016, City of London Academies Trust prides itself on its pursuit for educational excellence and believes strongly in the transformational nature of education, operating schools in areas of significant disadvantage. We understand that strong outcomes lead to improved life chances for our students, so we are unashamedly academic and unapologetically results driven. Each of our schools adopt a ‘warm/strict’ approach, combining high expectations with care and support. Our level of care means we never compromise on standards or expectations, ensuring that no student’s background becomes a reason for lowering the bar. Our schools maintain exemplary standards of behaviour, with systems, rituals and norms that instil strong habits. As a result, our schools provide an environment where our teachers can teach, and students can learn without disruption. We take great pride in fostering an exceptionally positive learning environment and we work meticulously to maintain our strong ethos and culture.
COLAT is driven by an unwavering ambition to be the best. We believe exceptional leaders and teachers create outstanding schools, transforming lives and shaping the future of every student. We combine the heritage and tradition of the Corporation of London with a genuinely innovative, enterprising, and entrepreneurial ethos. We are also committed to providing training and development to all our staff, plus excellent career advancement opportunities within our evolving Trust.
Our Trust comprises 11 schools across Hackney, Islington, Newham, Lambeth and Southwark supporting over 10,000 students. Our primary provision (three schools) is rated Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted, providing children with the best possible start to their education. Our standalone 16-19 Free School, Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre (NCS), is also rated Outstanding in all areas and stands out nationally in the top 1% of schools for student outcomes, with 95% of its students securing places at Russell Group and Ivy League universities each year. For our secondary provision that have Ofsted gradings, one is Outstanding in all areas, with the rest at least Good, and four with Outstanding features. Considering that 55% of students across the Trust are eligible for Pupil Premium, these are huge successes and are testament to the vision, hard work and commitment of staff across our schools.
This is an exciting time to be part of the City of London Academies Trust, and we very much hope that you will be inspired to want to join us. We are committed to investing in the next generation of COLAT people who will embody the Trust’s culture, values and ethos. We invite you to explore our website to find out more about the Trust, our academies and our people. Come and join our team to help continue to deliver exceptional outcomes.
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