Lead IT Officer
Droylsden Academy
Tameside
- Expired
- Salary:
- £22,401 - £25,463
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- February 2019
- Apply by:
- 21 January 2019
Job overview
To provide 1st & 2nd line hardware, software & peripheral support to all Academy staff, students, Governors and third party visitors
To complete helpdesk incident and problem requests inline with internal policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with these at all times
To take proactive and reactive support of all user operated IT & AV equipment, ensuring that downtime through consumable life expectancy is kept to a minimum
To act as the technical escalation point for User Support Officer escalated support at their site(s)
To work collaboratively across both schools, to share information within the IT department (through the production & use of knowledge Base Articles and User Guides)
To understand the essential requirements of complex networking systems
To provide Operating System level support in Windows 10 and current versions of Microsoft office & other applications used across both Schools
To ensure audit information is accurate, up to date and that all staff have signed relevant documentation relating to Acceptable Use of IT and hardware asset deployment
Take a lead, working to the Network manager, in the design and development of ICT based systems, interactive and graphical resources, video, on-line communication tools etc. which enhance the curriculum and promote eLearning within and outside both schools, according to agreed policy and specification
Support the Network Manager and ICT Technicians in the management of the network
Lead on website maintenance and the transfer of materials onto the website**
Manage and update the websites and web content, digital screens, social media and tools that provide electronic home/school multi-media communication
Create digital materials for events (banners, flyers, video content, photography, etc.)
With the ICT Technicians at both schools, support staff in classrooms with multi-media content and applications
Provide support to key subjects within the classroom and curriculum that makes extensive use of multi-media content (such as Drama, Music, Media Studies, Photography, Computing, etc.)
Assist with preparing equipment for presentations, assemblies, meetings and events (including in the evening), as required
Undertake any such other duties that reasonably correspond to the general character of the post and its level of responsibility
Attached documents
About Droylsden Academy
Droylsden Academy is an 11-16 Co-Educational School in Tameside, Greater Manchester. It is currently rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted (2022 and 2017). The Academy serves over 900 students and employs over 100 teachers and support staff. The school is heavily over-subscribed, has an impressive state -of-the art modern building and is in a very strong financial position.
The Tame River Educational Trust was founded in January 2022, with Droylsden Academy as its founding member. Our Multi Academy Trust (MAT) is a sponsored Trust (sponsored by Tameside College and Clarendon Sixth Form) and currently has one secondary school and an Associate Member secondary school (soon to become a full member).
Our Trust mission is to challenge educational and social disadvantage by hosting a family of great community-based schools in which to learn, teach and belong. Our Trust promotes learning, develops character, values diversity and builds cultural capital. By the age of 16 we want every student to progress to suitably challenging post-16 studies or apprenticeships.
Please have a look at our Trust website for more details at: https://www.droylsdenacademy.com/tret/417608.html.
Co-Headteachers
Mr E Mayell and Mrs G Arnold
Values and vision
Droylsden Academy is built on three core values. Our school encourages students to become great learners through hard work, politeness and honesty
Ofsted Report
Droylsden Academy is a good school:
“Pupils are proud to attend Droylsden Academy”
“Pupils are happy and accepting of each other’s differences. The school is a place where they can be themselves”
“Teachers’ expectations of pupils’ behaviour and academic achievement are high. Pupils rise to these standards”
“Pupils behave well and work hard”
“Pupils are expected to develop their character and confidence. They develop leadership skills and they are well prepared for life in modern Britain”
“Teachers are successful in helping pupils to deepen their understanding of ideas and concepts across the curriculum. Effective support helps pupils remember more over time”
“An extensive programme of pastoral support and life lessons ensures that pupils learn about healthy relationships and the wider world”
“Pupils benefit from an extensive range of extra-curricular clubs”
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