Strategic IT Manager

Strategic IT Manager

£34,728 - £47,292 per annum

37 hours per week, full year

25 days annual leave (rising to 30 days) plus bank holidays

About you

We are looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable IT Director to lead the ICT Team in the management, implementation, support and administration of the school ICT provision, to maximise efficiency and effectiveness; with emphasis on customer service and developing future plans to meet the school’s educational objectives.  

Reporting to the Business Director and a member of the school’s Senior Executive Team, you will have demonstrable experience of managing ICT services and staff, have good communication and inter-personal skills, and be solution-focussed.  You will take overall responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the ICT support service across the school.  You will be accountable for the development and delivery of the school’s IT strategy, working collaboratively with all key stakeholders to understand and support their technological requirements.

You could be a Senior IT Technician who wants to develop their skills or already an IT Manager who wants to gain further experience in a different organisation.  Previous experience of working in schools is not required.

About us 

We are a successful and ambitious school. We are a school which places character development at the heart of what we do. Our ethos encourages students to be articulate, resilient, courageous, curious, and to have the confidence to stand up for what they believe in. We provide unique leadership opportunities for all our students. Our positive and caring atmosphere, backed by excellent resources, makes this a wonderful place to build your career.

The Package

- Support Staff Scale – Grade 10/11: £34,728 - £47,292 per annum

- 37 hours per week, full year

- 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 days after 5 years) plus bank holidays

- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

- Access to continuous professional development opportunities

- Staff wellbeing initiatives

- Flexible working options (e.g. some working from home)

How to apply

Please complete a Tytherington Support Staff Application Form. We do not accept CVs.

Please write, in no more than two sides of A4, how your experience and knowledge make you a suitable candidate for this position

Please return the completed application form and supporting statement to Francesca Allen, HR & H&S Manager, Tytherington School, Manchester Road, Macclesfield, SK10 2EE – fallen@tytheringtonschool.co.uk

A tour will form part of the interview process.

We reserve the right to close the job advert earlier if sufficient applications are received.     Please note, due to safeguarding requirements, we cannot accept CVs.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 30 November 2021

There will be an interview process held on Monday 6 December 2021.

You will be sent further details regarding this process if you are selected for interview.

Disclosure & Barring Service

Successful applicants will be asked to apply for a Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.  Posts are subject to an Enhanced disclosure. A copy of the Disclosure and Barring Service Code of Practice is available on request. Further information about the Disclosure process can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service