Trust Head of ICT Services

TRUST HEAD OF ICT SERVICES

CROMPTON HOUSE CHURCH OF ENGLAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

Salary: Grade 9, £42,503 - £46,549 per annum (negotiable for an exceptional candidate)

 Hours: 36.40 hours per week, Monday – Friday - Full Year

Location: Rochdale Road, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 7HS

Start date: As soon as possible

The Trust are offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated, skilled, and committed Head of ICT Services  to manage and lead the Trust ICT team.

You will be responsible for the management and delivery of ICT support services within the Trust. This will include the strategic planning, development, and monitoring of ICT support services, staff supervision and responsibility  for the delegation of relevant activities to ensure the smooth running of the ICT function across the Trust.

You do not need to have worked in education, what is more important is that you are an excellent IT professional with the right skillset who has the enthusiasm and commitment to be the best that you can be.

This position will be predominantly based as Crompton House School but may occasionally require travel to collaborate with other schools within the Trust.

In return, we offer:

·      A supportive and inclusive staff environment.

·      Opportunities for career development in a growing Trust.

·      Access to learning and development opportunities and activities for your Continued Personal Development.

·      Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (career average)

·      A Cycle to Work Scheme

·      A generous holiday entitlement

·      Employee Assistance Programme – access to a 24-hour advice line offering support on a range of life and work, money, and family issues

Working at Crompton House School is stimulating, challenging and fun. Life here is always varied, never dull and infinitely interesting because our students are highly independent learners and very enthusiastic and willing participants in learning activities.

This helps the staff to be passionate about everything they do and there is a great sense of community. There are plenty of opportunities to get involved in school life beyond the curriculum and within the wider community.

Founded in 1926, Crompton House is an 11 – 18 co-educational Church of England comprehensive school and sixth form with Multi Academy Trust status. Our Multi Academy Trust includes Beal Vale Primary School and is a thriving, diverse and proud community with the vison to allow all children to experience ‘ life in all its fullness’.

Located in pleasant and spacious grounds in Oldham, north east of Manchester, Crompton House has around 1700 students and has seen recent investment in a state-of-the-art teaching block , as well as new technology, science, art, design technology, food, and sporting facilities. We are a school with a rich heritage and inclusive Christian ethos, setting high standards and expectations for all our students. Our school has a full and varied curriculum; progress and achievement are excellent, with 81% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths in 2022.

 What Ofsted says about Crompton House: “Pupil’s attainment in their GCSE examinations continues to be above the national average. Pupils enjoy coming to school. They like their teachers and work hard for them. They enjoy the wide range of extra-curricular activities that are available to them, and participation is high. Parents and carers are very positive about the school. They feel that leaders ensure that their children are safe and make good progress”

This helps the staff to be passionate about everything they do and there is a great sense of community. There are plenty of opportunities to get involved in school life beyond the curriculum and within the wider community.

The Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment each successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks.

Please note: Due to safer recruitment requirements, we cannot accept CVs. Please use the application form that accompanies this advertisement.

For an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Karl Newell Head teacher - k.newell@cromptonhouse.org

Application forms should be posted to: Mrs Jay Bailey at the above address or emailed to j.bailey@cromptonhouse.org

Closing Date for applications:  Monday, 20th February  2023 at Noon

Interviews:                                    Thursday, 27th  February 2023