Harnessing Technology Technical Champion

[wagnerk]

Hi Guys/Gals,

Just got an e-mail from the NCC about applying to become a "Harnessing Technology Technical Champion". Sounds very interesting... Was wondering if anyone else was considering going for it, imo it's a very good stepping stone for the next level in our career (for example the "...to provide guidance for..." sounds like basic consultancy) as well as a big benefit for the school(s) you support.

But of course the less people apply the greater the chances of me being accepted

-Ken

[GrumbleDook]

Hi Ken

Just spotted this (and had a few prods via email for more info)

Yes, Northants is in the pilot wave for the next generation of FITS and we are looking for 5 IT Managers to fund through training, support them during implementation of FITS and they will form a core of a stakeholder group to represent IT Support staff in schools.

If you are interest in applying then drop me an email to tsheppard@northamptonshire.gov.uk ... the cut off is this Friday though so the quicker you get back to me the better.

[bossman]

@GrumbleDook:

If only our LA was this forward thinking, I advised our LA at least 3 years ago about the self same thing Tony, did they listen............................................ .............

[GrumbleDook]

Actually ... the idea for a chunk of this has been poached from a variety of other LAs as well as feedback from folk here. Nothing new, nothing overly special ... just taking an opportunity to join a few things together.

Anything that is developed by this group will by released under CC and available to all.

[wagnerk]

So has anyone applied?

-Ken

[GrumbleDook]

I can't find Head who will support my application ;-)

Just to confirm that applications have been extended until close of play on Wednesday 11th as some SLTs are struggling to send supporting emails.

[GrumbleDook]

It has been an interesting week but we have now selected our champions, sent out an initial email to them and a formal letter will go out on Monday to their respective headteachers. When that is out I will stick up the results on here with a little surprise for them too.