IT Operations Manager - Ipswich, Suffolk - £28,672 - £32,234 - closes Mon 7 June 2021

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The IT manager will be based at Sidegate and manage a team of technical staff across the trust schools in Ipswich.The successful applicant will be an enthusiastic, well organised and driven person who has a passion for IT. They will also ensure the smooth running of our network and systems.Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Support and train staff in their use of ICT systems.
   
  
• Ensure incidents are managed and resolved.
   
  
• Manage performance and professional development of a technical team, including ensuring any apprenticeship scheme requirements are fulfilled.
   
  
• Manage systems changes in a structured and documented way.
   
  
• Manage a register of ICT Assets for each school.
   
  
• Ensure ICT systems can securely support teaching, learning and the administration of the school.
   
  
• To compile reports and present information to senior leaders, governors and Trust staff.
   
  
• To be responsible for the management of all ICT systems within the schools.
   
  
• Ensure all ICT schools systems are fully documented.
   
  
• Manage and maintain the backup of the schools electronic data.
   
  
• Ensure the schools are compliant with the ICT licence requirements.
   
  
• Ensure the schools ICT systems are protected from security vulnerabilities and processes are in place that adhere to the ICT policy.
   
  
• Manage the reliability, performance and availability of the schools ICT infrastructure.
   
  
• Manage and maintain the schools’ communications systems.
   
  
• Work closely with the Trust’s ICT Team and Finance Director to ensure that the requirements for centralised systems are met.
   
  
• Be proactive in working with the Trust to develop a strategic approach and direction for ICT infrastructure and shared systems.
   
  
• Work with 3rd party suppliers in the resolution of ICT faults or the installation of new ICT systems.
   
  
• Develop hardware and software solutions to meet the needs of the schools, which do not compromise the ICT systems.
   
  
• Be responsible for a regular maintenance programme and ensure the resolution of failures in hardware and software.
   
  
• Ensure appropriate “housekeeping” tasks are implemented
   
  
• Undertake research, development and testing of new products and services to ensure their suitability for the schools.
   
  
• Ensure linked software is current with Sims data, Evolve, Libresoft, Parentmail, etc.
   
  
• Repair and recondition equipment on site where possible.
   
  
• Ensure accurate and timely end of year roll over of pupils and staff on all systems and software.
   
  
• To keep abreast of advances and developments in technology that could improve security, safeguarding, curriculum and administration.
   
  
• Ensure that all ICT systems and practices comply with the Trust’s Health & Safety Policies
  

 

More info:

https://www.mynewterm.com/school/Sidegate-Primary-School/140822/EDV-2021-SPS-55677/IT-Operations-Manager