Director of IT at Berkhamsted Schools Group (Competitive Salary package)

[Will_Townsend]

Berkhamsted Schools Group (BSG), a family of leading independent schools based in Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire, is at the forefront of technology implementation in schools. Committed to developing remarkable people, their provision of technology across the schools is in line with a key aim of preparing pupils for life beyond school.

 

The Opportunity:

As a visionary digital technologist and strategic leader, you will be an integral part of the Senior Management Team (SMT). You’ll work closely with the Group Director of EdTech and the Deputy Head for Teaching and Innovation, placing you at the heart of developing IT maturity and leveraging and adopting new technologies.

This career-defining role offers the chance to make a significant impact. You’ll enhance teaching, learning, and support services in a digitally innovative environment while working with a pro-technology Principal and SMT.

 

Responsibilities:

• Manage a healthy budget covering all technology across the group.

• Lead on Cyber Security Strategy and risk management.

• Lead a team of 16 technology experts across various domains, including IT support, Digital Innovation, Infrastructure, Business Systems, Automation, Data (iSAMS), and Theatre.

• Collaborate with the IT Strategy Group and IT User Groups.

• Drive the implementation of Automation (MS Power Platform) and other new technologies like AI.

• Comprehensive use of M365 tools (OneDrive, Teams, SharePoint, Azure).

• Oversee the ongoing 121 device provision throughout the group.

• Manage large-scale systems integration.

 

Qualifications:

• Technical expertise or relevant knowledge.

• A solid understanding of IT Security protocols and the ongoing risks posed by cyber crime

• Ensure the IT Strategy aligns with the school’s strategic vision.

• Experience in leading and supporting staff, team building, and risk mitigation.

• Demonstrable continuous process improvement and project management skills.

• Candidates without education sector experience are welcome but must demonstrate an understanding of safeguarding and school nuances.

 

Location and Benefits:

Based in the historic market town of Berkhamsted, with strong transport links to London, staff are genuinely caring with a collective desire to achieve the best outcome for pupils and recognise the value IT brings to school life. Enjoy a fantastic pension (up to 15% contributory), generous staff fee remission after the first year, and flexibility for some home working outside of term time.

Application and Interviews: Starting during the Autumn term or earlier, interviews will begin from the 5th of July onwards. The role reports to the Chief Operating Officer.

 

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[PotNoodleTech]

Looks like a heck of a good job!

 

(technically you should be posting a salary ££ in this forum but that's nitpicking)

[Will_Townsend]

Yes I really would like to but the school have asked not to, they don't tend to on their senior roles, but I can discuss with any serious applicants, if it doesn't comply then I'll happily take down, just thought it would be of great interest to some on here ;-)

[PotNoodleTech]

Fair enough - I've never understood MATs obsession with hiding salaries. Most applicants want to know if they're talking £20k or £200k before they apply.

[bald_pig]

Fair enough - I've never understood MATs obsession with hiding salaries. Most applicants want to know if they're talking £20k or £200k before they apply.

 

Agreed, "Competitive salary" reads to me as "as little as we can get away with"

[Fazza]

Agreed, "Competitive salary" reads to me as "as little as we can get away with"

 

That's what I've always taken that to mean and have never applied for a single job that says that, if they're too embarassed to publicly say what they are offering pay wise then they're not the place for me!

[psydii]

I've always read it as the salary will be pitched to be competitive for where they perceive you perceive your value/worth to be.

 

I would expect that the collective wisdom is to not advertise salary in order to make it possible to snaffle up previously underpaid talent without paying true/commercial market rates, while still also attracting talent from the commercial sector who know their value.

[Theblacksheep]

I dont understand that approach, it's a waste of everyones time having to have a discussion about it and alot wont bother.

[JRA]

I think I'll apply for it. All I'm putting on the form though is "competitive candidate." Absolutely no way they could object to that.

 

Might as well put "we are DESPERATE to under-pay you."

Edited June 11, 2024 by JRA

[Tefters]

No pricey, no likey!

 

 

 

P.S. Can we get a rule on here so that if a job advert does not have a salary then it needs removing. It's adverts like this that are the reason areas of the IT sector are massively underpaid.

It even goes as far as saying "package" but provides no information on what is included as part of the package apart from a pension contribution percentage which isn't even that great and a few days possibly working from home during half-terms. If that's the highlight of the package then

Edited June 11, 2024 by Tefters