Blaise High School is looking for an IT Manager to support the Regional IT manager in the day to day management of all issues relating to IT services. To provide high quality IT support for all members of the school's community helping to maintain appropriate expectations and standards. - The Salary will be determined subject to appointment - Please visit our school website: Blaise High School - Home - Staff Vacancies
Main Duties / ResponsibilitiesCore role – to take a lead role with the maintenance and development of the schoolnetworks, supported by the Regional IT Manager:● Ensuring you have an oversight of the security, care and availability of the SchoolsIT infrastructure, fittings and equipment.● To share technical responsibility for the smooth running of the Schools networkincluding servers, infrastructure and software.● To maintain the Active Directory network● To ensure the security and integrity of the network through careful monitoring andplanned maintenance.● To share technical responsibility in the configuration and expansion of the wholeSchool’s network to maximise efficiency.● To ensure that network hardware/software throughout the School is secure, bothphysically in terms of firewalls and the use of strong passwords and 2 step verification.● To ensure that all software used in the four Schools is legal.● To liaise with external suppliers, agencies, service providers and partners to secureappropriate support, seek advice and prepare any required response to facilitate theeffective management of the network.● To ensure a high-quality provision of technology to facilitate outstanding teachingand learning of students of the Schools to take place at all times.● Responsibility for the day-to-day management of the School IT Services Team.● To meet with and report regularly to the Regional IT Manager and provide up to dateinformation on the provision and upkeep of all IT equipment, including on-goingprojects and new needs as they arise. In conjunction with the Regional IT Manager, tooversee a planned programme of refresh and replace is carried out in relation to all ITequipment, and to identify the tasks which can be carried out in house or which need tobe contracted externally.● To maintain and retain accurate records of all service contracts and services providedby contractors. To advise the Regional IT Manager on matters relating to this andpossible refurbishment/repair projects that may arise.
● Ensure emergency repair work is carried out in a timely manner so as not to disrupt thework of the school and the learning of students.● To act as the lead contact for internal refresh/refurbishment projects and ensure suchimprovements are delivered to time, cost and quality standards with a high standardof health and safety.Supplementary Role – providing front-line support for staff and studentsAlongside the other members of the School IT Services Team:● Provide end of line support for all problems relating to the use of the School’s IT systems.● Provide classroom training sessions to staff and students in relation to softwareand hardware● Support in the delivery and planning of IT training for staff.● To assist with technical issues relating to the use of SIMS (school informationmanagement system) and ensure appropriate security access for SIMS (creating stafflogins).● Liaise with staff to support curriculum development with appropriate hardwareand software.● To advise on how emerging network technologies could be applied with benefit tothe School’s learning and teaching agenda.● Working with the Regional IT Manager to support aspects of budget monitoringand planning of the School’s IT budget.● Ensuring that software licences are obtained / records kept and are renewed when required.● Promote safe and responsible use of the system and ensure the network isadequately protected.● To maintain a stock of spares, and to arrange or carry out all necessary maintenance,repairs and upgrades to the servers.● Ongoing development and maintenance of back-up and recovery procedures, ensuringthe security of electronic data at all times.● Provide technical support for Third Party MIS add-ons, e.g.ParentPay● Maintain a high level of security and confidentiality.General● To participate in school initiatives where every person is expected to contribute tothe learner's progress.● To participate in the school’s professional learning programme as agreed.● To play a full part in the life of the school community, supporting its distinctive missionand ethos, and encouraging and ensuring staff, pupils and students adhere to schoolexpectations.● Such other duties may be reasonably allocated by your line manager or Headteacher.
ApplicationsTo apply for a staff vacancy, please register for an online account to complete theapplication form. Please visit our website Blaise High School - HomeThe recruitment process is managed via your online account and you will receive regularnotifications regarding the progress of your application.The completed online application form should be accompanied by a personal statementof suitability of no more than 2 sides of A4. In the application form and personalstatement, you should demonstrate how you meet the requirements set out in thePerson Specification. Please include specific examples which support your application.Applications must be received no later than Monday 25th July 2022 at midnight. Weencourage early applications. We do not accept CVS
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