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A really useful thread. Only recently been made aware of this as an in issue across my Academies. Raising through a large reseller who was unaware, to Meraki/Cisco direct. ASA may also be interested in looking at the promotion communications that Meraki have used. Lastly, if I get the chance I will also feedback into the DFE as many, many, Connect the Classroom funded schemes will be impacted- all sold as 10 year solutions. Was a big Meraki fanboy, where the premium cost for a premium product was justifable for 10 years peace of mind warranty/updates etc, however absolutely not justifiable over 5-6 years against tight education budgets where other tier 1 providers offer better 6 year refresh cycle value.

Yes - we are seeing significant issues with Securly across our trust.

Yes - we are seeing significant issues with Securly across our trust.

Trying to keep this reasonably safe but on the Explore page the project image was a photo of someones ejaculating member! So definitely safeguard no.1 concern. Sorry for anyone offended.

Just raising awareness that Scratch had a very very inappropriate image of a sexual nature posted on it today visible in the Explore section, identified in one of our primaries. The content we believe was taken down earlier today, then unfortunately re-appeared. It currently looks like it has gone again at 14:05 onwards. We are blocking Scratch across our schools (some of you will know which MAT) awaiting feedback from MIT on moderation of content - hopefully a very temporary measure. Great tool, but unfortunately was open to abuse today. We have also reported via CEOP and local police. Phil S.

Full details here: https://www.networxrecruitment.com/PreviewJobs/Advert/3262850?cid=1567&FromSearch=False&ad=-1000351493 For admin - I do work in IT not HR so hope post is fine. Unfortunately all candidates will have to face me in interview in person - so any rude comments here ....... very welcome!

Full details found here: https://www.networxrecruitment.com/PreviewJobs/Advert/3262789?cid=1567&FromSearch=False&ad=-1000351450 For admin - I do work in IT not HR so hope post is fine. Unfortunately all candidates will have to face me in interview in person - so any rude comments here ....... very welcome!

Super news! I'll promote across our 94 schools and academies! Well done the edugeek team!

The Role The United Learning Cambridge Cluster is inviting applications for the role of Cluster IT Service Manager from highly experienced technical problem-solvers with exceptional interpersonal skills! Are you able to work with autonomy and independence and lead a team of IT professionals delivering an IT service across 5 United Learning Academies? If you are motivated to provide outstanding customer service and love a challenge, we would be thrilled to hear from you! You will thrive on both working autonomously and as part of a team; the role provides the freedom to effectively manage cross-site working as well as delivering, maintaining and supporting technology in the Cambridge Cluster. The Cambridge IT Service Manager will directly line manage all the staff within the service including those based at individual schools. This will include their activity, performance and development. First and foremost, you will strategise to ensure that the deployed technology equipment and software is effective in supporting the raising of educational standards across the Cluster. The IT Service Manager post will report to the Cambridge Cluster Executive Business Manager. You will also be supported and guided by the United Learning Technical Specialist team led by the Head of Schools’ IT Strategy including attendance at regular weekly briefings, individual/group meetings all utilising the Microsoft TEAMS platform. A very active Network Managers Forum exists providing support an allowing you to support others. Engagement at group level is an expectation of this post. https://unitedlearning.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/2484418?cid=1567&rsid=0&js=0&LinkType=1&FromSearch=False

ICT Network Manager - Walthamstow Academy/Goresbrook Academy - not a Central Office United Learning position (Moderators ) Closing date: 11.00am Friday 26 February Interview: Week Commencing Monday 1 March Start Date: As soon as possible Salary: £39,000-£45,000 FTE depending on skills and experience https://unitedlearning.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/2107187?cid=1567&rsid=0&js=0&LinkType=1&FromSearch=False Job Introduction To be responsible for delivering, maintaining, and supporting technology At Walthamstow Academy and Goresbrook School, and for managing the staff within the service, including their activity, performance, and development. You will ensure that technology is effective in supporting the raising of educational standards across both schools. This role will be based at Walthamstow Academy and will involve approximately one day a week supporting our Goresbrook School. There is also the chance to work across more United Learning Schools in the future. This a strong career opportunity for someone looking to develop their responsibility across a small cluster.

ICT Network Manager Location: Newhaven, East Sussex Salary: £27,000 - £32,000pa (starting salary will be based on experience and negotiable) Closing Date: Sunday 13 January 2019 Interviews: Week commencing 21st January 2019 https://unitedlearning.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/1460380?cid=1567&rsid=0&js=0&LinkType=1&FromSearch=False About the School: Why work for Seahaven Academy? We are a school that is on a journey from ‘good’ to ‘great’, we are growing year on year but still retaining the benefit of being a ‘smaller’ secondary school. We are in exciting times and our staff are unquestionably hardworking, loyal and dedicated to the young people that attend our school. We will offer excellent training and support to the successful applicant. Our school is in a fantastic location, with stunning views of the sea, we have good public transport links both buses and a train station along with car parking on site and nearby. Due to the increase in student numbers the school will be expanding and will boast a number of new facilities. Our staff are well supported and there are a number of perks and wellbeing initiatives readily available. We welcome visits from potential candidates to come and see for themselves our fantastic school. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their career development. The school offers a robust annual performance management process supporting opportunities for pay progression. The Role: The successful applicant will: •Be dynamic and forward thinking to ensure the ICT is providing an effective service to the school and have an understanding of how ICT fits in to education needs •Be an expert on a range of ICT technologies both hardware and software •Be confident and knowledgeable to lead on and implement where needed new processes and technical support on all aspects of ICT •Be responsible for financial planning for the ICT service to meet the school’s strategic vision and needs About you: •You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills •You will have at least an ICT qualification or equivalent experience •You will have excellent problem solving and decision making skills •You will be able to prioritise and have an understanding of the impact on all aspects of the school •You will be able to lead and motivate a team •You will be flexible and looking to engage fully in CPD opportunities Safeguarding Recruitment Statement: Seahaven Academy is an equal opportunities employer committed to ensuring continuing professional development for staff, we take rigorous measures to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and two satisfactory references. United Learning Seahaven Academy is part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life changing education to children and young people across England. Our schools work as a team and achieve more by sharing than any single school could. Our subject specialists, our Group-wide intranet, our own curriculum and our online learning portal all help us share knowledge and resource, helping to simplify work processes and manage workloads for an improved work-life balance. As a Group, we can reward our staff better: with good career opportunities, better pay, benefits, and ultimately, the satisfaction of helping children to succeed. We invest in our staff wellbeing. Our academies each have at least eight INSET days per year (with three of those solely dedicated to planning), and an ongoing group-wide wellbeing programme. It's an ethos we call ‘the best in everyone’.

We are looking for an experienced Network Manager or Senior IT Manager to lead and develop a new IT service covering up to 5 London Academies. Based primarily at Paddington Academy (nr Warwick Avenue), covering as far south as Lambeth Academy (nr Clapham Common) and as far west as Wilberforce Academy (nr Queen's Park). You will be leading a large team with staff based on each site. A great opportunity for an existing network manager to impact on the service to, and technical deployments at, each of the Academies in this tight London cluster of one of the most successful national Academy Trusts. You will be working directly for the group, with all the support and personal development that goes with this, vastly different to that experienced within most schools. You will need a combination of: aspiration, experience, leadership, technical skills and knowledge, resourcefulness, calmness, ambition, diligence, discretion, directness, tact, desire for learning, drive, authority, patience, approach ability, hands on approach, ability to delegate, cheerfulness, GSOH - note this is not a dating advert! For full details please look at: IT Service Manager Thanks for reading and if you apply - maybe see you at interview. Phil Sugars Head of Schools' IT Strategy United Learning

A great opportunity for an aspiring network manager to get experience of running a network whilst supported by a larger IT support team (team based across Central/West London). If you are a technician with aspirations, or a senior technician looking to increase your experience - this could be the role for you. Combining both ownership of a medium size network and IT estate, with line management responsibilities for one or two technical staff (supporting primaries), whilst still supported by a larger team around you. This is an ideal area where you can directly influence and develop a schools sites IT whilst being developed yourself. For full details please look at: Lead Technician Post Thanks for reading and if you apply - maybe see you at interview. Phil Sugars Head of Schools' IT Strategy United Learning

For full details - Stockport Academy > Staff > Vacancies Stockport Academy is a good school with outstanding features. Ofsted March 2015 This is a fantastic opportunity for an outstanding practitioner to join an environment where students’ behaviour is impeccable, where they treat each other and staff with real respect, have a genuine enjoyment of school and enjoy their learning. The Academy is on the road to outstanding and has a relentless drive and determination to ensure the best possible education and facilities for students in our care. Working in the Academy with state of the art facilities and an enviable technical infrastructure, this job will provide the successful candidate with the resources to create projects that will develop an exciting and innovative learning environment for our students. You will strategically manage an excellent technical team in the development and maintenance of an efficient service to support outstanding teaching and learning, opening new doors to our students whilst maintaining a diverse job role offering experiences in a vast array of technologies. - Also worth me throwing in that you will be a part of a 54 strong Academy and Independent School charity.

Done - Hidden in the T&C's.. DOH!