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A uniquely progressive independent school located in the Hampstead Heath area require a SIMS/Data/MIS manager position. Your duties will include: Inputting of data and data structures, carrying out the retrieval (reporting) and presentation of data, designing reports, maintaining Assessment Manager and Profiles, working closely with the Head of ICT Support and the Head Teacher and oversee of the on-going development of the SIMS Learning Gateway. Liaising with Capita support, keeping SIMS licences up to date, ensuring full backups are taken on a regular basis, maintaining users and user accounts, troubleshooting issues to do with the SIMS system and deployment of SIMS to new computers via SOLUS. Working closely with the Head of ICT Support and ICT Development Group to construct a SIMS Development Plan and liaising with staff in charge of areas affected by SIMS on future developments. You would be responsible for designing and running reports for administrative purposes and building up a library of reports for wider school use. You would be responsible for training users. You will be responsible for all end of year procedures and the successful promotion of year groups from one year to the next, printing of timetables and set lists from the SIMS data. You would be responsible for arranging cover, and good advice and assistance if there are issues with data, or basic problems with the software and to complete the necessary returns, either to the DFE or the Independent Schools’ Council. In order to apply for this role it is essential you have a clean CRB/DBS check and experience of working in a similar position within education. Salary will be around £36k per annum also the school offers some generous benefits. Paid holiday entitlement is 26 days per school year (plus 8 bank holidays). Normal hours of work are from 8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. Please submit your details to [email protected] or call 020 8559 2077

We currently have a permanent Data/MIS Manager position reporting to the Assistant Principal and liaising with all levels of staff and external contacts of a high achieving Academy, part of a leading federation located in Dulwich, South London The purpose of this role is to manage the CMIS system in processing and distribution of student related data, to be responsible for accurate student profiling and database services, to undertake analysis of student performance information and to prepare reports on results of this analysis for the Principal, Senior Leadership Team, Governors, Heads of Department, other staff and external audiences. To have lead responsibility for school’s systems of assessment recording and reporting, to be the key user of Facility Admin and to undertake the inputting and scheduling of the Academy timetable in partnership with a member of the Senior Leadership Team. Your duties will include: To be the Systems Manager for staff using the school’s computerised Management Information System (CMIS). Overseeing following areas: admissions, maintenance of student information, assessment and reporting, personnel, statutory returns, exams, timetable and attendance. To upload ½ term data collections onto SISRA, to be responsible for the production of the census returns, to be responsible for making and retaining backup copies of all stored student data, to ensure that all necessary upgrades are successfully run at the academy and to collate and print out annual and other reports to parents in line with academy schedules. In order to apply it is essential you have experience working in a similar role (data manager/mis manager/ senior data officer etc) within a school environment using CMIS or SIMS. You will also need strong analytical skills, ms excel and good attention to detail This position is offering a salary of £30,000 to £39000 per annum dependent on experience. Application via cv to [email protected] initial interview date to be held on the 7th November 2014.

Global Software Company with market leading products requires an educational specialist (Primary School Teacher, PGCE, B’ed) to implement and support school clients across the Midlands and South of England. The ideal candidate will be very customer-facing, potentially with some commercial acumen, and be able to • Engage with schools’ Leadership Team and to deliver support to achieve their educational outcomes • Advise on appropriate methods of training and knowledge sharing to achieve the best outcome • Deliver further educational services beyond initial training • Create high impact consulting and training solutions by interpreting DFE changes to improve school outcomes • Liaise with key people within the business to share knowledge and adoption of the services This is a home based role which will require frequent travel across the Midlands and the South of England with all expenses paid. We require someone with a deep understanding of education and technology, excellent presentation and consulting skills, a strong negotiator with high levels of personal influence and a persistence problem solver with emotional resilience. please submit your details to [email protected] or call 020 8559 2077

Excellent independent school based near Hatfield requires an experienced IT technician to join their small but highly skilled team. You will have a good mix of MS Microsoft windows 7, office (word, excel, outlook), Server 2008, 2012, OS, DHCP, DNS, Group Policy, AD, active directory, Exchange 2010, software deployment, Virtualisation, tcp/ip, networking, HP, Switches, ipad, apple, schoolbase and whiteboards. You may also have experience with technologies like hyper-v, iis, san, ms sql, veeam backup. This would suit someone with an education IT support background as you will be supporting a variety of teachers, SLT and pupils, this is a client facing role taking helpdesk calls and maintaining the schools networks. This is a permanent role with excellent benefits including generous pension, healthcare, 25 days holiday, pleasant working environment. As this is a school based role you will be expected to undertake a new DBS check. This role is expected to start mid-October and interviews will be held within the next couple of weeks.

Excellent prep school based in Enfield (close to A1M and M25) is looking to appoint a well-qualified technician to deliver high quality ICT services in school. You will be developed and supported by an excellent network manager and the IT technician will ideally have experience of supporting Educational ICT users and technologies. You may have experience of technologies like Windows 7, Server 2008 R2 , ipads, Exchange 2010, Office Pro 2010/2013 and SQL 2008 but attitude and ability to learn and support a variety of users is more important. Candidates will need to demonstrate ability supporting and promoting the ICT plan, researching new technologies and supporting the delivery of teaching and learning in a modern educational setting In return the successful candidate will be paid between £22-25K and generous benefits package including 5 weeks holidays, pension and health cover etc The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. PM me for more info or questions

A fantastic client of ours supporting schools in the newham area requires an experienced field engineer with skills ideally in CC3 or CC4 as well as good all round windows knowledge for an immediate contract. You will be supporting a number of primaries and special schools providing quality support and working within a larger team at the local authority level. You will have a solid grounding in active directory, DNS, DHCP, curriculum technologies, routers and switches, peripherals and other classroom technologies like whiteboards etc Please get in touch asap to secure this initial 3 month contract

Long running schools AV, Infrastructure and ICT Support Company requires their next field based engineer to promote the effective use of ICT in schools in a growing area of their business in and around Waltham Forest. The main requirement is to monitor technical and curricular developments in ICT to further contribute to the shared vision of ICT in schools and provide support and development to further that vision. You will have experience of Windows 2003, 2008, 2012, Windows 7/8, and Mac OSx networks. Be able to undertake basic maintenance, hardware and software, peripherals, administer user accounts, monitor backups, work with ICT coordinators to identify staff training needs, upgrades, documentation etc. You will understand networking, IP, lgfl, internet etc and ideally have your CCNA, MCSA, MCP or relevant hands on experience. Schools experience a major advantage and you will be required to have your own transport and clean license (mileage allowance) and get an appropriate DBS/CRB check Please speak to me asap as interviews are happening this week and next Happy Holidays!

ideally the right candidate would be based somewhere in west london, able to get out to oxford and across london which is the patch, there is also a company van so own vehicle not required

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We work closely with a fantastic growing business, supporting the use of IT in schools and colleges across the London region. They have a growing Audio Visual business and need their next key member of staff to provide installation of a wide variety of products including projectors, IWB (interactive whiteboards), data cabinets and racks, network infrastructure including Cabling, Cat5 and Cat6, CCTV, IP etc You will need to have experience in these technologies and, as you will be visiting education establishments, an appropriate DBS/CRB check and a clean driving licence Immediate start guaranteed for the right candidate. Ideally interviews this week/next. AV, A/V, Audio Visual, Projectors, IWB, Interactive whiteboard, Smartboard, Classroom, Data Cabinets/Racks, Wifi, wi-fi, Wireless LAN, Ruckus, Meru, Network Infrastructure, Cabling Cat5, Cat6, Site surveys and proposals, Multimedia, multi-media, CCTV, Visualisers, IP, Video Please submit your details to [email protected]

Well established schools AV, Infrastructure and ICT Support Company requires their next field based engineer to promote the effective use of ICT in schools in a growing area of their business in and around Waltham Forest. The main requirement is to monitor technical and curricular developments in ICT to further contribute to the shared vision of ICT in schools and provide support and development to further that vision. You will have experience of Windows 2008, 2012, Windows 7/8, and Mac OSx networks. Be able to undertake basic maintenance, hardware and software, peripherals, administer user accounts, monitor backups, work with ICT coordinators to identify staff training needs, documentation etc. You will understand networking, IP, lgfl, internet etc and ideally have your CCNA or MCP or relevant experience. Schools experience and major advantage and you will be required to have your own transport (mileage allowance) and get an appropriate DBS/CRB check Please forward your details to [email protected]

A forward thinking, dynamic and innovative Network Manager is required to join the ICT department of a well-established school in the Wirral. The ideal candidate must demonstrate a keen interest to remaining up-to-date with the latest technologies and have a desire to drive the direction and ICT infrastructure forward with a strong vision and strategic approach for the future. Ideally with extensive experience managing large networks with multiple servers including numerous devices, a technical support team and having a Microsoft Certified Network or Engineering certification, your duties will include the following : • Managing crisis situations, which may involve complex technical hardware or software problems • Evaluating the user needs and system functionality and ensuring that ICT facilities meet these needs • Managing multiple physical and virtual Windows servers • Introducing various mobile technologies including tablets and Google Docs and Google Apps • Updating, Creating and Managing the existing internal server / client ICT infrastructure • Managing Switches, Routers, Wireless Network, Desktop, Laptops, Macs, Ipads and Printers • Scheduling maintenance and upgrades of hardware and software systems • Ensuring a high level of security and protection is maintained for both onsite and remote users • Ensuring that software licensing laws are adhered to • Providing users with appropriate support and advice • Keeping up to date with the latest technologies • Produce and maintain ICT procedural documentation Please submit your details to [email protected] or myself to apply

Good school, worked with them for years, quite a lot to do so a great opportunity for someone wanting lots of project and responsibility Large maintained secondary school in the shadow of the City of London requires a network manager to look after a large IT estate including @ 1500 machines, 30 servers and a host of education technology network and server technologies including SIMS SQL, exchange, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, WSUS, MS SQL and virtual learning environments. You will be technically responsible for the entire network and ideally have some people management skills as you will be leading a small team of 3 in delivering the very best service to its users and staff. You will be able to drive strategic planning, maintain an overall view of the state of the infrastructure, provide technical guidance to staff and oversee the support desk. This role would be ideal for someone who wants to progress their career from assistant network manager or senior systems admin into whole network management. Information systems, procurement, performance management, documentation, disaster recovery, commissioning etc are all good knowledge and skills to have but technical ability is crucial PM me for more details Cheers Will

In case anyone can recommend a good exams officer in north London, we have a role to fill by September Exams Officer ? Haringey North London - £26,664 - £30,694 (pro rata) £200 referral fee for the person who recommends someone we place into this role! Contact [email protected] for more details

Very Large FTSE 100 IT outsourcing company which has multiple diverse business’ requires a field engineer for an initial 6 month fixed term contract for a specific project which may result in a longer term contract. You will be responsible for visiting client sites across the south from Somerset to London but primarily concentrated around the Swindon to Reading areas, you will need to manage your time effectively, working on your own and within teams as the projects require. The role includes installations and upgrades on SQL server technologies and requires a good knowledge of SQL Server 2008 through to 2012, network analysis, troubleshooting, MS Windows Server ideally from 2003 through to 2012, windows 7/8, domain dns, dhcp, active directory etc Clients are generally education organisations and any experience with the SIMS.net MIS system or previous experience working within an education ICT team would be highly advantageous You will need to be cleared through the enhanced DBS/CRB check for working on school sites, have own car and clean licence, based from home you will have the full expenses policy and terms and condition. This is a great opportunity to get your “foot in the door” in a major technology company. Please contact me for more details, interviews in 2 weeks Cheers Will

London based ICT in Education consultancy working with schools in transformation stage require an ex-Network Manager, IT Ops or Sys Admin of a large educational organisation looking to move into consultancy. You will have superb experience of leading and mentoring diverse teams and managing client expectations, deliver services to a high quality, working within a range of different IT projects, develop your understanding of technology and its impact on teaching and learning, manage 3rd party organisations and people, solutions design and multiple task delivery. You will have an indpeth knowledge of technologies like server 2012, thin client, mac, virtualisation etc but also Prince2, ITIL, ISO, change and quality management etc. Please submit your interest to [email protected] in the first instance

Leading ICT in Education Consultancy with offices in London but UK reach requires an outstanding project management/commercial services professional to deliver on existing managed services, new build and school refurbishment projects, account management of current clients and business development for project management and commercial services areas, and successful management of people to support contract delivery. The ideal candidate will have an in depth knowledge of how schools procure IT services in the education sector and will be able to project manage infrastructure improvements, help schools manage exit from BSF ICT managed services, you will understand how managed service contracts are delivered and be able to independently assess the options for interested schools and federations. You will have Prince2, ITIL and an awareness of ISO 9001. You will need to demonstrate managing large IT projects, manage risk etc, be commercially focussed and build relationships. In return you will have a commensurate salary, share scheme, health care, pension etc Please submit your interest to me initially on [email protected]

Excellent large FE College requires an MIS manager to manage a small data team delivering all aspects of data management and reporting for the further education college. Including the submission of funding returns, this role is vital to the efficient running of the college and requires someone with a high level of technical expertise, excellent SQL skills utilising SQL Server 2012, Office and ideally SharePoint (although not essential). Previous experience with FE data would be highly advantageous as you will be required to understand funding methodology, exams, performance statistics, audit, be the main contact with funding organisations like the EFA, Dfe, SFCA, and be in contact with other organisations like ALIS, ALPS, L3VA and be a member of the timetabling team. Although the systems are developed in house based on SQL any experience of other FE systems like SIMS, Advanced learning, progresso, unit-e, sits, oracle, compass pro-achieve etc would be useful Cv to [email protected]

Our client is a well-established IT Services Company specialising in new build and refurbishment ICT projects and managed service contracts based around latest Windows and Citrix thin client technologies. They are working with a Large Academy in the Worcestershire area and a cluster of other schools and require a manager to lead the support function locally. The school require someone who has strong communication skills, able to work with teaching and SLT staff with confidence drawn from previous management experience in the sector. Able to manage the support functions to deliver on the IT development plan as well as managing the team and coordinating the support service both on site and delegation to the company’s headquarters. Successful candidates will be excellent communicators who excel both at managing and working with a team and also working alone. They will be able to manage their own and others’ time successfully, and also be able to work to a schedule. Management of technicians and client relationships is crucial. Other technical knowledge you will have gained along the way may include: Windows Server 2008, 2012, Server virtualisation, Infrastructure experience (HP networking, Wi-Fi, VLANs), Storage (SAN, NAS), Active Directory, Group Policy, Apple Mac setup and integration, Network backup (Symantec Backup Exec), Network services (DNS, DHCP, SQL, IIS, File and Print), MS Exchange 2013/Office 365, Desktop deployment (Windows 7/8/Apple) This role includes some local travel and a car driver with car is essential Your remuneration will include competitive salary up to £30K (depending on experience and qualifications), Company pension, Private health care, travel exes, Company phone and laptop Please forward your details to [email protected]

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ICT/IT Assistant/Helpdesk/Desktop - £14,000 (FTE @ £25,000) Independent primary school, near Watton at Stone in Hertfordshire, requires an IT assistant to support the network manager deliver high class support to school users in a part time/term time only basis. Covering the 10am to 4.30pm shift you will be supporting school users with regards to IT use, taking calls and helping users at the desktop, keeping support records and maintaining the IT consumables, helping with Audio Visual (AV) (projectors, audio and interactive whiteboards), documentation, research new technologies. As a minimum you will have an active interest in IT, ideally with some commercial experience within an IT environment, a helpdesk or another school. You will be approachable, a good communicator, learn quickly, able to work within a small team and be supportive and self-sufficient where necessary. You will know Windows 7 and Office 2007/2010, any experience of apple products, active directory or basic network principles would be great. This role will suit someone who is happy with 30 hours per week and 37 weeks per year and really wants to progress their career in 1st/2nd line IT support in a friendly fulfilling environment Please send your CV to [email protected]

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Thanks vik! Esp has some experience working with international schools and it's an area we are heavily investing into this year, teaching and non teaching, get your cv to [email protected] and I will get in touch with you Sent from my iPhone using EduGeek

We require a highly experienced systems administrator to join this market leading e-learning company based in the Brighton area. You will be the senior administrator looking after around 100 servers mostly running Ubuntu alongside 2 other sys admin staff. You will need to be competent at administering web platforms with strong Perl, Shell, Ruby or Python scripting, MySql or PostgreSQL, DNS, SMTP, HTTP, IMAP. Desirable technologies include JVM, Java, Apache, Juniper routers, virtualisation (VMWare, KVM or Zen), Loadbalancing, and highly available clustered servers The position is varied and fast paced and the company is fast growing and there is a real opportunity to make your mark and potentially join the management team. Please email me your cv or linkedin profile as a first step if you are suitable for this position [email protected]