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Systems Architect/ Software Manager – Oxford - £22-25,000 Degree qualified candidates required to work under the direction of our client but with supervision and support from Oxford Brookes university staff in a knowledge transfer Partnership project. Our client provides IT support and development to schools across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and London and this role would be to work from their West Oxford offices working with stakeholders to create a common vision of how IT can help develop the company’s processes, research and promote new IT systems, manage development projects and deploy in an iterative environment. In addition you will access University management training and budgets, be a strategic project lead and create innovative solutions. You must show abilities in systems design, analytical skills, IT systems development, working with a multiple of team members, software testing and ideally LAMP solutions stack (MySQL, Linux, Apache, HTTP, PHP, Perl or Python etc) Submit cv's to [email protected]

Still got a little room on the shortlist for this job, lovely school and nice windows set up

Data mining and data analysis software company based in Docklands requires a first line IT support engineer/officer to support global clients. You will need to be degree level educated (maths, computer science etc) and have excellent communication skills as well as strong problem solving skills, ideally with a mix of the following technical skills: Excel, SQL server, 2008 server. Cisco VPN, HP Blades, Microsoft Virtualisation, Hyper-V, virtual machines, Exchange, Sharepoint. Start straight away for right candidate, £23-30,000 email me for more details [email protected]

LOCHINVER HOUSE SCHOOL Systems Manager Required Salary between £35-40K plus benefits including generous private pensions scheme, health cover, 6 weeks holiday and discounted gym membership Ideally applicants will be able to start by 1st May 2013, to enable the successful candidate to complete an in-depth handover period with the current Systems Manager. The departmental team consists of a Systems Manager with the support of one full time technician. The Systems Manager would direct the work of the IT technician. The successful candidate will support and work closely with, the Head of ICT who is responsible for the delivery of the curriculum. The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Please submit your details to William Townsend at Education Support Professionals, who is exclusively managing the recruitment to this crucial post. Tel 0845 686 0690 and [email protected] Lochinver House School is a Boys’ Day Preparatory School situated in Little Heath on the outskirts of Potters Bar. The school was founded in 1947 with a roll of 36 boys, currently there are 348 boys. It owns all its own land and buildings and has extensive playing fields. The Headmaster is a member of the Incorporated Association of Preparatory Schools (IAPS). The school has recently been inspected. The school is a very successful educational establishment and has an outstanding reputation in the area, being the largest all boys’ day preparatory school north of the M25. The school’s academic results speak for themselves. IT Development The Department is forward looking and innovative with a large budget consistent with the School’s ethos of remaining in the forefront of technology. The Systems Manger would be expected to research and advise on developments in ICT hardware, software, systems, network infrastructure and their management. The successful candidate would be expected to develop the School’s strategic plan with consideration of operational, logistical and the financial implications of that plan. The School has over 122 computers and is looking to introduce tablets to pupils to support their work within the curriculum. Lochinver has recently introduced a new Management Information System which the successful candidate would be expected to develop to support the School’s administration. Job description Management of the core network and associated IT and ICT technology at Lochinver House School. The successful candidate will be skilled in a broad range of Windows server based technologies and will have experience of project management and successfully implementing change. The IT Manager is expected to cater for the technology requirements of both teaching and administrative staff to deliver robust ICT systems to support outstanding learning, teaching and management within the school. Candidates must also be flexible, committed, self-motivated and proactive with a positive can-do approach. The schools demand for educational technology is now increasing at a significant rate and the IT Manager is expected to be a key driving force behind future successes. Key roles and responsibilities • Responsible and account for the smooth operation of the network infrastructure and end user support • Provide excellent technical leadership and management for network infrastructure. • Evaluate new technologies and develop new network strategies. • Provide expert knowledge to resolve network and PC related problems. • Manage new network development and implementation projects. • Deliver documentation on network design, PC hardware inventory. • Conducts periodic reviews to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines, school policies, best practices and IT industry standards are achieved. • Assists in the installation, training, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of desktop technology hardware and software • Assists in the setup and operation of audio visual hardware as required by end user. • Determines appropriate hardware and software based on corporate policy and end user requirements. • Develop the ICT strategy and provide the technical knowledge required to deliver on-going and future ICT projects to budget constraints and relevant and procedures. • Attend ICT exhibitions and shows to assess developments in new technology Technical skills required: As the IT Manager you are likely to be able to demonstrate the ability to direct a support team and resolve issues in some if not all of the following: • Solid working knowledge of server operating systems Windows Server 2008-R2 , Hyper-V, SAN Cluster, Exchange 2010, MS Office Professional 2010/2013 and Windows 7 Professional. SQL 2008 • Active Directory and Group Policy • System Centre 2012 – Virtual Machine Manager, Data Protection Manager, Configuration Manager. • VOIP – Mitel 5000 • Wireless network management and security – Meru Networks. • MIS – School Database – Furlong Solutions • Working knowledge of major networking components, network operating systems and computer hardware components. . • Hands on experience in the installation, modification and repair of IT hardware and software. • Sound knowledge of networking switches, routers, hubs, servers, cables, racks, firewalls, LAN, WAN, VLANS, TCP/IP, DNS, VoIP and Wireless networks.

Happy to help! You may see, from previous posts, our history within Education IT recruitment Let me know what you require by PM Will ESP - Education Support Professionals

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading Education resource firm for a Data Manager to be based in their Surrey based offices. Extensive experience of educational data management and interpretation is required for this role combined with the ability to design and implement management reporting systems. You will regularly interface with senior educational professionals, local authority management and schools in order to analyse data, produce reports and present data using data tools of key school performance indicators. A good understanding of school performance, attainment, behaviour and attendance statistics is required alongside an excellent working knowledge of EMS, Capita One, SSRS, SIMS, Raise Online, FFT and other relevant data analysis tools. This is a superb opportunity to join an organisation that provides excellent foundations for professional development. This role offers a competitive salary of £40k per annum including benefits. CV to [email protected] or call 0845 686 0690

Software Trainer required to work for market leading school software company involved in the latest cutting edge technologies. You will be required to deliver bespoke application training via telephone, 1 to 1, online, remotely, classroom lead to an extensive customer base of schools, local authorities and private companies across the UK and internationally. You must have proven experience as a successful software / IT trainer, to both technical and functional delegates with fantastic teaching and coaching skills. You must also be comfortable with understanding new applications and good understanding of web technologies like c# and .net and hardware like Ipad’s, Iphones, android, handheld devices etc. Main accountabilities - Developing the company’s training delivery strategy, planning and implementation. Working with the product development & support teams to provide hands on functional testing, based on customer training experience. Developing accurate and clear training materials / videos and performing needs analysis to identify gaps. The successful applicant will most likely be an experienced IT Support trainer / tester with knowledge of the UK education sector (eg education mis like sims, cmis and vle/mle products like fronter, frog etc) , looking for a new challenge and the freedom and responsibility that come with working in a small, but rapidly growing and highly successful company. Location – Essex/East London borders (accessible via central line, M11, M25) Salary - £25-30k neg dependent on experience + benefits inc pension, health, death in service, annual bonus etc. Please forward cv to [email protected]

School’s MIS Data Manager A leading independent school in North London requires and data manager to transform their use of the system, take ownership of data entry, manipulation and reporting. The ideal candidate will have experience of SIMS and knowledge of SQL would be highly advantageous. Knowledge of school’s assessment, examinations, timetabling and attendance is essential. The negotiable salary is expected to be from between £30-£35k. The data manager will need to provide training on the system, support SLT, manage upgrades in conjunction with the IT manager and support and develop a strategic vision for whole school data. Any experience of web development, sharepoint and/or Learniing Gateway would be highly advantageous Please submit your CV or register your interest to [email protected]

Schools data manager required for secondary KS2/KS3/CAT/FFT/Post 16 data. You will be managing the MIS system with help from a federated service. You will have responsibility for census, student progress reports, data files, staff lists, termly and yearly reports, changes to timetables, post 16, DFE requirements and parentmail etc Experience in an educational data setting is essential, experience with CMIS is highly advantageous, alternatively you will have strong Excel and/or SQL skills, Office 2010, or sims and be willing and able to learn the CMIS/Facility system with support and training from the academy federation Forward cv’s to [email protected]

Has anyone got any ideas as to where I may be able to find welsh speaking technical staff in London>? Have posted a job in the jobs section but no response, nor in the linkedin welsh group, surely there has to be some welsh people interested in work in London? Will

A leading software/VLE/Learning platform provider with a new contract to supply learning platforms across Wales requires a helpdesk analyst to log calls, close calls or escalate to the appropriate support teams, manage customer interactions, seek solutions to 1st Line problems, understand and meet SLA’s, help with documentation and find solutions to new problems as they arise. You must speak fluent Welsh to apply for this role, you must also have excellent comms skills and have an interest or experience in IT, Software or Learning Platforms It would also be advantageous to have knowledge or experience of Sharepoint 2010, Office 2010, Active Directory, Exchange 2010, HTML, CSS, Web Design or technologies £18-20K based, easily accessible from M25 and M1 Submit cv’s to [email protected]

Our client requires an immediately available education experienced engineer with a car and clean crb to assist in a project to migrate schools from one ISP provider to another. Being field based you will be tasked with helping schools ensure that connectivity is maintained throughout all ict suites etc. You will need to manage incidents as they occur whilst providing a high level of customer support throughout. Additionally you will be required to assist with general education ICT problems and a knowledge of Windows Server 200, 2003, sims, ict, vle, whiteboards, iwb’s, exchange, active directory, ISA, Firewalls, XP, Routers and switches etc would be highly advantageous If you are free, have a car and a crb then get in touch asap [email protected]

I need an extremely competent IT engineer able to support a variety of windows systems and networks within the primary schools space including but not limited to server installations and sys admin This is a contract which may in time become permanent and I'm looking for people with an immediate availability If you're free please drop me a PM, cheers Will

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I have a client who has an immediate need for a cc3 or ideally cc4 experienced network engineer. Working in secondary sector Initially it is a temp role but could run on for some time, only suitable for someone between jobs or a contractor already as need immediate start. School is in Newham cv's to [email protected]

If anyone in Sheffield is free for a couple of days work, this or next week, unpacking pc's etc for an academy can you let me know Will need to be able to physically do the work and ideally have crb clearance already £100 A DAY email me directly on [email protected]

I am currently recruiting for 2* desktop support engineers to join a large school in North London. Here is a breakdown of the technologies on site, a good mix of them would be required (although probably not all as there is quite a bit there). If you are free or a contractor looking for your next assignment let me know. Ideally start @ 27th August although we would want to interview next week to confirm. Paye rate works out at around £100 per day or £125 per day via umbrella or ltd company Supporting Windows 7 and Office 2010 on an enterprise network. Supporting wireless networks. Installing and configuring peripherals e.g. printers, multi-function devices, scanners, faxes etc. Using application packaging tools to prepare applications for deployment on the network. Using any Service Desk software preferably Service Desk Plus Working with structured cabling systems and various cabling types eg CAT5,5e, fibre optic cabling. Working with voice-over-IP and analogue phone systems. Helping to manage the software updates such as WSUS or Adobe. Using Windows Deployment services (WDS) for disk imaging. Using printer management software ideally PCounter. Using desktop remote control applications including Microsoft Remote Assistance. Using Microsoft System Centre to manage all the devices on the network. Working knowledge of CAT 6 UTP cabling. Supporting a managed wireless infrastructure. Supporting SIMS (MIS database) academic and/or Bursary application. Good working knowledge of VM Ware Knowledge of working in the education sector. Mac OS operating system and Apple Mac computers. A very good understanding of creating and managing computer and user accounts in Windows Server 2008 active directory and Exchange Server 2010. An in-depth knowledge of disk imaging technologies. Very good understanding of TCP/IP, DNS and DHCP. Windows Server 2008 group policies. VB scripting. Flexible with a ‘can-do’ approach and able to work effectively without supervision. Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain technical matters clearly to all users get in touch with me directly, there may be an opportunity to go perm long term although this is by no means guaranteed Cheers!

Bit of an unorthodox posting however we have numerous London based support companies looking for support staff across the london region at the moment. If you are living in London and maybe looking to get out of the one school but happy to look after multiple sites to gain more experience and join a larger team then please get in touch and we'll try to match you to the best opportunity for you IT Engineers - ALL LONDON - various salaries

We are always looking for experienced data staff with skills in CMIS (soon to be progresso of course) and ePortal. Especially in the London area We currently have a live requirement in a school in deepest South London paying @ 30-35K negotiable, let us know if you are interested or perhaps you could recommend your schools data manager has a look as we pay referral fee's for successful recommendations PM me or email [email protected]

Secondary School in South East London requires an interim It engineer with previous schools network experience and clean CRB for 2/3 months. You will have knowledge of Windows networks at either technician or senior technician grade including server 2008, DNS, DHCP, Routers, Wireless, SIMS, Whiteboards, AV, etc…. Immediate start. Pay between £100-£130 per day. Please forward cv to [email protected]

we need some short term cover for this position due to sickness, maybe 2-3 weeks, please let us know if you can help

Beginning early to mid July, may even be suitable for those on term time only or sabbaticals who can get away to gain more experience Senior Infrastructure Engineer- £150-£180 a day Senior implementation consultant, senior engineer, technical guru required to work with new schools and academies to help with Implementation including designing and administrating Microsoft, Vmware and Citrix enterprise environments, production support, datacenter management, server administration and virtualization Deploying Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) solutions specifically tailored to customer requirements. Consultancy to improve or troubleshoot the existing infrastructure. Design Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) solution using VMware, Citrix and Microsoft technologies. Implement a variety of educationally important technologies like SharePoint 2010, Exchange 2010. We are looking for candidates with some of the following skills and attributes that are required for this role including Windows Server 2008, Exchange server 2010, Sharepoint, Lync, Active Directory, group policy, DHCP, DNS, WDS deployment, IIS, remote desktop services, file servers, DFS, print servers, FTP, NLB and WSUS, VMware vSphere VCP 5, Microsoft Hyper-V, MCSE 2003 or 2008, ITIL V3, Citrix Xenserver, Xendesktop, VDI, ESX, ESXi, View, Virtual Center Server, Networking & VMware View, Xenapp, Xendesktop, Citrix Access gateway (VPX) , Single Sign on & Merchandising Server, HP Proliant and blade servers, SAN Fibre/iSCSI (IBM, Dell and EMC) , NAS, HBAs, Fiber switches and RAID controllers UK travel required and frequent over nigh stays could be involved to implement on customer sites Start asap, experience in education be it BSF or Academies programmes is essential, CRB clearance is also essential. All fuel and accommodation paid for. Candidates located near north home counties would be preferred Please send your cv to Jordan Hazell [email protected] or me ;-)

WE are still looking for candidates for this role, please get in touch if you are available and interested

AV- ICT Technician- West London- £10p/h Exceptional ICT support team based in a challenging school in west London requires a dedicated and hardworking ICT technician to support teaching and learning across two sites. The ideal candidate will have keen desire to provide excellent customer service, be an active listener and pick up ICT skills quickly from senior colleagues. They will already have an enhanced CRB and ideally experience of, MAC OS, Windows 7 desktop, Server 2008 r2, peripherals, projectors, whiteboards, cameras, SIMS, asset registers etc. Commercial experience is important but the right attitude and excellent problem solving skills is key to this role. Applicants without education experience will be considered as long as they have an enhanced CRB. Please submit your cv to [email protected] Cheers

secondary in the far south west of the county they are keen to first round interview people tomorrow so if you are interested please get in contact with me via [email protected]